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

CLIMATE HERO AWARDS l Chicago's Climate Action Museum seeks nominations through Feb.22 for its Climate Action Hero Awards, with a special farmer-focused category...

ORGANIC GRAIN l A major winter organic grain conference presented by UWisconsin's OGRAIN program will be held in Madison Jan. 23-24 with Artisan Grain Collaborative.

ORGANIC FARMING l The Experimental Station non-profit is hosting a screening of Organic Rising, a film that clarifies what organic ag means and why it is better...

REMEMBERING A VISIONARY l Fred Kirschenmann gave up an academic career to convert his North Dakota family farm to organic. He became a thoughtful, visionary leader..

HOME GARDENING l Aquager is a Chicago startup turning home counters and living rooms into produce aisles — with hydroponic farms designed as beautiful furniture...

GRAIN SUSTAINABILITY l The rise of sustainable grain production and the craft spirits movement will intersect in an Aug. 27 field day at a downstate Illinois farm...