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...

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

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

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY l Sunset, sunrise. A panaromic view from a Chicago high-rise is a joyous thing...

RESTAURANTS AND LOCAL SOURCING l The chefs at CIMA, located near O'Hare, emphasize local sourcing — and are holding a dinner featuring 2 leading farm to table chefs