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Bob Benenson

Aug 8, 20241 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 8, 20246 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 4, 20245 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 3, 20242 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!

Bob Benenson

Aug 3, 20242 min read

Those Fruitful Farmers Markets

FARMERS MARKETS l Chicago-area farmers markets are about as peak as the season gets. If you're not a market regular, now's the time to go!

Bob Benenson

Jul 31, 20245 min read

USDA Sets Payments to Address Farm, Ranch, Forest Discrimination

FARM POLICY l USDA sets payments totaling $2.2 billion to 43,000 farmers who faced discrimination in federal farm, ranch and forest programs

Bob Benenson

Jul 31, 20245 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, August 2-August 8

FARMERS MARKETS l It's peak local food season...but it won't long. If you're in our Chicago region, visit one of a market over the next week

Bob Benenson

Jul 25, 20246 min read

Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule, July 26-August 1

FARMERS MARKETS l This is the best time of the year to buy locally produced food. Check out the weekly Chicago area farmers market schedule

Bob Benenson

Jul 24, 20241 min read

Tomato Care for Higher Yield Instructional on August 11

TOMATO FARMING l "Tomato Care for Higher Yields" is an instructional for farmers that will take place on August 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m...

Bob Benenson

Jul 24, 20242 min read

Learn About Creative Approach to Farmland Access

FARMLAND ACCESS l The cost farmland is a bug hurdle for those starting or expanding farms. An upcoming webinar features a creative solution