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These Goats are the G.O.A.T. at Devouring Tossed Christmas Trees
SUSTAINABILITY l Too many Christmas trees end up in landfills. To go green in Chicago, you can get your used tree fed to goats or mulched...
Bob Benenson
Jan 2, 20251 min read
Dairy Farmers Raise Sustainability Focus to Parry Environmental Critics
DAIRY AND SUSTAINABILITY l Critics of livestock farming say it contributes to climate change, but dairy farmers say they get a bad rap...
Bob Benenson
Dec 29, 20245 min read
Going with the Grain: Conferences Highlight Rise in Sustainability
SUSTAINABLE GRAIN l The rise of sustainable grain farming — a major trend — is the topic of winter conferences in Wisconsin and Illinois...
Bob Benenson
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Dig Deep and Host an IL Stewarship Alliance Soil Health Week Event
SOIL HEALTH l Illinois Stewardship Alliance seeks proposals for presentations during its Soil Health Week, which will take place March 3-9.
Bob Benenson
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Farmers Rising's Upcoming Climate Change Webinar and Solstice Party
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Farmers Rising is presenting its 3rd webinar on farming & climate change, and is holding a winter solstice party...
Bob Benenson
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Regenerative Packaged Goods Now Have a Trade Association
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE l Most discussion about regenerative focuses on fresh food, but demand for better packaged goods is growing...
Bob Benenson
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Green Up Your Thanksgiving With These Pro Tips
THANKSGIVING SUSTAINABILITY l A sustainability-focused panel of chefs and restaurateurs had timely tips for greening up your Thanksgiving.
Bob Benenson
Nov 12, 20244 min read
Restaurant Sustainbility Panel: Success, Opportunity, Challenge
SUSTAINABILITY l Daisies, a standout on Chicago’s restaurant scene, hosted an panel on sustainability on Saturday featuring culinary leaders
Bob Benenson
Nov 11, 20245 min read
Live Event on Organic Transition on Nov. 15 at McHenry County College
ORGANIC FARMING l Farmers interested in transitioning to organic farming have an in-person opportunity to learn at an 11/15 live event...
Bob Benenson
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Organic Transition is Focus of Non-Profit's Nov. 12 Webinar
ORGANIC FARMING l If you are a farmer considering transition, you should consider attending a Nov. 12 webinar focused on going organic
Bob Benenson
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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