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SOAR Winners
Farmers Markets Chicago l The June surge of Chicago area farmers market openings has its charms, and this downtown market is one of them.

Bob Benenson
Jun 4, 20245 min read


Thank You, Farmer John
Wednesday brought the sad news that John Peterson, the legendary sustainable farming pioneer from Caledonia, Illinois, is shutting down...

Bob Benenson
May 29, 20247 min read


Illinois Rice? It's Nice... and at Green City
Yesterday I spent the whole day working at Naturally Chicago’s impressive Pitch Slam and Financing & Innovation Forum. As many of you know..

Bob Benenson
May 21, 20244 min read


Farmer Who is Changing Lives Joins Our Webinar
Local Food Forum is pleased and proud to introduce Melvin Parson, the new member of the amazing panel of guest experts joining me and...

Bob Benenson
May 8, 20245 min read


Stewardship Alliance Marks 50 Years With Listening Tour
From May through August, the Alliance is already envisioning its next 50 years and is hosting a series of more than a dozen events...

Bob Benenson
May 2, 20244 min read


Uptown Market's New Year on the Block
Created in 2021 by the developing Chicago Market co-op grocery store project, the market spent its first two years in the shadows just...

Bob Benenson
May 1, 20249 min read


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