Star Farm / Back of the Yards Farmers Market
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Address: 5256 S. Ashland Chicago, IL 60609
Local context: 59 other markets within 25 miles, 68 in Chicago, 369 across Illinois. About 6% of Illinois markets accept SNAP/EBT.
In Chicago, Illinois, Star Farm / Back of the Yards Farmers Market operates as a local farmers market at 5256 S ASHLAND AVE. This listing is based on USDA Local Food Portal data.
About this market
Star Farm Chicago is a non-profit urban farm and landscaping service established in 2016 in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. It increases access to locally grown organic produce through farmers markets, pop-ups, delivery, and a local foods co-op, with a year-round CSA delivered on Wednesday afternoons.
Markets near this one
The closest other markets are Illinois Farmers Market Association (0.4 miles away), Plant Chicago Farmers Market (1 mile away) and 4 Veggies & 3 Fruits Farmers Market (2.1 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the listed addresses, so allow for road routing.
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Contact & links
- Phone:
- (773) 768-9949
- Website:
- shop.starfarmchicago.com
- Facebook:
- Facebook page
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Illinois Farmers Market Association
Chicago, IL 60636
Plant Chicago Farmers Market
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IMAN Health and Wellness Farmers Market
Chicago, IL 60629
4 Veggies & 3 Fruits Farmers Market
Chicago, IL 60621
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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2023. Hours, vendors, and acceptance details may have changed — verify directly with the market before visiting.
Data freshness: Sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal (record last updated March 2023 (3 years ago)); independently re-checked against the market's own website on 2026-05-31; directory rebuilt October 13, 2026.
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