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Greg Christian's Journey From Conscious Caterer to Change Agent
BETTER SCHOOL FOOD l Greg Christian works to greatly approve school food through his Beyond Green company and new Sustainable Food Institute, and says it can be done

Bob Benenson
Apr 236 min read


A Leading History Museum is Fueling the Farm-to-School Movement
SCHOOL FOOD l The Henry Ford non-profit is known for its Museum of American Innovation in Michigan. But its programming includes a major farm-to-school initiative...

Bob Benenson
Apr 27 min read


Sustainable Food Institute Launched by Advocate of Good Food in Schools
IMPROVING SCHOOL FOOD l Chicago Chef Greg Christian is a man on a mission — to bring fresh, healthy, and sustainably sourced food into schools and institutions...

Bob Benenson
Feb 45 min read


Coming Soon: Gala to Fight Food Insecurity; Farm to School Training
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Highlighting a gala Friday that honors veterans and fights food insecurity, and a farm-to-school training on March 11...

Bob Benenson
Mar 4, 20253 min read


Tuesday Free Webinar Focuses on Healthy School Meals for All
SCHOOL FOOD l Food Research & Action Center is holding a Sept. 10 webinar on efforts to expand Healthy School Meals for All programs...

Bob Benenson
Sep 9, 20241 min read


Thursday: Online Events Feature School Food, LGBTQ+ Farmers
FOOD POLICY l Online events on 8/29 feature US agriculture and education officials on school food and Illinois non-profits on LGBTQ+ farmers

Bob Benenson
Aug 28, 20242 min read


It's Not Just School Meals... UI Extension on Healthy Snacks
SCHOOL FOOD l Healthy food for children in schools isn't just about meals. University of Illinois Extension and UI Health talk about snacks.

Bob Benenson
Aug 27, 20241 min read


Healthy Schools Campaign to Hold Change for Good Fundraiser on 9/26
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Healthy Schools Campaign, based here in Chicago, is holding a "Change for Good" fundraiser in the Loop on September 26...

Bob Benenson
Aug 25, 20241 min read


Pilot Light Panel and Program Highlight Food Education Innovation
FOOD EDUCATION l Pilot Light is a food education non-profit that works with schools across the nation and provides food education standards

Bob Benenson
Aug 6, 20247 min read


TONIGHT: Webinar on Food Ed and School Food
The Local Food Forum “Better” Dialogues webinar TONIGHT at 7 p.m. central: Food Education and Its Impact.

Bob Benenson
May 13, 20243 min read


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