Meet George Madzhirov- his mission is to bring better lunches to schools focusing on a long term, sustainable program planned around food, wellness and education. bit.ly/2EuilTi

Chicago has always done a great job of adding urban farms where they're needed most.

Today, "mindfulness" may just be a trendy buzzword, but when Daphne Mazarakis developed a mindfulness curriculum for Northwestern's School of Engineering, it was barely on the radar. bit.ly/2yJ5ff0

What does it really mean to be an entrepreneur, beyond the textbook definition? bit.ly/2wN4KjN

“As you get better at things that are very valuable, you acquire more career capital. It is this career capital that you can then turn around and invest into your career...passion, or satisfaction.” - Cal Newport nyti.ms/2CR7wcx

For the first time ever, Loyola students have the opportunity to obtain an Associates Degree through the Arrupe College program. Not only is this a first for Loyola University, but a first for any of the 28 schools founded by the Jesuits of America. bit.ly/2yHv7YA

Shop local this year! #Pumpkin patches are not only more fun for the entire family, but buying there supports the #local community as well! Do you have a favorite pumpkin patch? 🎃

"When launching any kind of company, three elements are essential: a viable idea for a product or service, the ability to execute #development and #distribution and the #capital to sustain the business until it sustains itself." bit.ly/2yiXHQv

#Sustainability is important for #businesses big and small. bit.ly/2EpTWyl

Chicago's Field Museum's "Edible Treasures Garden" is a perfect example of how produce can be grown in any setting and educates it's visitors on the importance of #UrbanFarming! Learn more about all their other #sustainable landscaping techniques here! bit.ly/2yJOeRI

Curious if there's an urban or community garden close to you? Don't worry, there's a map for that! cuamp.org

Are you looking for a wholly local Thanksgiving meal? Get everything you need this holiday from Local Foods

Last week, CEO of MightyVine, Gary Lazarski spoke on a panel about upcoming changes in the food and beverage industry- what do you foresee the biggest changes being?

This week we're introducing Rob Levitt of butcherandlarder where he discusses the importance of quality meat not only during the holiday season, but all year long and much more. Find the full interview below. bit.ly/2A8B2GU

Interesting read! on.wsj.com/2zkHT0n

Happy Thanksgiving!

Do you agree? We would love to see more restaurants around the city tapping into local and seasonal cooking! bit.ly/2Camqck

This week we interviewed Frank Holmes, Warehouse Manager at localfoods in Chicago- he expounds in a genuinely heartfelt interview about his personal challenges that led to professional growth with support from Growing Home. Find the full interview below! bit.ly/2LtlC5o

Join Jim Murphy, CEO of Grow Forward, as he talks local food production and sourcing this Friday at 9am! Details below and register here: bit.ly/2zQaihN

Great interview with LocalCoho CEO Phil Gibson. LocalCoho is one of our portfolio companies raising Coho salmon in the Finger Lakes Region in New York! bit.ly/32Jpb1X