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At Dawn's Early Light, Proof That Some Summer Crops Were Still There
FARMERS MARKETS l A very early morning Chicago market visit showed that some of our summer crops are hanging in there a week into October...
Bob Benenson
Oct 8, 20242 min read
Illinois Hemp Growers Association
FEATURED SPONSOR l The Illinois Hemp Growers Association's goal is to grow a sustainable hemp industry in Illinois and across the Midwest...
Bob Benenson
Oct 4, 20241 min read
Cheers to Maker's Mark and Its Commitment to Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY l I confess, I took Maker's Mark bourbon for granted... until I learned about their dedication to regenerative agriculture..
Bob Benenson
Oct 3, 20243 min read
Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, October 4-10
FARMERS MARKETS l We've had a good long season for some of our summer crops. The clock is ticking though, so check the week's market sked
Bob Benenson
Oct 2, 20245 min read
Spirit of Farm Aid: Youthmarket, Compost, Big Apple Orchard
FARM AID l The Farm Aid organization presented its Spirit of Farm Aid Awards the evening before the big Sept. 21 Festival. See who got them.
Bob Benenson
Sep 29, 20243 min read
Farm Aid 2024: Farmer Heroes Reflect Food, Demographic Diversity
FARMS AND FARMERS l Read inspiring and moving stories about the early-stage farmers chosen as Farmer Heroes for Farm Aid Festival 2024...
Bob Benenson
Sep 28, 202410 min read
I Got Sunshine (and Local Produce) on a Cloudy Day
FARMERS MARKETS l The last September Saturday dawned gloomy in Chi. That's when our farmers market vendors need us most. My market haul...
Bob Benenson
Sep 28, 20241 min read
Farm Aid 2024: Music Stars, Advocates Spoke Truth to Power
FARM AID l The news conference before the Sept. 21 Farm Aid Festival featured passionate commentary by Farm Aid staff and musician leaders..
Bob Benenson
Sep 27, 20248 min read
Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, September 27-October 3
FARMERS MARKETS l The O-word — October — has arrived in Local Food Forum's Chicago farmers market schedule. There's still a lot to love...
Bob Benenson
Sep 26, 20246 min read
Farm Aid Photos 2024: Willie Nelson and the Life He Loves
FARM AID l After 91-year-old Willie Nelson played for an hour+ at Farm Aid, it's clear the life he loves really is making music with friends
Bob Benenson
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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