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Bob Benenson

Oct 1, 20245 min read

Do Good, Eat Well: Chicago Non-Profit Fundraising Event Roundup

CHEF PHILANTHROPY l Local Food Forum writes often about our food non-profits and the chefs who support them. Here are four upcoming examples

Bob Benenson

Sep 25, 20242 min read

There's No Place Like Homegrown: The Non-Profits of Farm Aid 2024

FARM AID l One of the most rewarding parts of attending Farm Aid is spending time with food non-profits exhibiting in the Homegrown Village

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 23, 20241 min read

Farm Aid 2024 Photos: Margo Price Lived Family Farmers' Plight

FARM AID l Other star-leaders of Farm Aid have long careers, Margo Price's is relatively new. But her family reflects Farm Aid's mission...

Bob Benenson

Sep 18, 20242 min read

You Can Watch the Farm Aid Concert from the Comfort of Home

FARM AID l I am delighted to be heading to upstate New York for this weekend's Farm Aid Festival. Not going? You can tune in from home!...

Bob Benenson

Sep 10, 20241 min read

Farmers Rising Non-Profit Sets Virtual Farm Beginnings Intensive

Seven-Week Course Targeted to Farmers with One Year to Five Years Experience The average age of farmers across the nation is pushing 60,...

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...

Bob Benenson

Aug 25, 20241 min read

Illinois Stewardship Alliance Awards Spotlight Four Farm Leaders

FARMS AND FARMERS l Illinois Stewardship Alliance — the state's local food & farm policy advocate — announced three major farm awards...

Bob Benenson

Aug 25, 20241 min read

Non-Profit Elawa Farm Sets Annual Dinner, Seeks Farm Manager

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Elawa Farm, a non-profit in Lake Forest, IL, is hosting a leading chef for its annual dinner and is hiring a farm manager

Bob Benenson

Aug 25, 20241 min read

Healthy Schools Campaign to Hold Change for Good Fundraiser on 9/26

FOOD NON-PROFITS l Healthy Schools Campaign, based here in Chicago, is holding a "Change for Good" fundraiser in the Loop on September 26...