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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
5 days ago6 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
7 days ago3 min read
Chicago's Wild Onion Market Holds Kids' Earth Day Event Saturday
FOOD CO-OPS l Wild Onion Market co-op on Chicago's far North Side is holding a Kids' Earth Day event on 4/18 with crafts, seed planting & games. Family friendly fun
Bob Benenson
Apr 151 min read
Nicolette Hahn Niman Brings Food and Farming Issues to the Ballot
REGENERATIVE FARMING l The need for a healthier, sustainable food system seldom is prominent in politics. Nicolette Hahn Niman's U.S. House bid aims to change that..
Bob Benenson
Apr 136 min read
Plant Chicago April 11 Market Will Have Seedlings for You to Plant
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Plant Chicago, an ecology-focused non-profit on Chicago's South Side, invites you to their 4/11 market to get seeds & starts for your garden/farm
Bob Benenson
Mar 281 min read
Illinois Municipality At “Forefront” of Local Food and Sustainability
LOCAL FOOD l This contributed article focuses on efforts by officials in the Chicago suburb of Park Forest to increase access to locally & sustainably produced food
Bob Heuer
Mar 256 min read
Uncommon Ground Owners Retiring, Seek Like-Minded New Owner
RESTAURANTS l The owners of Uncommon Ground, a Chicago farm to table pioneer, are retiring after 35 years and seek a like-minded new operator to sustain their legacy
Bob Benenson
Mar 163 min read
Dig Into Illinois Soil Health Programming Next Week
SOIL HEALTH WEEK l Soil Health Week, organized by Illinois Stewardship Alliance, which is coming up next week with informative and impactful virtual and live events
Bob Benenson
Feb 242 min read
Reminder: Nominations for Climate Action Awards Due EOD Monday
SUSTAINABILITY l Sharing a reminder: Nominations for the Climate Action Hero Awards — which now include a special category for farmers — must be submitted by Feb. 23
Bob Benenson
Feb 201 min read
Nominate a Farm or Food Hero for a Climate Action Award
CLIMATE HERO AWARDS l Chicago's Climate Action Museum seeks nominations through Feb.22 for its Climate Action Hero Awards, with a special farmer-focused category...
Bob Benenson
Feb 91 min read
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