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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


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


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