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Three Sisters Garden Had a Very Close Brush with Kankakee Tornado

FARMS AND FARMING l Tracey Vowell, a farmer in Kankakee, Illinois, just avoided devastation from a tornardo. A reminder for local food lovers that farming is risky

Bob Benenson

Mar 113 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

Farm Foundation to Hold Info Session for FarmPath Program

FARM NON-PROFITS l Farm Foundation is holding a March 12 info session on its new education program for farmers. Learn about FarmPath & program manager Jen Rosenthal

Bob Benenson

Mar 106 min read

Chicago Food Rescue Cuts Waste, Helps Needy With Grass-Roots Effort

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Non-profits in Chicago fight food waste while providing food to the needy. Chicago Food Rescue was founded in 2024 & has quickly made an impact...

Bob Benenson

Mar 96 min read

The Stars — and Customers — Lined Up for Daly's Donuts' Grand Opening

ENTREPRENEURS l The couple behind Daly's Donuts built a fan base at farmers markets. That paid off with a down-the-block line for the opening of their first store...

Bob Benenson

Mar 83 min read