All hands on deck! Little Village Environmental Justice Organization is hosting a volunteer day at their farm site (31st and Albany). From 8 AM-noon, they’re inviting people to spend some time getting to know them and the land. What a great way to soak up the last of the season’s sunshine, right? Be sure to […]
Tag: Urban farming
Posted inCity Life
Come winter, come market
The cold outside might make you think that farmers’ market season is over, but there are plenty of ways to purchase locally grown and regionally-created food year round. Here are a few upcoming possibilities. Plant Chicago in Back of the Yards offers year-round indoor markets, usually scheduled biweekly, with a limited number of vendors inside […]
Posted inNews & Politics
A revolutionary act
BIPOC growers on what it’s like to urban farm on the south and west sides
Posted inNews & Politics
Community gardens beautify urban space, but some seek to transform urban society
Community organizers connect politics with plant care.
Posted inBlogs
Trump blindsided Mike Ditka with report of RNC appearance, and other Chicago news
Also, police union head speaks out on Chicago’s antipolice sentiments.
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A farm grows in Skokie
One of the sessions at the Good Food Festival will be on starting urban farms—including one with Matt Ryan of the Talking Farm in Skokie.
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A greener Chicago would be a safer Chicago
Urban farming and better care of vacant lots could reduce crime and improve life in poorer areas
Posted inArts & Culture
Show us your . . . backyard chickens
Raising chickens in Chicago’s backyards isn’t as hard as you’d think
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This Week’s Food and Drink Events
Berry dinners, garden tours, wine classes, and more.