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Bob Benenson
Illinois Stewardship Alliance's Tasty and Inspiring 50th Anniversary Feast
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Nature provided the weather. Illinois Stewardship Alliance provided flavor and inspiration at its 50th anniversary feast.
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Bob Benenson
Oct 92 min read
Farm Aid Seeks Funds to Help Farmers Facing Hurricane Crises
FARMS AND FARMERS l The hurricane destruction has been massive, Farm Aid needs donations to its Family Farm Disaster Fund with 100% to farms
Bob Benenson
Oct 97 min read
USDA Announces Action to Address Food Prices and Fairness to Farmers
FOOD POLICY l The USDA has released a three-pronged effort aimed at lower food prices, fairness to farmers and competitive supply chains...
Bob Benenson
Oct 95 min read
Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, October 11-17
FARMERS MARKETS l Some of our summer crops are going strong in October, but the gradual end to Chicagoland outdoor markets is upon us...
Bob Benenson
Oct 82 min read
At Dawn's Early Light, Proof That Some Summer Crops Were Still There
FARMERS MARKETS l A very early morning Chicago market visit showed that some of our summer crops are hanging in there a week into October...
Bob Benenson
Oct 41 min read
Illinois Hemp Growers Association
FEATURED SPONSOR l The Illinois Hemp Growers Association's goal is to grow a sustainable hemp industry in Illinois and across the Midwest...
Bob Benenson
Oct 33 min read
Cheers to Maker's Mark and Its Commitment to Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY l I confess, I took Maker's Mark bourbon for granted... until I learned about their dedication to regenerative agriculture..
Bob Benenson
Oct 25 min read
Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, October 4-10
FARMERS MARKETS l We've had a good long season for some of our summer crops. The clock is ticking though, so check the week's market sked
Bob Benenson
Sep 293 min read
Spirit of Farm Aid: Youthmarket, Compost, Big Apple Orchard
FARM AID l The Farm Aid organization presented its Spirit of Farm Aid Awards the evening before the big Sept. 21 Festival. See who got them.
Bob Benenson
Sep 2810 min read
Farm Aid 2024: Farmer Heroes Reflect Food, Demographic Diversity
FARMS AND FARMERS l Read inspiring and moving stories about the early-stage farmers chosen as Farmer Heroes for Farm Aid Festival 2024...
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