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One Seed Chicago: Eggplant, radish or swiss chard?

One Seed Chicago: Eggplant, radish or swiss chard?

Posted by on Jan 30, 2011 in local Agriculture, Seedlings, Urban Farming | 3 comments

Thinking about what to plant when the growing season finally returns to Chicago? After a long, cold, snowy winter like the one we’ve had...

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CDC: Adults eating less fruit, not enough veggies

CDC: Adults eating less fruit, not enough veggies

Posted by on Sep 10, 2010 in Seedlings | 0 comments

Americans may be growing more vegetables in their back yards and community gardens, but most still don’t eat enough vegetables, and...

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Chicago Public Schools to buy more produce from Illinois farmers

Posted by on Jul 16, 2010 in Seedlings | 0 comments

The food service provider for Chicago Public Schools plans to increase the produce it buys from Illinois farmers. Chartwells-Thompson...

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USDA seeks public comments on new food guidelines

Posted by on Jun 27, 2010 in Seedlings | 0 comments

By Susan Richardson The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking public comments through July 15 on the proposed 2010 Dietary Guidelines...

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Wholesome Wave Foundation funds ‘Link Bucks’ at Farmers Markets

Wholesome Wave Foundation funds ‘Link Bucks’ at Farmers Markets

Posted by on Apr 28, 2010 in Seedlings | 0 comments

Link card users will get more beans for their bucks at Chicago Farmers Market this season thanks to a grant from the Wholesome Wave...

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