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Bob Benenson
Young Livestock Farmer Out to Defeat the EATS Act
FARMS AND FARMERS l Joe Wanda is a young farmer who supports a better food system. Here he speaks out about a proposal that favors Big Ag,,,
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Bob Benenson
Aug 191 min read
Women in Agriculture On-Farm Event Coming Up on August 29
WOMEN FARMERS l Local Food Forum support diversity in farming. So we're sharing an upcoming Women in Agriculture event in suburban Chicago..
Bob Benenson
Aug 181 min read
Peak Season Prevails But Transitions are Starting
FARMERS MARKETS l Peak season crops are still in abundance at Chicago area markets, but the transition to fall is already under way...
Bob Benenson
Aug 151 min read
Liberty Prairie Non-Profit to Cut Ribbon on Living Laboratory
FOOD NON-PROFITS l Liberty Prairie, a Chicago-area non-profit focused on building a better food system, will soon open its Living Laboratory
Bob Benenson
Aug 143 min read
Northern IL Young Farmers Event: Consider Yourself Part of the Farmily
EVENTS l Northern Illinois Young Farmers Coalition works hard but they take time to play. Learn about their upcoming Farm-ily Reunion...
Bob Benenson
Aug 123 min read
The One With Me Giving an NYC Friend a Chicago Market Tour
FARMERS MARKETS l If you read Local Food Forum, you probably know I love farmers markets. Once in a while, I get to give a friend a tour...
Bob Benenson
Aug 81 min read
Dilly-Dallying at Daley Plaza: In the Loop at a Venerable Farmers Market
FARMERS MARKETS l National Farmers Market Week is winding down, so I paid homage to one of Chicago's oldest market, and its famed artwork...
Bob Benenson
Aug 86 min read
Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, August 9-August 15
FARMERS MARKETS l Saturday (8/10) is the last day of National Farmers Market Week. But every week is farmers market week at Local Food Forum
Bob Benenson
Aug 45 min read
When in the Course of Local Food Events... Fun Stuff Coming Up
EVENTS l Upcoming food & farm events in the Chicago region include a music and food fest, a visit to a Latino-owned farm, and a farm dinner.
Bob Benenson
Aug 32 min read
National Farmers Market Week: Our Favorite Topic's Annual Recognition
FARMERS MARKETS l National Farmers Market Week is upon us. OK, every week is farmers market week at Local Food Forum, but let's celebrate!
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