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The Food Revolution Starts at the Source: Introducing LocalSource 🌾
A behind-the-scenes look at a new mission to fix our broken food system—and how you can join the movement.
The Spear-it of Spring
Locally Grown Asparagus Has Arrived!
Plants on a Mission:
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Reflections on Mindful Cooking and Local Inspiration
"The one absolutely essential requirement for the art of cooking is a love for its raw materials..."
McHenry County Lupulin Project
The Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC teamed up with @KishwaukeeBrewingCompany in Woodstock to release a small-batch pale ale brewed with hops grown on MCC's student farm.
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The Evolution of Locally Sourced
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What does a sustainable restaurant look like?
At Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, sustainability has always been more than a buzzword — it's been a guiding principle.