CRYSTAL LAKE – The third lecture of a free, four-part lecture series will feature Linda Mallers of FarmLogix talking about relieving local farmers of logistical concerns, helping the Chicago market support local businesses and putting dollars back into the Midwest economy.

The public talk, part of the Great Lakes Beaming Bioneers Speaker Series, will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Luecht Conference Center at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14.

FarmLogix is a farm-to-plate online aggregation platform that connects local growers with commercial kitchens, cafeterias and schools.