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Two Chicago Local Food Advocates Hailed as Leaders in Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY l Alex Frantz and Jodi Fyfe, two powerful advocates in Chicago's local food community, are among Crain's Chicago Notable Leaders in Sustainability...
Bob Benenson
Nov 252 min read
Signups Open for OGRAIN's Organic Grain Conference in Late January
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.
Bob Benenson
Nov 182 min read
Illinois Stewardship Alliance Opens Event Proposals for Soil Health Week
SOIL HEALTH l Illinois Stewardship Alliance has set March 2 to 8 for its 2026 Soil Health Week. Applications for live or online program segments are due by Feb. 9...
Bob Benenson
Nov 172 min read
Urban Canopy & Collective Resource Combine Forces for Compost Pickup
FOOD COMPOSTING l Longtime leaders in metro Chicago composting efforts, The Urban Canopy and Collective Resource Collective, now are merging their efforts...
Bob Benenson
Nov 133 min read
Experimental Station to Hold Free Screening of Organic Rising Film
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...
Bob Benenson
Oct 91 min read
The Talking Farm Let Plants Speak for Themselves at Fun Event
URBAN FARMING l The Talking Farm is located just north of the Chicago city line. They held a fundraiser with fun, food and drink, and beautiful things growing...
Bob Benenson
Oct 62 min read
Remembering Fred Kirschenmann: Stone Barns Interview, Part 2
REMEMBERING A LEADER l Part II of a tribute to Fred Kirschenmann, who gave up academia in 1976 to convert his family farm to organic. He became a visionary thinker.
Bob Benenson
Sep 168 min read
Remembering Fred Kirschenmann: Organic Farmer, Good Food Pioneer
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..
Bob Benenson
Sep 149 min read
Sugar Beet Co-op Plans 10th Anniversary Celebration on July 31
FOOD CO-OPS l There are just a handful of food co-ops in the Chicago area and most opened recently. So the 10th anniversary of Sugar Beet Co-op is worth celebrating
Bob Benenson
Jul 232 min read
Museum of Mexican Art Event Sunday: Stir Your Soul and Spirits
CRAFT SPIRITS l Copitas de Sol, an annual fundraiser for Chicago's National Museum of Mexican Art on July 27, features expertly curated mezcals and tequilas...
Bob Benenson
Jul 212 min read
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