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Chicago Tomato Man Opens Online Store, Plans April 26 Event
TOMATOES l Chicago Tomato Man has opened his e-commerce site for his astounding variety of tomato starters... and he's planning a big event
Bob Benenson
Mar 18, 20252 min read
Join Monday's Zoom to Boost State Purchase of Local Food in Illinois
LOCAL FOOD l A Monday webinar and Tuesday Illinois House hearing focus on a bill to require state institutions to buy more local food...
Bob Benenson
Mar 16, 20253 min read
It Might as Well Be Spring: Green Garlic Makes Early Appearance
GREEN GARLIC l Green garlic, the first stage in garlic plant growth, is a beloved early crop. It has made a super-early appearance this year
Bob Benenson
Mar 15, 20253 min read
Countdown to Chicagoland's Outdoor Market Season is On
FARMERS MARKETS l A couple of warm March days and our thoughts turn to the start of Chicago's outdoor market season... coming up on April 5
Bob Benenson
Mar 15, 20252 min read
Village Farmstand to Roll Out Delivery in 20 Zip Codes
LOCAL FOOD l Evanston-based Village Farmstand, closed temporarily due to building repairs, is piloting home delivery as a first step back...
Bob Benenson
Mar 13, 20252 min read
Despite Twin Crises, Illinois Farmer Envisions a Better Local Food Future
FARM FUNDING CRISIS l A Chicago farm has been hit with twin crises of avian flu and federal funding freeze. But the owners remain optimistic
Bob Benenson
Mar 10, 20254 min read
Fair Food Network's 3/18 Webinar Focuses on Rural Economies
RURAL FOOD ECONOMICS l Fair Food Network, a local food thought leader since 2009, is holding a webinar on local food economics in rural US..
Bob Benenson
Mar 9, 20251 min read
In Memoriam: Joan Dye Gussow, Visionary for a Better Food System
IN MEMORIAM l Joan Dye Gussow, who died at 96, was a local food advocacy pioneer. She may not be a household name, but she benefited many...
Bob Benenson
Mar 9, 20253 min read
Village Farmstand Update Include News About Home Delivery Pilot
LOCAL FOOD l Village Farmstand, an e-commerce aggregator of local food, is piloting delivery while their building undergoes emergency repair
Bob Benenson
Mar 6, 20253 min read
Rockford Was First Stop for Illinois Local Food System Roadmap Tour
LOCAL FOOD ECOSYSTEMS l The Illinois Food System Roadmap initiative launched last week in Rockford with its 1st of 8 listening sessions..
Bob Benenson
Feb 27, 20252 min read
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