Local Food

Illinois Farm Direct
Directory that helps connect consumers to over 600 local farmers in Illinois and 200 farmers markets. Consumers can search by location or by specific products. The site also contains information about relevant local food topics.

Initiative for the Development of Entrepreneurs in Agriculture
Resource of producers. Contains fact sheets, information about starting and running a business, and MarketMaker, an interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets for agricultural products in Illinois.

What the World Eats
A Time.com pictorial of families from around the world and the food they eat.

Nutrition & Health

An Excellent List of Nutrition Resources

Nutrition and Health from the University of Illinois Extension
Consumer resources covering everything from food safety to exercise.