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Chicago Chefs Cook Plans Event to Raise Funds for L.A. Fire Victims
CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Chicago Chefs Cook plans fundraiser for L.A. fire victims, plus good food news from around the Chicago region...
Bob Benenson
Jan 104 min read
If You're Selling Local Food This Winter, We Want to Share Your Info
LOCAL FOOD l To follow on our list of Chicago-area winter farmers market, we're seeking info about stores, delivery and other options...
Bob Benenson
Jan 82 min read
2025 Chicago Region Winter Farmers Market Schedule
FARMERS MARKETS l With the rise of "season extension," Chicago local food fans have more all-year options. The winter market sked is here...
Bob Benenson
Jan 53 min read
For Farmers Looking to Scale Up, These Workshops Could Help
FARMERS: For small-scale farmers seeking to grow into wholesale markets, a series of workshops across Illinois will share valuable info...
Bob Benenson
Jan 31 min read
Winter is Prime Time for Farming Community Conferences
FARMING CONFERENCES l Winter is farm conference season. Learn about four major upcoming gatherings, two each in Wisconsin and Illinois...
Bob Benenson
Jan 24 min read
Dairy Farmers Raise Sustainability Focus to Parry Environmental Critics
DAIRY AND SUSTAINABILITY l Critics of livestock farming say it contributes to climate change, but dairy farmers say they get a bad rap...
Bob Benenson
Dec 29, 20245 min read
Change and Continuity in Farm Aid's Leadership Transition
FARM AID l Carolyn Mugar, Farm Aid's executive director since its founding, is retiring, as is longtime associate director Glenda Yoder...
Bob Benenson
Dec 22, 20243 min read
Going with the Grain: Conferences Highlight Rise in SustainabilityÂ
SUSTAINABLE GRAIN l The rise of sustainable grain farming — a major trend — is the topic of winter conferences in Wisconsin and Illinois...
Bob Benenson
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Inviting Photos from Opening Day at the Ravinia Indoor Farmers Market
FARMERS MARKETS l It was news this past weekend when Ravinia Farmers Market in suburban Highland Park IL went indoors for the first time....
Bob Benenson
Dec 16, 20241 min read
Illinois Hemp Growers Push Back on Key Legislative Issue
HEMP l Illinois Hemp Growers Association pushes back on the governor's support of a bill they say would hurt small farms and businesses...
Bob Benenson
Dec 15, 20242 min read
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