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Bob Benenson
Jun 10, 20244 min read
Wild Onion's — and Mary Meyer's — Moment
Food Co-ops l The Chicago region is undergoing a mini-surge in openings of community food co-ops. Chicago's Wild Onion Market is the latest.
Bob Benenson
Jun 7, 20243 min read
Meeting of the Minds
Food Advocacy l Illinois Stewardship Alliance, the state's policy advocate for local farmers and eaters, is marking its 50th anniversary.
Bob Benenson
Jun 6, 20247 min read
Local Food Forum's Website is LIVE
Local Food Forum l This new Local Food Forum website has launched. Visit often, send your feedback, and help us build a better food system.
Bob Benenson
Jun 6, 20244 min read
Chicago Region Farmers Market Schedule: June 7-13, 2024
Chicago Farmers Markets l So many farmers markets are open during the week of June 7-13. Let's get out there and support local farmers!
Bob Benenson
Jun 4, 20245 min read
SOAR Winners
Farmers Markets Chicago l The June surge of Chicago area farmers market openings has its charms, and this downtown market is one of them.
Bob Benenson
May 31, 20243 min read
If Beating the Rain Were an Olympic Sport...
I got out early Saturday morning because I was racing the rain on my first 2024 trip to the Green City satellite market in Chicago’s..
Bob Benenson
May 28, 20245 min read
Two Leading Non-Profits Join on Farmland Deal
Tuesday afternoon brought some rain showers to Chicago. As the storm passed, I was busy reading something when Barb, who was...
Bob Benenson
May 25, 20243 min read
Begyle/Dovetail Oomph-Pa-Pa Beer Fest
Among the other highlights, we have a straight-on view of Navy Pier. We arrived at our new home on a Wednesday, not knowing that there...
Bob Benenson
May 22, 20246 min read
Hello, Picasso, My Old Friend
Barb and I had an errand to run in the Loop, so we timed it so we could drop in on the season opener of the venerable Daley Plaza Market...
Bob Benenson
May 21, 20244 min read
Illinois Rice? It's Nice... and at Green City
Yesterday I spent the whole day working at Naturally Chicago’s impressive Pitch Slam and Financing & Innovation Forum. As many of you know..
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