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World Without Cows: Film's Broad View on Cattle and Environment
FOOD DOCUMENTARIES l World Without Cows is a new film that examines debates about the environmental impact of cattle versus how they benefit people and the planet...

Bob Benenson
Oct 63 min read


North Stars: Musician-Champions of Family Farmers for 41 Years
FARM AID 2026 l The concert was surely the centerpiece of the Farm Aid Festival, but there was content and context that includes stars' statements at the press event

Bob Benenson
Sep 298 min read


Toast Seven Generations Ahead's 25 Years Supporting Local Food on 10/7
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Seven Generations Ahead, a non-profit dedicated to sustainability, is holding an Oct. 7 event to mark its 25th anniversary supporting local food

Bob Benenson
Sep 201 min read


Climate Action Museum Holding Food and Agriculture Panel on Oct. 1
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...

Bob Benenson
Sep 192 min read


Wisconsin Organics Seeks to Clear Up Label Certification Confusion
FOOD LABELS l Certification labels can be helpful for shoppers seeking healthy and sustainably produced items. But the proliferation of labels can cause confusion...

Bob Benenson
Sep 22 min read


Take a Survey on Home Food Waste Practices for Illinois Extension
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...

Bob Benenson
Aug 72 min read


Food Rescue Updates: Cool Job Opening, Great Saved Food Stats
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

Bob Benenson
Aug 63 min read


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
Jul 313 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


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