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Sweet Corn Season Begins

FARMERS MARKETS l The first sighting of Chicago region sweet corn at a local farmers market is a big deal in my local food-obsessed world. Maybe in your world too...

Bob Benenson

Jul 133 min read

Regenerate Your Passions at Organic Seed to Spirit Field Day on July 24

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE l There are organic farms and distillers who use organic grain. With Cow Creek Farm and Silver Tree Spirits, the Glazik family does both...

Bob Benenson

Jul 92 min read

July 18 Farmers Market Walk: Fun, Food and Face Time with Local Celeb

FARMERS MARKETS l The July 18 walk of Chicago's The Lincoln Park Farmers Market — a Local Food Forum-Naturally Chicago event — will be joined by a local celebrity...

Bob Benenson

Jul 82 min read

Illinois Stewardship Alliance Tallies This Year's Legislative Wins, Losses

FOOD POLICY l Illinois Stewardship Alliance — the state's lead advocate for local farmers & eaters — tallies wins, setbacks in the 2026 Illinois legislative session

Bob Benenson

Jul 82 min read

Ravinia Festival to Pair Roots Concert With Farmers Market on July 29

FARMERS MARKETS l Ravinia Festival in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park again will host vendors from Ravinia Farmers Market in an event of music and local food...

Bob Benenson

Jul 71 min read