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Morton Grove Farmers' Market Praised

National group profiles local market during its second season.

The Farmer's Market Coalition wrote a glowing profile of the , which was founded last year.

"It serves as a perfect illustration of community engagement and civic leadership in a town of just over 22,000," the article says, and points out that the market donates food to the , "showing its committee’s dedication to helping the community beyond market hours."

The Morton Grove market is part of the rapid growth of farmers markets across the country, and is one of more than 2,000 that is less than 5 years old, according to the article.

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