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Why Greens Alone are Worth a Trip to a Chicago Region Winter Market

FARMERS MARKETS l There is a sweet reason why many local food lovers in Chicagoland bundle up and head to winter markets to buy winter spinacch and other greens...

Bob Benenson

6 days ago6 min read

Savor More Seed Saving in a Natural Awakenings Article

SEED SWAPS l Naturaly Awakenings Chicago magazine has a detailed article about the seed saving culture, which is celebrated January 31 on National Seed Swap Day...

Bob Benenson

Jan 231 min read

James Beard Foundation Names 2026 Awards Semi-Finalists

RESTAURANTS l The James Beard Foundation has released the list of 2026 semifinalists for its annual award. Chicago (Local Food Forum's home base) is well-represented

Bob Benenson

Jan 212 min read

Seed Swaps Across Chicagoland Help Growers Prep for New Season

SEED SWAPS l It's a fair guess that most readers of Local Food Forum believe in sustainability. But there is sustainability, and there is seed-swap sustainability

Bob Benenson

Jan 212 min read