ORGANIC FARMING l Organic Farming Research Foundation asks you to sign a petition TODAY to support a major organic farming research bill...

ORGANIC FARMING l Organic Farming Research Foundation launched the Organic Research Hub to Help Farmers Find Solutions to On-Farm Issues...

FARMERS MARKETS l Damn the chill and the damp. Nothing would keep this farmers market fanatic from the kickoff of Chicago's outdoor season

FARMERS MARKETS l There are many ways to declare the official start of spring. Saturday's kickoff to Chicago's outdoor market season is one

FARM EVENTS l The Liberty Prairie non-profit is holding a Spring Plant Sale and Farm Festival in Grayslake, near Illinois' northeast corner

FARM FUNDING CRISIS l U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D- NJ, proposes a bill to require USDA to unfreeze programs and honor contracts with farmers

FARMERS MARKETS l On April 5, Green City Market kicks off the Chicago region's market season — & wraps up a fundraiser with a 2x match...

ANIMAL WELFARE l Local Food Forum and Crate Free USA are presenting a panel on a More Humane Supply Chain on April 17 at DePaul U. downtown

FARM FUNDING CRISIS l After a series of federal freezes to farm programs, we have finally learned about an action providing some relief....

FARM FUNDING CRISIS l Farm Aid profiled farmers hurt by federal funding cuts. This article republishes their feature on an Illinois farmer..