FOOD NON-PROFITS l Chicago's Climate Action Museum has an Oct. 1 panel on the impact of food and ag on climate change. Bob Benenson of Local Food Forum moderates...

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

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION l Illinois residents are invited to help the effort to reduce food waste by taking a survey for Illinois Extension about their home practices...

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION l Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition seeks an executive director, & Chicago Food Rescue reports more than 17 tons of food saved in July

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...

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...

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..

CLIMATE ACTION l Chicago Climate Week, to be held July 18-25, is a collaboration of groups, government agencies & individuals seeking a sustainable environment...

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...

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