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Equitable Water Access for Chicago Food Security
Sign this petition to support a more equitable water policy for Chicago Gardens and Farms For more...
AUA Awards 67 Farmer Support Grants to Chicagoland Farms and Gardens
6.29.20 — For Immediate Release Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA), Food:Land:Opportunity...
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter. Our team at AUA continues to be deeply saddened and angered by the unjust...
COVID-19 Farmer Support Grant — Round 2
Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA), Food:Land:Opportunity (FLO), and Slow Food Chicago (SFC)...
Dr. Peter Sakas, Beloved Avian Veterinarian, Passes Due to COVID-19 Complications
"It is with a very heavy heart that I report that my favorite avian vet, mentor, and supporter,...
COVID-19 FARMER SUPPORT GRANT
Advocates for Urban Agriculture,...
Urban Livestock Expo
AUA’s Urban Livestock Expo returns with FREE, family-friendly workshops on raising bees, goats, chickens, ducks, quail and more in your yard!
20 FREE workshops on raising goats, chickens, ducks, bees, and quail in the city! What can you expect at this Expo of workshops on daily care, ideal breeds, troubleshooting common problems, and professionals’ tips for being a good neighbor with animals in the city?
Autumn News: AUA Launches Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship, Annual Fall Gathering, Proposed City Livestock Policy Update, & More!
AUA launches our Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship program, Our annual, beloved Fall Gathering returns...
Action Alert & Joint Statement Opposing Proposed Chicago Livestock Ordinance (O2019-7576)
September 26, 2019 Right now, Aldermen Lopez (15th ward) and Napolitano (41st ward) are pushing an...
September’s Urban Ag News and Events!
AUA is delighted to expand our support for urban farms with our Grower Support Tab; Collaborate...
You're invited to Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA)’s 5th annual Grown in Chicago Soirée,...
Spring AUA & Urban Ag News!
Welcome to your spring AUA newsletter, blooming with resources to nourish our local food system....
Schedule Announced for the Good Food Commons – FREE Soil Screening for Lead & Urban Ag Workshops!
AUA is delighted to be organizing the 2019 Organic Valley Good Food Commons at FamilyFarmed's Good...
AUA’s Winter Urban Ag Newsletter: So Many Ways to Get Involved!
As we prepare for the upcoming growing season, we're delighted to share that there are so many...
What You Can Do in a Year: 2018’s Successes!
It’s been an exciting and transformational year at Advocates for Urban Agriculture! In 2018, we...
Urban Growers & Supporters Gather to Strategize Upcoming Opportunities and Challenges at AUA’s Fall Gathering
At AUA’s annual Fall Gathering the evening of October 24th, nearly 100 urban growers and...
You’re Invited! AUA’s Annual Fall Gathering, Oct. 24th
Join AUA and your urban ag community for our Fall Gathering to: BYOB potluck (on the rooftop,...
Your AUA & Urban Ag End-of-Summer Newsletter is Here!
Dear Advocates, Welcome to your end of summer AUA newsletter, filled with the fruit of yet another...
Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) receives major funding from The Chicago Community Trust to support urban farm operations to become market ready and meet best practices
Contact: Nick Lucas, Programs Manager, 773-850-0428, outreach@auachicago.org Advocates for Urban...
Urban Farm & Community Garden Composters: Register today to keep your site in compliance!
As you likely know, in 2015 the city of Chicago passed amendments to the city...
Save the Date Aug. 9th for AUA’s Grown in Chicago Soirée!
AUA's Grown in Chicago Soirée returns! Featuring a night market-style showcase of urban gardens...
AUA’s “Member May” and Spring Newsletter!
AUA is delighted to share your spring urban agriculture newsletter, bursting with all the latest...
Free Soil Testing, Urban Ag Workshops & More at the Good Food EXPO!
The Good Food EXPO is here! AUA is delighted to be a part of the largest gathering in the Midwest...
The Latest Urban Ag News & Community Events: AUA’s Winter Newsletter is Here!
Dear Advocates, As growers, we know that winter is the perfect time to reflect and plan for the...
Request for Urban Ag Workshop Proposals at the Good Food EXPO
Calling all urban growers, composters, keepers of livestock, and chefs! Share your urban...
AUA’s 2017 Year and Impact Review
Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) is delighted to share our Year in Review with you! It’s been...
Your Donation to AUA Doubled at 7am tomorrow, #GivingTuesday – But Until The Fund Runs Out!
Beginning at 7am tomorrow, November 28th, Facebook and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are...
2018 Beginning Farmer of the Year Competition Announced: $1,000 Cash prize! Great Publicity!
The Beginning Farmer of the Year award, sponsored by Routes to Farm, a Farmer Alliance of...
AUA’s Fall Newsletter Is Here!
Did you catch AUA's Fall Newsletter? Read on for: details on hoop house funding for Cook County...
Save the Date for AUA & Patchwork Farms’ Urban Ag Fall Gathering – Thurs, Oct. 26th!
AUA and Patchwork Farms warmly invite you to our annual FREE Fall Gathering on Thursday,...