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Get Early Bird Tickets for Nourishing Hope's October 2 Gala

NON-PROFITS l Buy tickets for the 10/2 gala to fund Chicago's Nourishing Hope, which provides food, mental health support and social services to those in need...

Bob Benenson

Jun 231 min read

SOARing Into Summer: Add Plums, Fresh Alliums to Your Shopping List

FARMERS MARKETS l With peak season fast approaching, it seems like every market visit turns up new-in-season crops. This article features plums and fresh alliums...

Bob Benenson

Jun 231 min read

2026 Update of Illinois Cottage Food Guide Now Available

FOOD ENTREPRENEURS l The 2026 Illinois Cottage Food Guide, for home producers of food products for sale, is posted on the Illinois Farmers Market Association site...

Bob Benenson

Jun 223 min read

Just Roots Opens Early-Bird Tickets for Its September 17 Annual Event

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Just Roots Chicago — an urban farming non-profit focused on reducing food insecurity — is holding its annual fundraiser on Thursday, September 17

Bob Benenson

Jun 221 min read

I Don't Need No Cure for These Summertime Blues

FARMERS MARKETS l Crops have been arriving at Chicago markets early. The latest are blueberries and cherries — early summer fruits — arriving on last day of spring.

Bob Benenson

Jun 222 min read