BLACK FARMERS l Black farmers need our support. BlackFarmers Index is an online tool that helps you find Black-owned farms across the US...

LOCAL FOOD l As during COVID, we are in a cycle in which local farmers are on the spot to come to the rescue as food staples become scarcer

LOCAL FOOD l This article combines lists of Chicago region indoor winter farmers markets and other seasonal sources of locally produced food

FARM AID l Carolyn Mugar, Farm Aid's executive director since its founding, is retiring, as is longtime associate director Glenda Yoder...

FOOD EDUCATION l Famed chef Rick Bayless had words of praise and hope for graduates of Chicago's Impact Culinary Training, which he founded

CRAFT SPIRITS l The owners of Journeyman Distillery are old friends, so I accepted an invite for a trip to visit their new Indiana complex..

THANKSGIVING SUSTAINABILITY l A sustainability-focused panel of chefs and restaurateurs had timely tips for greening up your Thanksgiving.

SUSTAINABILITY l Daisies, a standout on Chicago’s restaurant scene, hosted an panel on sustainability on Saturday featuring culinary leaders

LOCAL FOOD FORUM l The publisher's birthday is nigh. To celebrate, he's donating 20% of any new paid subscription to The Evolved Network...

RESTAURANTS l One Off Hospitality, a leading Chicago restaurant group, is on trend with its big new catering and special events commissary..