BIOS FARM

Just so everybody knows -

Despite the amazing outpouring of support that we received regarding our ability to farm in Blue Island, we will be winding down our operations for the season in the coming weeks.

Yes, BIOS Farm is closing. Bummer, right?

There may be future possibilities for a community farm within Blue Island, but there are many hurdles to face before that time comes.

If anybody is interested in coming out to help close this dang thing down, we could certainly use help. We may also harvest what is in the field for donation to local food pantries, and you can take home some produce for yourself.

Again - Many thanks to the countless people who have called this their community farm for years. It was very humbling to read the countless letters of support that people wrote in even though it was the last minute.

Thank you to all of the MWRD staff and Commissioners that gave us their time and realized that this is a great project and voiced their support for it.

We'll see where we grow from here - Joe / Larry / BIOS

Thank you to everybody who has shown support for the farm, particularly during these last few weeks.

We will certainly keep you posted on our future status or lack thereof.

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THIS SATURDAY!

Plant Sale at Rock Island Public House from noon until 4pm. Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Squash, Herbs, Greens and more. Tons of varieties, all grown organically in Blue Island.

The kitchen will be slinging sausages and more (Geena Doherty's "Dessert First").

These Old Men They Play Records providing music for the day.

Get your garden started right!

The greening of Blue Island continues!

Click here to support Chicago River Day in Blue Island organized by Kevin Brown

LAST MARKET of 2018!
Today at Blue Island Beer Co from 12-4 13357 Olde Western
Lots of fresh, local veggies for your Thanksgiving sides.... mmm...

Last market stand of the season - noon to 4pm at Beer Company. Come get some blue island grown veggies for your Thanksgiving table.

Only 2 more farm stands to get your Blue Island grown organic produce.

Today! Noon to 4pm at BIBC

We've got salad greens, winter squash, carrots, beets, leeks, sweet potatoes, cooking greens, radishes, and some other good stuff

Cedar Valley will be there selling great eggs and meat

Aaaand you can day drink. Lovely

Get an awesome local turkey delivered to Blue Island Beer Company !

Last chance to order your holiday turkey.

We need to get our final number to Greg Gunthorp (he's the guy in the photo with the turkeys) this weekend!

We'll take orders through 5 pm tomorrow.

Click on the link, it's easy peasy.

http://cedarvalleysustainable.com/home/turkey2018/