News & Events from The Spence Farm Foundation
Guest Blog Post by Molly Reams Thompson Imagine that farmers, producers and chefs hold the keys to creating better communities. I believe they do! This idea seems simple enough. Simple, but hardly easy.… Continue Reading
Spence Farm Foundation Mid-November 2017 – February 2018 Spence Farm Foundation is searching for a talented, creative, and passionate person to be our next Social Media Intern. This is a part-time position and school credit is available. The Spence Farm… Continue Reading
The Artisan Grain Collaborative is a collective of bakers, chefs, nonprofits, farmers, millers, distributors, agriculture researchers and school nutrition experts that are working to promote a regenerative food system by building the market for local grains across the Midwest. In… Continue Reading
Artisan Grain Collaborative’s Research and Education Center Spence Farm Foundation seeks a consultant to coordinate a chef/baker grain evaluation process, provide baking expertise, and supporting curriculum development as part of our larger efforts within the Artisan Grain Collaborative. Request for… Continue Reading
As a proud member of the Artisan Grain Collaborative, we’re excited to announce our @foodlandopportunity grant to launch a grain hub in Chicagoland! By connecting farmers, researchers, educators, bakers, & distributors, the hub will expand the market for local grains,… Continue Reading
Taste. Influence. Sustain. Share.
It’s a once-a-year celebration of truly delicious dishes crafted by artisan food pros — all from the sustainable bounty of local small farms—with all proceeds from a charity auction to benefit the Spence Farm Foundation. Your day will be filled… Continue Reading
Spence Farm Foundation would like to give a big thank you to Big Grove Tavern. During the month of July they are donating a portion of their weekday lunch business to Spence Farm Foundation. Big Grove Tavern is the first… Continue Reading
Chef Chris Pandel & Friends: A Five-Senses Experience for Spence Farm Foundation June 19, 2015 | 7:00 pm Exclusive Farm to Table 10-course Menu with Wine Pairings Evolve Bistro, International Culinary School at the Institute of Art—Chicago Cost $300.00 30… Continue Reading
We’re part of the Good Food movement! Celebrate with @SpenceFarmFound at @GoodFoodFestChi March 19-21 at the UIC Forum, Chicago. Inspiring speakers, DIY workshops, chef demos, trade show floor, Kids’ Corner, and great food and craft drink. http://bit.ly/GFFChi2015