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Bob Benenson
Webinar on Food and Farm Markets Features Ag Secretary
FOOD AND FARM POLICY l A June 25 webinar will provide a leadership perspective on the Biden administration's approach to food sector issues.
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Bob Benenson
Jun 204 min read
Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, June 21-27
CHICAGO FARMERS MARKETS l It's officially summer, peak season crops are pouring in. Let's get out there and support our local farmers.
Bob Benenson
Jun 182 min read
Suddenly Summer at Chicago Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets l I was just away from Chicago and missed farmers markets for a few days, but some peak season crops snuck in.
Bob Benenson
Jun 137 min read
Chicago Urban Farming Leader is New Guest for Our Community Gardens Webinar
Urban Farming l A dynamic urban farming leaders from Chicago's South Side has joined the panel for Local Food Forum's June 17 webinar.
Bob Benenson
Jun 45 min read
SOAR Winners
Farmers Markets Chicago l The June surge of Chicago area farmers market openings has its charms, and this downtown market is one of them.
Bob Benenson
May 297 min read
Thank You, Farmer John
Wednesday brought the sad news that John Peterson, the legendary sustainable farming pioneer from Caledonia, Illinois, is shutting down...
Bob Benenson
May 214 min read
Illinois Rice? It's Nice... and at Green City
Yesterday I spent the whole day working at Naturally Chicago’s impressive Pitch Slam and Financing & Innovation Forum. As many of you know..
Bob Benenson
May 85 min read
Farmer Who is Changing Lives Joins Our Webinar
Local Food Forum is pleased and proud to introduce Melvin Parson, the new member of the amazing panel of guest experts joining me and...
Bob Benenson
May 24 min read
Stewardship Alliance Marks 50 Years With Listening Tour
From May through August, the Alliance is already envisioning its next 50 years and is hosting a series of more than a dozen events...
Bob Benenson
May 19 min read
Uptown Market's New Year on the Block
Created in 2021 by the developing Chicago Market co-op grocery store project, the market spent its first two years in the shadows just...
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