WOMEN CHEFS l The path to becoming an executive chef can be particularly difficult for women. The new Chicago-baseed Women's Chef Exchange seeks to address that.

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Mariano's supermarkets and the Chicago Chefs Cook non-profit are launching a second cookbook to raise proceeds for groups fighting food insecurity

FARM NON-PROFITS l The Liberty Prairie non-profit in Grayslake, IL is holding its Fall Festival on Oct. 3, and sheep shearing and wool processing take center stage..

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Seven Generations Ahead, a non-profit dedicated to sustainability, is holding an Oct. 7 event to mark its 25th anniversary supporting local food

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Frontera Farmer Foundation has donated >$3 million to small farmers since 2003. Its Oct. 5 dinner is a fundraiser to enable them to do more good

CHICAGO REGION FARM EVENTS l With autumn less than a week away and the busyness of peak season beginning to wane, numerous farm events popping up all over...

CHICAGO FOOD EVENTS l It's going to be a busy and exciting fall season for Chicago's food community. Check out Local Food Forum's updated lineup and make your picks

FARMERS MARKETS l As always, Green City Market's Chef BBQ was epic. And it raised lots of money for market operations, including its food assistance programs,,,,

FOOD NON-PROFITS l The Chicago-based Pilot Light food education non-profit is holding its annual Feed Your Mind gala, and the chef lineup will blow your mind....

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Sean Ruane, leader of Chicago's Just Roots urban farming operation, is leaving to be close to family. The search for his successor is under way...