FOOD NON-PROFITS l There's a virtuous reason to attend the Farmers Rising non-profit's Barnyard Blues concert, as it's a fundraiser for the organization. But it's going to be a lot of fun, too

FOOD EDUCATION l The Liberty Prairie nonprofit in northeast Illinois — which imparts good food values to our youngest eaters — is taking signups for its weeklong Summer Farm Camp

FOOD EDUCATION l If you're a fruit/vegetable grower who's anxious to take your skills to the next level, you should know about McHenry County College's upcoming course...

FOOD EDUCATION AND LOCAL FARMS l Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC) is an extraordinary Chicago charter school with a better-for-people-and-the-planet focus. They are seeking to connect with local farms to purchase more healthy, sustainable produce for students and faculty

FARM EDUCATION l If you are a parent looking for a new, exciting experience for your children, you may want to consider Farmers Rising's summer farm camps that will take place at its farm/headquarters,in Caledonia in the north-central Illinois countryside

FOOD EDUCATION l Elawa Farm Foundation, which manages a historic farm in suburban Chicago, has a new resident chef and cooking class series

FOOD WASTE l A community of advocates and consumers is sparking a rise in practices that will be featured during Food Waste Prevention Week

INDIAN HOME COOKING l Indian as Apple Pie, founded by writer/entrepreneur Anupy Singla, who gives people confidence to cook Indian at home..

EVENTS l Local Food Forum's Events Calendar is back and bigger than ever. And you can make it even better by sending in your events directly

FOOD NON-PROFITS l If you're a parent looking for a new & exciting experience for kids this summer, check out Farmers Rising's day camps...