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Organic Ag Interests Push Back on Regenerative Label
ORGANIC FARMING l The term "regenerative" has eroded some of organic's longtime support, but the organic farming community is pushing back..
Bob Benenson
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, July 5-July 11
FARMERS MARKET l The Chicago region's farmers market schedule for the next week. It's peak season... Support our local farmers.
Bob Benenson
Jul 3, 20245 min read
Ain't This Peachy?
FARMERS MARKET l Crops have been arriving earlier than usual in Chicago area farmers markets. Still, peaches before July 4 is an occasion.
Bob Benenson
Jul 3, 20241 min read
How Harvard (IL) Farmer Graduated to Regenerative Ag
FARMS AND FARMERS l Regenerative agriculture has gained traction in recent years. To grow faster, we need more young farmers like Joe Wanda.
Bob Benenson
Jun 24, 20246 min read
Home Delivery: Another Way to Avoid Summer Heat
FARMS AND FARMERS l Only a few farms in Chicagoland that do delivery. Three Sisters Garden is one that merges local food with convenience.
Bob Benenson
Jun 23, 20242 min read
Get the Big Picture on Regenerative Ag Saturday
FOOD FILMS l Common Ground is a powerful documentary about regenerative agriculture. There's a June 22 showing in Crystal Lake, IL.
Bob Benenson
Jun 21, 20241 min read
Webinar on Food and Farm Markets Features Ag Secretary
FOOD AND FARM POLICY l A June 25 webinar will provide a leadership perspective on the Biden administration's approach to food sector issues.
Bob Benenson
Jun 20, 20241 min read
Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, June 21-27
CHICAGO FARMERS MARKETS l It's officially summer, peak season crops are pouring in. Let's get out there and support our local farmers.
Bob Benenson
Jun 20, 20244 min read
Suddenly Summer at Chicago Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets l I was just away from Chicago and missed farmers markets for a few days, but some peak season crops snuck in.
Bob Benenson
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Chicago Urban Farming Leader is New Guest for Our Community Gardens Webinar
Urban Farming l A dynamic urban farming leaders from Chicago's South Side has joined the panel for Local Food Forum's June 17 webinar.
Bob Benenson
Jun 13, 20247 min read
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