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Northern IL Young Farmers Event: Consider Yourself Part of the Farmily
EVENTS l Northern Illinois Young Farmers Coalition works hard but they take time to play. Learn about their upcoming Farm-ily Reunion...
Bob Benenson
Aug 14, 20243 min read
Cooking School Competition to Benefit Chicago's Common Pantry
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago's The Chopping Block cooking school is holding a competition of its chefs to benefit a local food pantry...
Bob Benenson
Aug 14, 20241 min read
Celebrate Farmers Market Week at Taste of Ravinia Festival
FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago-area folks can celebrate National Farmers Market Week at the Taste of Ravinia Festival in suburban Highland Park.
Bob Benenson
Aug 4, 20241 min read
When in the Course of Local Food Events... Fun Stuff Coming Up
EVENTS l Upcoming food & farm events in the Chicago region include a music and food fest, a visit to a Latino-owned farm, and a farm dinner.
Bob Benenson
Aug 4, 20245 min read
Check Out Illinois Stewardship Alliance's Community Gatherings
FARM DINNERS l Illinois Stewardship Alliance, the state's leading food and farm policy advocates, has two big celebration coming up...
Bob Benenson
Jul 24, 20242 min read
Farm Aid Announces Date and Locale for Its Annual Festival
EVENTS l Farm Aid has announced the date and locale of its festival of music, food & inspiration. Check out this article on Local Food Forum
Bob Benenson
Jul 23, 20242 min read
EEEEEATSCON Restaurant Rally Beat Chicago's Heat With Diverse Choices
FOOD EVENTS l The Infatuation's Chicago food fest was diverse and was pay as you go for attendees. Like a food truck rally, only in tents...
Bob Benenson
Jul 16, 20243 min read
Eataly Chicago's Tasty Virtual Visit to Italy's Amalfi Coast
EVENTS l A recap of my speed eating (and drinking) at the Amalfi Coast Festa Walk-Around event held at the Chicago location of Eataly.
Bob Benenson
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Ed Wants You to Vend at Taste of Ravinia Festival
FARMERS MARKET l Ravinia Farmers Market in Chicago's suburban Highland Park is holding an. 8/7 festival and is seeking additiona vendors...
Bob Benenson
Jul 13, 20241 min read
Chicago Fair Trade Celebration Sunday
EVENTS l The Chicago Fair Trade non-profit is holding a July 14 fundraising party honoring executive director Katherine Bissell Cordova...
Bob Benenson
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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