This update was cross-posted on ChicagoREgen
New Source for Food and Environmental News
The Food and Environment Reporting Network, Inc., an independent non-profit news organization that contributes investigative reports to major media outlets on food, agriculture, and environmental health, has launched: www.thefern.org
Farmers Market Management Tool
Check out a free tool for managing farmers markets, designed to cut down on admin time, make vendors easier to manage and keep customers better informed.
A Strategy and Tool Kit to Help Beginning Farmers Succeed
Check out FoodshedGuide.org for a tool to assist farmers and creditors in understanding the new food business landscape.
Farm to School Toolkit Available
An online toolkit designed to assist anyone interested in incorporating more local foods into their school menu, available on the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition website.
United Fresh: Produce Affects All 50 States
View comprehensive state-by-state profiles that show the impact of fruit and vegetable production nationwide, demonstrating that the fruit and vegetable industry has a tangible impact on the health and economy of every state.
New Listserve for Chicagoans interested in Food
FoodLoveChicago is a space to share stories, recipes, events, inspirations, skills, resources and opportunities related to food and community. Join
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