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Breaking: $3.6 Million in Illinois State Funds for Local Food Infrastructure
FOOD POLICY l Illinois will issue $3.6 million in grants to extend the Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Program, aimed at expanding access to locally produced food
Bob Benenson
Jan 294 min read
March 13 Dinner at Local Leaf Farm Features Chef Ernesto Rodriguez
LOCAL SOURCING l Local Leaf Farm, a microgreens grower outside Chicago, is holding a tour on 3/13 with a dinner featuring Mexican flair by Chef Ernesto Rodriguez...
Bob Benenson
Jan 292 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
Chicago Help Initiative Plans Walk Against Homeless/Hunger Aid Cuts
HOMELESS/ HUNGER AID l With groups serving homeless and hungry people facing the prospect of critical funding cuts, Chicago Help Initiative is holding a Winter Walk
Bob Benenson
Jan 286 min read
Municipal Farming Takes Root in Central IllinoisÂ
FARMING l Kelly Lay turned a home garden into a small farm business — and became an advocate for local farming and its potential to generate economic development...
Bob Heuer
Jan 275 min read
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