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Bob Benenson
I Got Sunshine (and Local Produce) on a Cloudy Day
FARMERS MARKETS l The last September Saturday dawned gloomy in Chi. That's when our farmers market vendors need us most. My market haul...
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Bob Benenson
Sep 278 min read
Farm Aid 2024: Music Stars, Advocates Spoke Truth to Power
FARM AID l The news conference before the Sept. 21 Farm Aid Festival featured passionate commentary by Farm Aid staff and musician leaders..
Bob Benenson
Sep 266 min read
Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, September 27-October 3
FARMERS MARKETS l The O-word — October — has arrived in Local Food Forum's Chicago farmers market schedule. There's still a lot to love...
Bob Benenson
Sep 242 min read
Farm Aid Photos 2024: Willie Nelson and the Life He Loves
FARM AID l After 91-year-old Willie Nelson played for an hour+ at Farm Aid, it's clear the life he loves really is making music with friends
Bob Benenson
Sep 242 min read
Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Neil Young Plays Guitar Hero with New Band
FARM AID l After a hiatus starting with the pandemic and a short set last year, Neil Young returned to the Farm Aid stage with renewed vigor
Bob Benenson
Sep 232 min read
Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Founder John Mellencamp, Small-Town Visionary
FARM AID l John Mellencamp's status as a clarion of small-town Midwesterners — including family farmers — led him to be a Farm Aid founder
Bob Benenson
Sep 232 min read
Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Dave Matthews' Global and Local Focus
FARM AID l Musician Dave Matthews' passion for progressive causes led him to the Farm Aid board. He applies his passion to his singing too..
Bob Benenson
Sep 231 min read
Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Margo Price Lived Family Farmers' Plight
FARM AID l Other star-leaders of Farm Aid have long careers, Margo Price's is relatively new. But her family reflects Farm Aid's mission...
Bob Benenson
Sep 231 min read
Farm Aid 2024 Photos: The Ageless Mavis Staples
FARM AID l The ageless Mavis Staples led off the evening performances at the Sept. 21 Farm Aid Festival in Saratoga Springs, New York...
Bob Benenson
Sep 192 min read
Friday's Farm Aid Farmer Forum Livestream
FARM AID l On the eve of its annual concert event, the Farm Aid non-profit is livestreaming its issue-driven Farmer Forum on Friday (9/20)..
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