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Star Farm Chicago at 10: Growing Food, Community, and Opportunity
URBAN FARMING l Star Farm Chicago began 10 years ago in an underserved South Side neighborhood. Now with 3 farms and a market, it has emerged as a community center

Bob Benenson
Apr 86 min read


Chicago Tomato Man to Open Its Plant Starters Sales on Friday
HOME FOOD GARDENING l Bob Zeni and his Chicago Tomato Man site will open sales on March 13 for tomato starter plants: 195 varieties, some with fanciful names...

Bob Benenson
Mar 112 min read


The Evolved Network Wraps Podcast Season with Urban Ag Leader
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Chef Sebastian White of The Evolved Network wrapped up his first podcast season with an episode featuring Janelle St. John of Growing Home...

Bob Benenson
Feb 192 min read


Star Farm Chicago Seeks Manager for Its Recently Opened Fresh Market
LOCAL FOOD l Star Farm Chicago is a dynamic urban farming non-profit. Last year brought the opening of its Fresh Market, and they're seeking to hire a manager...

Bob Benenson
Jan 281 min read


Star Farm Chicago Marks 10 Years With $10,000 Fundraising Campaign
URBAN FARMING l Star Farm Chicago, an urban farming non-profit on the city's South Side, has launched a campaign to raise $10,000 to celebrate its 10th anniversary

Bob Benenson
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Agriculturalists Unite: Let-Us-Grow-Our-Own-Food Plan Taking Shape
URBAN FARMING l A series of listening sessions presented by two Chicago non-profits highlighted opportunities — and obstacles — to expanding food growing in the city

Bob Benenson
Nov 12, 20257 min read


Hyperlocal: Chicago Tomato Man Needs New Warehouse Space
URBAN FARMING l Chicago Tomato Man sells tomato starters in an astounding variety each year. But he finds himself in need of warehouse space for next growing season.

Bob Benenson
Nov 10, 20251 min read


The Talking Farm Let Plants Speak for Themselves at Fun Event
URBAN FARMING l The Talking Farm is located just north of the Chicago city line. They held a fundraiser with fun, food and drink, and beautiful things growing...

Bob Benenson
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Talkin' 'Bout a Great Food and Drink Event Saturday at The Talking Farm
URBAN FARMING l The Talking Farm is a non-profit education farm just north of Chicago, and its Raise the Barn! fundraising event on Oct. 4 sounds like a can't-miss

Bob Benenson
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Chicago Tomato Man Needs Your Vote for Chicago Innovation Award
URBAN FARMING l Bob Zeni's huge variety of tomato starter plants is why he and his company are known as Chicago Tomato Man. He is asking for votes for a major award
bob51386
Sep 30, 20251 min read


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