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Farmers Rising Announces Six-Part Series on Impact of Climate Change
CLIMATE CHANGE l Farmers Rising, an Illinois farmer education non-profit, announces a 6-class program on the impact of climate change...

Bob Benenson
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Welcoming Illinois Hemp Growers Association as Sponsor
LOCAL FOOD FORUM SPONSOR l Local Food Forum is pleased to present Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA) as our first premium sponsor...

Bob Benenson
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Cheers to Maker's Mark and Its Commitment to Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY l I confess, I took Maker's Mark bourbon for granted... until I learned about their dedication to regenerative agriculture..

Bob Benenson
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Neil Young Plays Guitar Hero with New Band
FARM AID l After a hiatus starting with the pandemic and a short set last year, Neil Young returned to the Farm Aid stage with renewed vigor

Bob Benenson
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Dave Matthews' Global and Local Focus
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..

Bob Benenson
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Regenerative Ag Films Beget Online Ed Courses from Kiss the Ground
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE l The makers of two films about regenerative ag are expanding their online education programs for stakeholders...

Bob Benenson
Sep 2, 20242 min read


Soul of the Soil Conference Digs Deep on September 23 and 24
SUSTAINABILITY l Preserving and improving the health of our soils is crucial. Learn about a late September conference focused on this issue

Bob Benenson
Sep 2, 20241 min read


Iowa's Harkin Institute to Hold Conference on Factory Farming
FACTORY FARMING l Iowa's Harkin Institute is holding a major September conference in Des Moines highlighting concerns about factory family.

Bob Benenson
Aug 28, 20242 min read


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

Bob Benenson
Aug 25, 20241 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 29, 20243 min read


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