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Farm Aid's 10 Ways to Support Family Farm Agriculture
FAMILY FARMS l Farm Aid recently published its "10 Ways to Support Family Farm Agriculture." This article shares the 10 topline tips with a link to the full article
Bob Benenson
20 hours ago1 min read
Farmers Rising Invites You to Welcome Winter in the Countryside
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
Bob Benenson
2 days ago2 min read
Outdoor Season Wraps Up Saturday at Green City, Lincoln Park Market
FARMERS MARKETS l The curtain comes down on the Chicago region's outdoor market season. Three (of the peak 100+) are open this Saturday, then it's wait til next year
Bob Benenson
6 days ago2 min read
Farmers Rising to Present Farm Marketing Event in Rockford Nov. 21
FARM EDUCATION l Farmers Rising, a leading farm education non-profit in the Chicago region, is holding a special event on Nov. 21: Grow Your Marketing, Organically..
Bob Benenson
Nov 132 min read
Green City Market Moves Its Winter Market (a Couple of Blocks)
WINTER FARMERS MARKETS l Green City Market, a flagship of the Chicago region's farmers market community, is moving its winter season market — but not very far...
Bob Benenson
Nov 102 min read
Hyperlocal: Chicago Tomato Man Needs New Warehouse Space
URBAN FARMING l Chicago Tomato Man sells tomato starters in an astounding variety each year. But he finds himself in need of warehouse space for next growing season.
Bob Benenson
Nov 101 min read
Non-Profits: Share Your Giving Tuesday/End of Year Appeals
FOOD & FARM NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISING l With so many competing messages from non-profits, Local Food Forum is happy to offer space to food & farm sector organizations..
Bob Benenson
Nov 71 min read
Applications Open for Food Animal Concerns Trust's 2026 Grants
ANIMAL WELFARE l Food Animal Concerns Trust, a leading animal welfare non-profit, has opened applications for its Fund-a-Farmer grants with a January 3 deadline...
Bob Benenson
Nov 72 min read
Elawa Farm to Celebrate Day of the Dead With Traditional Mexican Fare
EVENTS l Elawa Farm is a non-profit in suburban Chicago that raises produce to support food security and holds dinners — including the 11/1 Day of the Dead feast...
Bob Benenson
Oct 222 min read
Roundup of Upcoming Events Covers Wide Range of Interests
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
Bob Benenson
Oct 213 min read
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