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Farmers Rising's Take Root: Business Course for Beginning Farmers
FARM EDUCATION l Early-stage farmers (0-10 years) are eligible to register for Farmers Rising's Take Root, an online business course that begins on September 14...

Bob Benenson
Aug 182 min read


Farmers Rising Essay Explains the Importance of Incubator Farms
FARM EDUCATION l Farmers Rising non-profit in northern Illinois operates a rare livestock incubator farm. Their essay tells what an incubator farm is, and it matters

Bob Benenson
Aug 164 min read


Get Your Hands in the Dirt with McHenry College's Produce Course
FARM EDUCATION l McHenry County College (MCC), in the Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake, is offering an intensive course for aspiring vegetable and fruit growers...

Bob Benenson
May 121 min read


Farm Foundation to Hold Info Session for FarmPath Program
FARM NON-PROFITS l Farm Foundation is holding a March 12 info session on its new education program for farmers. Learn about FarmPath & program manager Jen Rosenthal

Bob Benenson
Mar 106 min read


More Info About FarmPath's No-Cost Farm Business Learning Opportunity
FARMER EDUCATION l Farm Foundation has provided additional info about its innovative FarmPath program , which will educate on business practices and sustainability

Bob Benenson
Feb 274 min read


Farm Foundation Opens Applications for Its FarmPath Program
FARMS AND FARMERS l Farm Foundation has opened applications for its new FarmPath program, which will be offered for free to 300 selected farmers from across the U.S.

Bob Benenson
Feb 233 min read


Farmers Rising Hits 2026 in Full Stride with Classes and More
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Farmers Rising, the farmer training non-profit in northern Illinois, starts 2026 hot with a mobile market initiative, farm business class & more

Bob Benenson
Jan 63 min read


Get the Top Natural Foods Trends in My Natural Awakenings Article
NATURAL FOOD TRENDS l If you want to know what experts think will be the leading natural food trends in 2026, then our latest piece in Natural Awakenings Chicago ...

Bob Benenson
Jan 52 min read


University of Illinois Announces Agriculture Communications Center
FOOD EDUCATION l University of Illinois has announced the founding of its new center for food and agricultural communications, a new asset for farmers and producers

Bob Benenson
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Aug. 20 at Ravinia: Build Your Dream Picnic to a Bluegrass Soundtrack
FARMERS MARKETS l The show and pop-up market presented by Ravinia summer music festival and Ravinia Farmers Market Aug. 20 can be the dream concert picnic...

Bob Benenson
Aug 11, 20252 min read


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