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Nourishing Narratives: Teens Invited to Submit Short Food Justice Films
FOOD JUSTICE l Nourishing Narratives is a competition for teens who produce very short films about food justice on their mobile devices. The deadline is April 19....
Bob Benenson
Apr 73 min read
Aw, Shucks! The Publican Oyster Feast Will Raise Funds for Pilot Light
CHICAGO EVENTS l The Publican's oyster Shuck Off will benefit the Pilot Light food education non-profit, and McHenry County College shows a film about women farmers
Bob Benenson
Apr 62 min read
Alderman's Fundraiser to Help The Lincoln Park Farmers Market
FARMERS MARKETS l The Lincoln Park Farmers Market is been a pillar of Chicago's local food community. Complications from a relocation have spawned a fundraiser...
Bob Benenson
Apr 62 min read
FACT Announces This Year's Grants to Advance Livestock Welfare
ANIMAL WELFARE l Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT), which focuses on humane treatment of livestock, has announced its 2026 grants to pasture-raised livestock farmers
Bob Benenson
Apr 66 min read
Timing for Early-Season Crop Arrival in Chicago is Anyone's Guess
FARMERS MARKETS l It's always hard to predict when certain crops will hit local markets. A predicted wave of very warm temperatures makes it even more complicated...
Bob Benenson
Apr 53 min read
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