Weekly Link Roundup – July 29 - Good Food on Every Table

Here’s the best Good Food news we’ve read this week.

Midwest Good Food

Young urban farmers look to help people in need, WGN
Ex-teacher goes into hydroponic farming, The Beacon News
Veggie Bingo Raises Support for Chicago’s Community Gardens, CivilEats
This Healthy Vending Machine Sells Salad for Up to 60% Less Than Fast Casual Chains, Food.Mic
Beyond chicken fingers: The new school lunch, Crain’s

National Good Food Conversation

When Will Food Issues Be on Politicians’ Plates?, New York Times
Tom Colicchio on Food Policy, Live from the Democratic National Convention, Modern Farmer
How to fix our food policy: A recipe for candidates, Grist
Where do the parties stand on food and agriculture?, New Food Economy
What Would Happen If the Secretary of Agriculture Became Vice President?, Food52
When Community-Supported Agriculture Is Not What It Seems, New York Times
Taking A Bite Out Of The Food Industry: Startups Change The Game, Forbes
Americans are buying more organic produce than ever, New Hope Network
Paying Farmers to Go Organic, Even Before the Crops Come In, New York Times
How WTRMLN WTR (With Help From Beyoncé) Turns Food Waste Into Health Fuel, Modern Farmer
Movement to free hens from cages may be going global, Chicago Tribune
Why Farmigo Is Shutting Down Its Online Farmers Market, Food+Tech Connect

Upcoming Events – Chicago Region

July 30

Sugar Beet Schoolhouse would love to see you at their 5th Annual Edible Garden Tour this Saturday from 9am-2pm in Oak Park and Austin. Tour 12 beautiful edible gardens, learn about bee keeping and chickens, hear live music and MORE! Free tickets will not be available the day of and they must be reserved in advance. Simply use the password “friend” to access your FREE TICKETS!

July 30 – July 31
Kale Yeah! Sugar Beet 1 Year Anniversary Party

August 2

Fleet Farming Workshop

August 3

Summer of Cider at Farmhouse Chicago benefitting FamilyFarmed

August 5

Women Farmer Workshops: In Her Boots

August 5: Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B (Browntown, WI)

August 6

Feast on the Farm – A farmer, a baker, a brewer, and a chef

August 6

Dinner on the Farm at Sandhill Family Farms (Brodhead, WI)