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Bob Benenson

Oct 3, 20243 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 2, 20245 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 29, 20243 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 28, 202410 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...

Bob Benenson

Sep 28, 20241 min read

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...

Bob Benenson

Sep 27, 20248 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 26, 20246 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 24, 20242 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 24, 20242 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 23, 20242 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