FARM AID l Musician Dave Matthews' passion for progressive causes led him to the Farm Aid board. He applies his passion to his singing too..

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE l The makers of two films about regenerative ag are expanding their online education programs for stakeholders...

SUSTAINABILITY l Preserving and improving the health of our soils is crucial. Learn about a late September conference focused on this issue

FACTORY FARMING l Iowa's Harkin Institute is holding a major September conference in Des Moines highlighting concerns about factory family.

FARMS AND FARMERS l Illinois Stewardship Alliance — the state's local food & farm policy advocate — announced three major farm awards...

MEXICAN COOKING l The mole sauces and salsas that Ernesto Rodriguez makes are tasty. They also come with his strongly values-based approach.

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..

FOOD CO-OPS l Wild Onion Market, Chicago's newest co-op grocery store, is preparing for its Grand Opening celebration on July 27...

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

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.