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Chicago ordinance paves way for Englewood urban farm

by Cassandra West October 25, 2011 Agriculture

Share The first urban farm developed under Chicago’s new urban agriculture ordinance broke ground Oct. 14 on a one-acre gravel-covered site in Englewood. Growing Home Inc., which already operates a half-acre agricultural property nearby, will manage the farm and have it planted for the spring 2012 growing season. By next summer the vacant lot will [...]

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Locally grown, locally produced foods taking hold

by Cassandra West September 18, 2011 Chicago
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Share Take a look around and perhaps you’ve noticed a trend we’ve been following recently: the growth of locally produced specialty foods and drinks. Increasingly, local foods entrepreneurs are moving beyond selling produce fresh from the garden or farm. Many are now turning locally grown produce into condiments, teas, seasonings, herbal tinctures, bath and body [...]

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Suburban gardener maximizes her space for growing food

by Cassandra West August 15, 2011 Gardening

Share Debbie Kong, a master gardener and gardening educator in Chicago’s western suburbs, gave us a tour recently of her spread. Debbie decided this year to expand her “farmette,” as we fondly refer to her garden, and use more of her land to grow food. She and her daughter, who’s known as Little Green Girl, [...]

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Garfield Park Conservatory teaches greener living

by Cassandra West August 15, 2011 Chicago
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Share The Garfield Park Conservatory on Chicago’s West Side is offering another series of workshops for those interested in greener living. We encourage you to check them out. Here’s what coming up next on the Conservatory’s “Growing & Green Living” schedule: How to Harvest, Use & Brew Compost Wednesday, Aug. 17, 6-7:30 pm $5 suggested [...]

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FAQs on proposed urban ag ordinance in Chicago

by Cassandra West August 4, 2011 Agriculture
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Share Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration is moving along with plans to define urban agriculture in Chicago as it tries to get an ordinance passed by the City Council. In late July, the Mayor’s Office released an FAQ on urban agriculture and a document on urban farms (commercial) and community gardens (non-commercial). One difference between an [...]

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Emanuel plans to expand urban agriculture in Chicago

by Editor July 26, 2011 Agriculture

Share Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to expand community gardens and urban farms to promote economic development, job creation and increase access to healthier food options in Chicago’s food deserts. “It is unacceptable that thousands of Chicagoans live in communities that lack access to fresh foods,” Emanuel said Tuesday during a ribbon-cutting for the urban Iron [...]

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Fresh Moves mobile food market hits Chicago streets

by Cassandra West June 22, 2011 Community
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Share In urban communities known as “food deserts,” fresh, healthy produce is often nowhere to be found. Processed meats, sodas and chips, well, those are available in abundance. To improve nutrition and curb digesting too many empty calories, residents in food deserts must have access to more fruits and vegetables. Now, there’s an option. Fresh [...]

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In thick of winter, seed swap season heats up

by Cassandra West February 7, 2011 Community
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Share The snow may keep coming down here in Chicago, but we know the growing season is coming, too. To help gardeners get ready, communities and organizations are hosting seed swaps this month. In the last few years, seed swaps have become popular in the U.S., and they’re growing trend in the U.K., where Seedy [...]

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