FARM AID l Farm Aid's Festival has always had country flair. It's reaching new heights for this year's 40th anniversary with the addition of three country mega-stars

FOOD EDUCATION l I am always happy to promote events by the non-profit Liberty Prairie. Learn about two events with chefs who are friends of Local Food Forum...

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...

FARM NON-PROFITS l Just Roots, a Chicago urban farming non-profit, is receiving an award for its community arts project at its farm in south suburban Sauk Village...

FOOD EDUCATION l Chicago's Pilot Light food education non-profit has made its first revision to its groundbreaking Food Education Standards for schools across the US

YOUNG FARMERS l We need a new generation of farmers, and young farmers face major challenges. But they need fun too, so save the date for this Farm-ily Reunion...

FOOD EDUCATION l Food education leader Pilot Light, is presenting a fun fundraiser on August 26 at Chicago's hugely popular Honey Butter Fried Chicken...

URBAN FARMING l Visiting a Chicago urban farm for a bi-weekly produce subscription leaves one even more impressed at those who grow tons of food in a small space...

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Local Food Forum has written often about the generosity of Chicago's culinary community. Sometimes this generosity creates a virtuous circle...

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Farmers Rising, the impactful farmer education non-profit in north-central Illinois, invites you to its 3rd annual music, food and fun fest...