October 13, 2012 – Growing Power Iron St Farm, 10am-1pm We are thrilled to announce the Chicago Ideas Week Affiliate Event, Good Food: Stories of a Revolution. Produced by FamilyFarmed.org in collaboration with New Venture Advisors and Growing Power, the event will showcase leaders in the Good Food Movement that work to build healthy and equitable [...]
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Big Bowl Goes Local With FamilyFarmed.org!
FamilyFarmed.org is pleased to report on the success of its local procurement partnership with Big Bowl. The Asian concept restaurant has nine restaurants including four in the Chicago area, and is committed to purchasing sustainable, local food. Big Bowl has been a sponsor of the Good Food Festival & Conference and after Big Bowl and [...]
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Chicago Tribune: Restaurants take a fresh look at local produce
By Emily Bryson York, Chicago Tribune reporter February 12, 2012 When Big Bowl wanted to serve more locally grown fruits and vegetables, it turned to a small farmer last year and planted a big order: The chef selected and paid $15,000 for heirloom seeds. In addition to the bounty of fresh bok choy, garlic and [...]
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