FARM DOCUMENTARIES l The Diverse Corn Belt is a film that focuses on 3 Midwest farmers who prioritize crop diversity. One of the farms will host a showing on Nov. 12

LIVESTOCK AND ENVIRONMENT l The documentary World Without Cows, which Local Food Forum recommends, is expanding beyond its Chicago premiere to multiple cities...

FARMS AND FARMERS l Four Star Mushrooms, the artisan mushroom go-to for many Chicago restaurants, is inviting the public as part of the Oct. 17-18 Open House Chicago

FOOD LABELS l Certification labels can be helpful for shoppers seeking healthy and sustainably produced items. But the proliferation of labels can cause confusion...

FARMS AND FARMERS l Despite gains, regenerative grain farms are too rare. There also are few farms that distill their own spirits. Illinois' Glazik family does both

SLOW FOOD l R.I.P. Carlo Petrini, who founded the Slow Food movement in Italy 40 years ago and spread the vision of good food for all to the U.S. and the world...

FOOD GARDENING l Aquager Technologies is a Chicago-based startup whose growing units provide reliable, year-round food production into everyday living spaces...

REGENERATIVE FARMING l The finale of the 2-part series on Nicolette Hahn Niman's food-and-farm-focused U.S House campaign focuses on her journey as an advocate...

LOCAL FOOD FORUM l Local Food Forum celebrates its 5th anniversary, proud of its work on behalf of local food communities. New paid subscription will help it grow..

SUSTAINABILITY l Sharing a reminder: Nominations for the Climate Action Hero Awards — which now include a special category for farmers — must be submitted by Feb. 23