Janie Maxwell, executive director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association (ILFMA), reports on winter farmers markets and new ways to connect farmers to markets to consumers. Garden expert Charlie Nardozzi previews his presentation at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show and has advice about winter gardening and containers. Francis Thicke, PhD, is leaving the National Ogranic Standards Board (NOSB) and comments on his statement about what he perceives as a threat to the organic label in America.