Weekly Link Roundup – August 5

 

Midwest Good Food

• How Chicago Became a Leader in Urban Agriculture, ChicagoInno
• A Tale of Resale: How Big Chains’ Produce Ends Up in Local Grocery Stores, WBEZ
• Chefs unearth inspiration in farmers market finds, Northbrook Star
• Round of documentaries shapes story of sustainable agriculture, Illinois Farmer Today
• CSAs can be part of farmers’ marketing mix, Illinois Farmer Today
• Mariano’s Looking To Add Lakeview Flavor Ahead Of August Opening, DNAInfo
• Sprig pauses food delivery service in Chicago, lays off seven people, TechCrunch
• Next wave of ecopreneurs hopes to find key to making aquaponics profitable, Chicago Tribune
• Nine Questions with Angela Mason, Associate Vice President of Windy City Harvest, Food Tank

 

National Good Food Conversation

• Farming on the moon and meat grown in a lab: 6 thoughts on the future of food from Elon Musk’s brother, Washington Post
• Your Scientific Guide to Eating Like a Good Human in 2016, WIRED
• This healthy fast food chain adjusts its prices based on local income levels, Tech Insider
• Chipotle Getting Into Burgers Isn’t as Crazy as You Think, Motley Fool
• TJ Maxx has already knocked out Macy’s, Nordstrom, and JCPenney — and now it’s coming for Whole Foods, Business Insider

 

• Why Has a Clothing Company Made a Film About Food and Agriculture?, Civil Eats
• Should colleges treat their students to fine dining or financial aid?, grist
• President Obama Signs GMO ‘Non-labeling’ Bill, Leaves Millions of Americans in the Dark, Center for Food Safety
• Heirloom Non-GMO Corn Is Helping Sustain Mexico’s Heritage and Farmers, EcoWatch
• If Your Veggies Weren’t Grown in Soil, Can They be Organic?, Civil Eats
• Another Reason To Buy Directly From Farmers: You Could Help the Local Economy More, Modern Farmer

 

• Call for investment in sustainable ag, Morning Ag Clips
• Addressing food safety challenges, Morning Ag Clips
• Special reports on new food safety rules: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition has released 2 new reports, Morning Ag Clips

 

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