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Bob Benenson
Jul 29, 20243 min read
El Molcajete Brings Good Food Ethos to Mexican Sauces
MEXICAN COOKING l The mole sauces and salsas that Ernesto Rodriguez makes are tasty. They also come with his strongly values-based approach.
Bob Benenson
Jul 28, 20242 min read
Local Gets Its Spotlight as Wild Onion Market Celebrates Opening
FOOD CO-OPS l Chicago's Wild Onion Co-op has its commitment to local food painted on its wall, and it's keeping its promise on the shelves..
Bob Benenson
Jul 24, 20244 min read
Reminder: Wild Onion Market's Celebration is on Saturday
FOOD CO-OPS l Wild Onion Market, Chicago's newest co-op grocery store, is preparing for its Grand Opening celebration on July 27...
Bob Benenson
Jul 23, 20242 min read
Farm Aid Announces Date and Locale for Its Annual Festival
EVENTS l Farm Aid has announced the date and locale of its festival of music, food & inspiration. Check out this article on Local Food Forum
Bob Benenson
Jul 13, 20242 min read
Good Grain Field Day Friday with Farmer-Advocate Andy Hazzard
FARMS AND FARMERS l If you want to learn about better grain growing practices, there's a field day Friday near Rockford you should consider.
Bob Benenson
Jul 10, 20243 min read
Party with the Produce at Wild Onion Market July 27
FOOD CO-OPS l After a soft opening, Chicago's Wild Onion Market co-op is ready to party. Its Grand Opening celebration will be on July 27...
Bob Benenson
Jul 8, 20241 min read
Organic Ag Interests Push Back on Regenerative Label
ORGANIC FARMING l The term "regenerative" has eroded some of organic's longtime support, but the organic farming community is pushing back..
Bob Benenson
Jun 24, 20246 min read
How Harvard (IL) Farmer Graduated to Regenerative Ag
FARMS AND FARMERS l Regenerative agriculture has gained traction in recent years. To grow faster, we need more young farmers like Joe Wanda.
Bob Benenson
Jun 21, 20241 min read
Get the Big Picture on Regenerative Ag Saturday
FOOD FILMS l Common Ground is a powerful documentary about regenerative agriculture. There's a June 22 showing in Crystal Lake, IL.
Bob Benenson
Jun 11, 20244 min read
Congrats to Hajime Sato on James Beard Win
Sustainability Leaders l Two of 2024's James Beard Awards winners were guests on Local Food Forum's sustainable seafood webinar.
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