Bob BenensonJun 182 minSuddenly Summer at Chicago Farmers MarketsFarmers Markets l I was just away from Chicago and missed farmers markets for a few days, but some peak season crops snuck in.
Bob BenensonJun 137 minChicago Urban Farming Leader is New Guest for Our Community Gardens WebinarUrban 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 BenensonJun 45 minSOAR WinnersFarmers Markets Chicago l The June surge of Chicago area farmers market openings has its charms, and this downtown market is one of them.
Bob BenensonMay 307 minThank You, Farmer JohnWednesday brought the sad news that John Peterson, the legendary sustainable farming pioneer from Caledonia, Illinois, is shutting down...
Bob BenensonMay 224 minIllinois Rice? It's Nice... and at Green CityYesterday I spent the whole day working at Naturally Chicago’s impressive Pitch Slam and Financing & Innovation Forum. As many of you know..
Bob BenensonMay 95 minFarmer Who is Changing Lives Joins Our WebinarLocal Food Forum is pleased and proud to introduce Melvin Parson, the new member of the amazing panel of guest experts joining me and...
Bob BenensonMay 34 minStewardship Alliance Marks 50 Years With Listening TourFrom May through August, the Alliance is already envisioning its next 50 years and is hosting a series of more than a dozen events...
Bob BenensonMay 29 minUptown Market's New Year on the BlockCreated in 2021 by the developing Chicago Market co-op grocery store project, the market spent its first two years in the shadows just...