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The Evolved Network Wraps Podcast Season with Urban Ag Leader
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Chef Sebastian White of The Evolved Network wrapped up his first podcast season with an episode featuring Janelle St. John of Growing Home...

Bob Benenson
Feb 192 min read


Trump Appointees Float New Rules for SNAP Retailers
FOOD INSECURITY l This essay about potential changes to SNAP retailer rules is from Mari Gallagher, the social scientist who popularized the term "food deserts"...

Bob Benenson
Feb 108 min read


Evolved Network Video Features Green City Director Tish Steele
FOOD NON-PROFITS l A video features two of Chicago's leading good food advocates — Sebastian White of The Evolved Network and Tish Steele of Green City Market...

Bob Benenson
Feb 31 min read


Star Farm Chicago Seeks Manager for Its Recently Opened Fresh Market
LOCAL FOOD l Star Farm Chicago is a dynamic urban farming non-profit. Last year brought the opening of its Fresh Market, and they're seeking to hire a manager...

Bob Benenson
Jan 281 min read


Pantry in Joliet, Illinois Readies for Community Kitchen
FOOD ASSISTANCE l Food pantries are challenged by growing needs of those facing food insecurity. A Joliet, IL, pantry is hopes its new community kitchen will help
Bob Heuer
Jan 66 min read


American Indian Panel Illuminated Indigenous Peoples' Food Challenges
INDIGENOUS FOODWAYS l To mark Indigenous Peoples Day October 13, Local Food Forum provides excerpts of an important panel on American Indian foodways & sovereignty

Bob Benenson
Oct 13, 20258 min read


Green City Market Underscores Key Role Farmers Markets Play in Access
FARMERS MARKETS l Farmers markets are lauded for enabling consumers to buy local food. They also play a key role in providing food access to those facing need...

Bob Benenson
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Just Roots Non-Profit Plans a Feast for Its September 18 Fundraiser
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Just Roots is an urban farming non-profits that works to fight food insecurity. Their Sept. 18 fundraising dinner has a great chef lineup...

Bob Benenson
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Food Justice Leader Erika Allen, Juneteeth, Urban Growers Collective
FOOD NON-PROFITSl Chicago's Urban Growers Collective share powerful thoughts about Juneteeth, along with the non-profit's work on food equity, access and education

Bob Benenson
Jun 19, 20253 min read


Link Up Illinois Plays Vital Role in Increasing Farmers Market Access
FARMERS MARKETS l People with means love buying delicious, healthy local food at farmers markets. But markets also have a key role in increasing good food access...

Bob Benenson
Jun 12, 20252 min read


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