Food Justice Leader Erika Allen, Juneteeth, Urban Growers Collective
Chicago Urban Farming Non-Profit Advocates for Food Equity
This morning, I was pondering how to commemorate Juneteeth, the June 19 national holiday celebrating the end of the gross injustice of slavery in the United States, when I received an email from Urban Growers Collective (UGC) with powerful commentary about the meaning of Juneteenth intermixed with the organization's achievements.
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Just yesterday, I moderated a food and farm sustainability panel at the Chicago Innovation Climate Summit and had the honor of sharing the stage with Erika Allen, UGC’s CEO and a forceful advocate of urban farming; food justice, access and equity; education; and environmental protection.
Local Food Forum will have a follow-up article about the event that will include a recording.
Reminder: This Week's Farmers Market Schedule for Your Weekend Planning
Just a reminder: The weekend is prime farmers market time. Click the button to check out Local Food Forum’s Farmers Market Tracker and make your plans.
FYI, the weather forecast is for hot temperatures this weekend. Dress lightly, bring cold packs if you’re going to be out a while, and shop early in the day if you can.
Reminder: Wild Onion Co-Op’s 1st Anniversary Party is Sunday
Wild Onion Market, the co-op grocery store located in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, is celebrating its 1st anniversary on Sunday, June 22 — and you're invited.
The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the store, located at 7007 N. Clark St. (at Lunt)
Live music… Local vendors… Activities for kids… Delicious food samples… and much more!
See you there?