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Bob Benenson

Sep 7, 20242 min read

Winter Squash Squeezes in at Late Summer Chicago Market

FARMERS MARKET l It was a beautiful Saturday at Chicago's Green City Market, with a difference: The season's first appearance of outerwear.

Bob Benenson

Sep 5, 20246 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, September 6-12

FARMERS MARKETS l It's still warm enough for summer wear at Chicago markets, but the clock's ticking on that beautiful peak season produce

Bob Benenson

Sep 2, 20242 min read

Major Coalition Prepares Letter Calling for a Strong Farm Bill

FOOD POLICY l The federal Farm Bill expires at the end of the month. A big coalition of better-food organizations is laying out priorities

Bob Benenson

Aug 29, 20243 min read

Dispatch from Colorado: Sometimes a Farmstand is the Place to Be

LOCAL FOOD l Local Food Forum subscriber Ruth Katcher has toured the West with local food stops. She shares an essay about a Colorado stand.

Bob Benenson

Aug 29, 20246 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, August 30-September(!) 5

FARMERS MARKET l Sunday starts September, so we're turning a corner toward the end of our peak season. Here's the week's Chicago-area sked.

Bob Benenson

Aug 28, 20242 min read

Thursday: Online Events Feature School Food, LGBTQ+ Farmers

FOOD POLICY l Online events on 8/29 feature US agriculture and education officials on school food and Illinois non-profits on LGBTQ+ farmers

Bob Benenson

Aug 28, 20243 min read

Project 2025 Agenda Could Set Back Better Food... and Farmers in General

FOOD AND FARM POLICY l Project 2025 is the hard-right policy wish list. Learn how it could damage efforts to build a better food system...

Bob Benenson

Aug 27, 20241 min read

Windy City Harvest Hosts Info Sessions on Apprentice Program

FARMER TRAINING l Chicago's Windy City Harvest is recruiting its next urban ag apprentice cohort, and is holding a series of info sessions

Ruth Katcher

Aug 27, 20243 min read

Reader Provides Glimpse of a Small-Town South Dakota Farmers Market

FARMERS MARKETS l Custer, SD's population would fit on many blocks in big cities. But a contributor found the farmers market scene familiar

Bob Benenson

Aug 26, 20241 min read

Illinois Hemp Growers' Fundraiser Outing is Par for the Course

FARM NON-PROFITS l While many non-profits hold dinners and galas, Illinois Hemp Growers Association is raising money with a fun day out...