FOOD NON-PROFITS l National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is the federal policy advocate for a better food system, and they're hiring a communications manager...

FOOD NON-PROFITS l The Evolved Network, which provides disadvantaged youths with food education and life skills, held a combo live podcast recording and chef picnic

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Many restaurants provide kids with placemat games to amuse them. The Evolved Network's Placemats with Purpose, takes it a big step farther...

FARMS AND FARMERS l A field day is the best way to learn about sustainable farming. This article highlights two, one in central Illinois, the other in Wisconsin...

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION l The first-ever Chicago Climate Week has two panels — one on July 22, the other on July 23 — focused on food waste and how it affects climate..

FARM EVENTS l There are two awesome chef-driven events by Chicago non-profits on July 25: a live podcast & picnic at an urban farm and a Michigan fundraising feast

FOOD NON-PROFITS l The latest in the long-running series of events supporting Chicago's The Evolved Network is a live podcast and picnic at a farm on the South Side

FOOD POLICY l Illinois Stewardship Alliance — the state's lead advocate for local farmers & eaters — tallies wins, setbacks in the 2026 Illinois legislative session

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Food and the American Story is an Aug. 22 event at the Obama Presidential Center, presented by the Obama Foundation and Chicago Chefs Cook...

FARM NON-PROFITS l Jackie de Batista heads Farmers Rising, a farmer training non-profit. The article shares her powerful essay about challenges faced by small farms