In honor of National Farmers Market Week, read this post on the importance of partnerships in administering the Double Value Coupon Program.
FRESH the movie will be showing at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago until Aug. 5.
Download the full FamilyFarmed.org report "Ready to Grow: A plan for increasing Illinois fruit and vegetable production." The report details current obstacles and recommendations for meeting the increasing wholesale demand for local foods.
Whole Foods opened its first on-site community garden in Virginia, which could serve as a potential model for other stores.
A community-supported agriculture (CSA) drop-off site was almost shut down by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.
Irv & Shelly's Fresh Picks' current newsletter features an interview with Tiny Greens Organic Farm.
Backyard chicken enthusiast groups continue to grow in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
The City of Chicago approved a 3rd Wal-Mart store, in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
The Community Food Security Coalition 14th Annual Conference will take place Oct. 16-19, 2010, in New Orleans, LA. Scholarships are available and early registration deadline is Aug. 13.
Attention farmers market managers in Illinois: Illinois Department of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Statistics Service are requesting information on growers and vendors represented at this year's farmers markets. Download the full letter here.