Controversy in the local food universe
October 30, 2011 Michelle Obama fights food deserts…why is that controversial? Here are some depressing statistics about Chicago’s food desert,
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Author: Mike Nowak
Food Day, food inspired and food harvest
October 23, 2011 Mike welcomes U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky Last week I reported on Food Day, which will be celebrated
Read MoreNational Food Day, Magnificent Landcapes and Suspect Orange Juice
October 16, 2011 Food Day is October 24, and Elgin celebrates…a little early It’s quite possible that you haven’t heard
Read MoreStill fighting to save Landreth Seeds
October 2 , 2011 Marketing Miracle? Landreth Seed Co. fights on I began tellilng the story of the historic D.
Read MoreProtecting trees, public lands and urban chickens
September 18, 2011 The 2011 STIHL Tour des Trees October 2!…but not in Chicago Remember last year when we did
Read MoreCleaning parks, protecting prairie and saving a seed company
September 11, 2011 The Poo Free Parks® empire expands in Chicagoland This might be the most important statistic you learn
Read MoreSaving a shared kitchen, an heirloom seed company and a spectacular lakeshore ecosystem
September 4 , 2011 Logan Square Kitchen update Last week I talked about the hoops of fire that Zina Murray,
Read MoreTaking on the City, the Media and Winter
August 28, 2011 Sustainable Food Fundamentals: Logan Square Kitchen is officially FED UP, takes on Chicago Department of Public Health
Read MoreWhen cucumber beetles, humans and banks attack
August 21, 2011 Attack of the cucumber beetles! Those of you who follow my radio show and this website know
Read MoreA week of special events
August 14, 2011 Event #1 – Now streaming LIVE: #gardenchat party at The Yarden! You might even have noticed my
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