URBAN FARMING l I subscribe to Just Roots CSA because I respect the Chicago non-profit's mission. And I get to watch the growing season's evolution with my own eyes

URBAN FARMING l Star Farm Chicago — a non-profit urban farming organization that increases food access in its South Side community — invites you to their June Brunch

FOOD EDUCATION l Pilot Light, a national leader in food education, is holding a June 8 potluck where educators will share success stories. Also, time-sensitive reminders about other events

FARM AID l Farm Aid — the advocate for family farmers and a better food system — announced that its 40th anniversary festival will be held in Minneapolis Sept. 20...

LOCAL FOOD ECOSYSTEM l The Illinois Food System Roadmap Task Force is holding a Zoom event June 18 to share learnings from a three-month series of fact-finding events

LOCAL FOOD l To advance a sustainable and resilient Illinois foodshed, the Illinois Food System Roadmap project is seeking additional public input with an online survey

FOOD GARDENING l OLI Gardens is a non-profit committed to 2 noble purposes: honoring military veterans and eradicating food insecurity. They're now launching their Patriotic Gardens Project

YOUNG FARMERS l Northern Illinois Young Farmers Coalition is celebrating spring and community with a May 24 potluck dinner and barn dance that promises relaxation and fun

FOOD NON-PROFITS l There's a virtuous reason to attend the Farmers Rising non-profit's Barnyard Blues concert, as it's a fundraiser for the organization. But it's going to be a lot of fun, too

FOOD EDUCATION l The Liberty Prairie nonprofit in northeast Illinois — which imparts good food values to our youngest eaters — is taking signups for its weeklong Summer Farm Camp