EVENTS l Northern Illinois Young Farmers Coalition works hard but they take time to play. Learn about their upcoming Farm-ily Reunion...

FOOD NON-PROFITS l As he plans The Evolved Network's big annual event, Chef Sebastian While staged a fundraising dinner in suburban Hinsdale

FOOD EDUCATION l I often pass on restaurant invites because they don't fit our mission. But in this case, a favorite non-profit was involved

FOOD NON-PROFITS l The Abundance Setting promotes opportunity for mothers in culinary, and is seeking applications for its keynote program..

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Common Threads, a national non-profit that provides food and nutrition education, seeks partners for a Chicago project...

EVENTS l Upcoming food & farm events in the Chicago region include a music and food fest, a visit to a Latino-owned farm, and a farm dinner.

FARM DINNERS l Illinois Stewardship Alliance, the state's leading food and farm policy advocates, has two big celebration coming up...

FARMLAND ACCESS l The cost farmland is a bug hurdle for those starting or expanding farms. An upcoming webinar features a creative solution

FOOD EDUCATION l Based in Chicago, Pilot Light is a leading food education non-profit. Their annual gala is now scheduled for November 1...

NON-PROFITS l The Evolved Network a Chicago non-profit that works with underprivileged youths — is holding an Aug. 5 fundraising dinner...