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Four Star Mushrooms Plans Open House at Chicago Indoor Farm
FARMS AND FARMERS l Four Star Mushrooms, the artisan mushroom go-to for many Chicago restaurants, is inviting the public as part of the Oct. 17-18 Open House Chicago
Bob Benenson
21 hours ago2 min read
Just Roots Co-Founder Sean Ruane Stepping Down for Move to Atlanta
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Sean Ruane, leader of Chicago's Just Roots urban farming operation, is leaving to be close to family. The search for his successor is under way...
Bob Benenson
Sep 126 min read
At the Obama Center, You've Got to Get Yourself Back to the Garden
URBAN FARMING l The biggest draw for the Chicago's Obama Presidential Center is the presidential library. But the fruit and vegetable garden is a can’t-miss, too...
Bob Benenson
Aug 312 min read
Closed Loop Farms' Dinner Saturday Features Star Indian Food Chefs
FARM DINNERS l Chicago's Closed Loop Farms is hosting an Aug. 22 dinner featuring two leading chefs cooking with Closed Loop microgreens, lettuce, flowers & greens
Bob Benenson
Aug 161 min read
The Evolved Network to Pair Live Podcast with Chef-Driven Picnic
FOOD NON-PROFITS l The latest in the long-running series of events supporting Chicago's The Evolved Network is a live podcast and picnic at a farm on the South Side
Bob Benenson
Jul 142 min read
Just Roots Opens Early-Bird Tickets for Its September 17 Annual Event
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Just Roots Chicago — an urban farming non-profit focused on reducing food insecurity — is holding its annual fundraiser on Thursday, September 17
Bob Benenson
Jun 221 min read
Follow-Up: Just Roots Chicago Celebrates Its Farm Season Kickoffs
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Just Roots Chicago, an urban farming non-profit that fights food insecurity, is celebrating the success of its farm season kickoff events...
Bob Benenson
Jun 141 min read
Scenes of Green: Photos from a Late Spring Chicago Urban Farm Visit
URBAN FARMING l Chicago's Just Roots Farm invited me to take photos of their Farm Kickoff event. It was also a chance to capture the beauty of the urban farm...
Bob Benenson
Jun 91 min read
Just Roots Non-Profit Farm to Hold Annual Kickoff Event on June 6
URBAN FARMING l Just Roots Farm, a non-profit on Chicago's South Side that expands food access for local residents, is holding its annual Farm Kickoff event June 6
Bob Benenson
May 261 min read
Star Farm Panel Focuses on Women Advancing Food & Community
FOOD AND DIVERSITY l Star Farm Chicago, an urban farm and social mission organization, has a May 15 Luncheon panel on Women Advancing Food & Community Systems
Bob Benenson
May 121 min read
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