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by auachicago | Dec 8, 2016 | Chicago, Education, Events, Meetings, Uncategorized, Urban Agriculture
How can we ensure the continued success of local farms in our foodshed? Direct-market business models such as farmers markets and community supported agriculture (CSA) have fueled much of the growth of the local food movement in the last two decades. However,...
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by auachicago | Aug 14, 2015 | Chicago, Compost, Legislation, Urban Agriculture
In 2015, the city of Chicago passed amendments to Chicago’s compost ordinance that now allows community gardens and urban farms to accept and compost food scraps and other organic waste generated off-site. What does this mean for community gardeners? Under the new...
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by auachicago | Jul 14, 2015 | Chicago, Education, Tips and Ideas
By Kathlee Freeman The benefits of gardening are huge, including increased time spent outdoors, fresh fruits and vegetables, connections with neighbors and the community, and a way to relax and unwind. However, as they say, there’s no such thing as a free lunch...
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by auachicago | Jun 24, 2015 | Chicago, Events, Urban Agriculture
Urban agriculture is thriving in Chicago, so let’s CELEBRATE! Join AUA for a very special summer night of local food & drinks, a one-of-a-kind urban agriculture showcase & market, live music, and new connections. Details below. Take advantage...
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by auachicago | Jan 29, 2015 | Chicago, Events
3rd Annual Urban Livestock Expo Convenes Prospective & Experienced Critter Keepers on Valentine’s Day In search of a fun and informative Valentine’s Day excursion? What says “I love ewe” better than taking your date to the third annual Urban...
by auachicago | Jan 28, 2015 | Chicago
By Gabriel Piemonte I’m in an open field just past twilight, carrying a shovel and a bucket I just pulled from my trunk. It’s late December, so the remaining light is quickly diminishing. I’m in an overcoat and a trilby hat. I pull out a pair of gloves from the...
