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Our Guide Has Only a Few Outdoor Markets Left to Track
FARMERS MARKETS l November is melancholy for Chicago farmers market fans as most have wrapped up their season. Our Tracker helps you find markets that are still open
Bob Benenson
15 hours ago4 min read
Applications for Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grants Now Open
LOCAL FOOD FUNDING l Illinois' Local Food Infrastructure Grant (LFIG) state program opened its applications on November 2 for a share of a $1.8 million pool of money
Bob Benenson
4 days ago3 min read
Evolved Network Turns Farm-to-Table Into Empowerment for Chicago Kids
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Local Food Forum has posted many stories about The Evolved Network. This article shares founder and chef Sebastian White's words about the project
Bob Benenson
4 days ago6 min read
Season Extension Intensive for Farmers at McHenry County College
School's Carey Center for Agrarian Learning Program to Be Held November 14-15 When I moved to Chicago in 2011 and began my transition to a second career as a better-food advocate, the region's growing season was defined as May to November, and there was not a lot of talk about season extension strategies to enable farmers to grow and sell year-round. Since then, though, there has been a major increase in knowledge, equipment and growing practice. These factors — combined with
Bob Benenson
5 days ago2 min read
Evolved Network to Hold Fundraising Cocktail Party on November 11
FOOD NON-PROFITS l The Evolved Network, which provides underprivileged Chicago youths with food education and life skills, is holding a fundraising event on Nov. 11
Bob Benenson
5 days ago2 min read
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