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Melon Time's On and a "Cantaloupe" That May Have a Surprise Inside

FARMERS MARKETS l What looks like a cantaloupe outside and looks and tastes like a honeydew inside. Learn about Galia as melons make their appearance in Chicago...

Bob Benenson

Jul 223 min read

The Evolved Network's Placemats With Purpose: Coloring Creativity

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Many restaurants provide kids with placemat games to amuse them. The Evolved Network's Placemats with Purpose, takes it a big step farther...

Bob Benenson

Jul 214 min read

Road Trips! Check Out Two Great Regenerative Farm Tours

FARMS AND FARMERS l A field day is the best way to learn about sustainable farming. This article highlights two, one in central Illinois, the other in Wisconsin...

Bob Benenson

Jul 203 min read

Green City Director Explains Why the Market Stands by Producer-Only

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago's Green City Market set a producer-only standard when it opened in 1999. Its director's essay explains why the market sticks with it now

Bob Benenson

Jul 203 min read

For Me, Three Sisters Garden's Sweet Corn Makes Peak Season Official

FARMS & FARMERS l There are many farms in Chicago area that grow excellent local sweet corn. For me, peak season is official when I get corn from one special farm...

Bob Benenson

Jul 193 min read