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NSAC Seeks Communications Lead to Amplify Its Better Food Agenda
FOOD NON-PROFITS l National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is the federal policy advocate for a better food system, and they're hiring a communications manager...
Bob Benenson
23 hours ago3 min read
Road Trips! Check Out Two Great Regenerative Farm Tours
FARMS AND FARMERS l A field day is the best way to learn about sustainable farming. This article highlights two, one in central Illinois, the other in Wisconsin...
Bob Benenson
Jul 203 min read
This Week: Two Panels Highlight How Reducing Waste Benefits Climate
FOOD WASTE REDUCTION l The first-ever Chicago Climate Week has two panels — one on July 22, the other on July 23 — focused on food waste and how it affects climate..
Bob Benenson
Jul 192 min read
Chicago Climate Week Features Wide Range of Climate Action Programs
CLIMATE ACTION l Chicago Climate Week, to be held July 18-25, is a collaboration of groups, government agencies & individuals seeking a sustainable environment...
Bob Benenson
Jul 71 min read
R.I.P. Carlo Petrini, Slow Food Founder, Visionary for Better Food
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...
Bob Benenson
May 254 min read
Series for Non-Farming Landowners to Help Build Better Food System
FARMLAND PRESERVATION l Illinois leads all state in the percentage of farmland owned by non-farming landholders. A new webinar series will help owners address issues
Bob Benenson
May 112 min read
How Four Star Mushrooms Redefines Regenerative Ag — from Inside Out
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE l Regenerative agriculture is typically an outdoor endeavor. But Four Star Mushrooms has a different vision: regeneration begins indoors
Bob Benenson
May 45 min read
Farm Aid Sets Last Weekend in September for Annual Festival
FARM AID l Farm Aid — the non-profit advocated for family farmers and better food — will hold its annual festival on 9/26. City and venue will be announced in June.
Bob Benenson
May 12 min read
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
Many Disciplines, One Goal: Action for More Sustainable Climate
CLIMATE/SUSTAINABILITY l Local Food Forum salutes all the winners of the Climate Action Museum's Climate Action Hero Awards, hailed at a Chicago ceremony on April 14
Bob Benenson
Apr 213 min read
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