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Farm Aid 2025 Rocks the Country Music Pantheon with Added Artists

FARM AID l Farm Aid's Festival has always had country flair. It's reaching new heights for this year's 40th anniversary with the addition of three country mega-stars

Bob Benenson

Aug 52 min read

Liberty Prairie Dinners Feature Hands-On Food Prep Lessons

FOOD EDUCATION l I am always happy to promote events by the non-profit Liberty Prairie. Learn about two events with chefs who are friends of Local Food Forum...

Bob Benenson

Aug 53 min read

It's Watermelon Time in Chicago!

FARMERS MARKETS l Local Food Forum got its first 2025 sighting of watermelons at a Chicago market, checking off one of the few favorite summer crops to hit town...

Bob Benenson

Aug 52 min read

Harvest Farming Knowledge at Urban Growers Collective on August 9

FARM EDUCATION l Urban Growers Collective, a Chicago urban farming non-profit, plays a proactive role in educating growers, and is holding three classes on Aug. 9...

Bob Benenson

Aug 42 min read

Green City Market Underscores Key Role Farmers Markets Play in Access

FARMERS MARKETS l Farmers markets are lauded for enabling consumers to buy local food. They also play a key role in providing food access to those facing need...

Bob Benenson

Aug 43 min read