FOOD NON-PROFITS l Illinois Stewardship Alliance has postponed its first conference to spring 2027 as it seeks more community engagement in planning the event...

FARMS AND FARMERS l "Farm dinner" may conjure thoughts about summer in the countryside. But Closed Loop Farms is holding a dinner at its urban indoor microgreen farm

FOOD CO-OPS l Wild Onion Market is located in one of Chicago's most diverse communities, and it celebrates diversity with events such as the upcoming Mardi Gras week

BEVERAGES l Whether you are doing Dry January or expanding your mixology chops, there's an alcohol-free cocktail contest and tasting event in Chicago on Jan. 18...

FARM NON-PROFITS l Farmers Rising — the farmer education non-profit based in Caledonia, IL — invites you to its Solstice on the Farm event. Welcome winter on Dec. 20

FOOD AND FARM EVENTS l The next couple of weeks are packed with events of interest to the Chicago local food community & beyond. Check out Local Food Forum's roundup

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Fresh off their Farm to Fork Feast in suburban Chicago, Illinois Stewardship Alliance is doubling downstate with its annual Harvest Celebration

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Every year there are clusters of events planned by Chicago non-profits. One of these is in mid-September, with three big events on one day alone

FARMERS MARKETS l There are many great chef tasting events in Chicago. Green City Market's annual Chef BBQ fundraiser, held September 4, is in a league of its own...

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Whether you are familiar with or new to the Experimental Station Chicago non-profit, you can learn more at their Fall Fête Brunch on Sept. 20...