Lori Rotenberk, Civil Eats

Lori Rotenberk

Civil Eats

Chicago, IL, United States

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Past articles by Lori:

On Henry's Farm, Experimenting with Radical Adaptation to the Climate Crisis

With climate change forcing organic farmer Henry Brockman to “start over,” he’s making radical changes in anticipation of the challenges ahead. → Read More

On Chicago’s South Side, A community rises again

Newly minted MacArther “genius” Emmanuel Pratt nurtures a neighborhood’s deep roots and promising new beginnings. → Read More

This tractor runs on BS — but it’s the real, eco-friendly deal

Meet the world’s first methane-fueled tractor. → Read More

How do real farmers feel about their industry being sexed up?

Not all farmers are cool with their livelihood being the "new cool.” → Read More

In Chicago, parks are on the upswing

From grand old parks designed by the masters to tiny pocket parks in the barrio, the Windy City is going green. → Read More

Women Farmers Connect and Build Networks Through Shared Meals

For women in Wisconsin, potlucks can mean the difference between farming alone, and feeling like part of something bigger. → Read More

This Southside Chicago neighborhood is about to become a national park

The neighborhood is a far cry from Yellowstone or Yosemite, but it is significant for other reasons. → Read More

Finding the magic and manure in one family's farming chronicles

The Brockman family writes about the challenges of the seasons, the hard realities of farming organically, and the turmoil of climate change. → Read More

These old barns are good for more than reclaimed wood and weddings

Around the country, these classic, crumbling structures are being spruced up and put back to work, thanks to a new generation of sustainable farmers. → Read More

Teaching kids about climate change? Read them a classic story

Skip the lectures and the horror stories, says this environmental science prof, and just help them fall in love with nature. → Read More

A growing appetite for local food sends us back to our root cellars

Don’t want to buy carrots grown in Timbuktu? Good news: Local farmers may have a few tucked away underground. → Read More

Up the creek by pedal power: An Englishman bikes the Hudson Valley

Nick Hand rode 500 miles from Manhattan to Hudson Falls, following Pete Seeger's "dirty stream," interviewing and photographing working people along the way. → Read More

Man of the cloth: Zace the Great grows organic, heirloom veggies -- and blue jeans

On a farm in the hills of Ohio, 36-year-old Zachary Myers has built a cottage industry on vintage denim. → Read More

When it comes to climate change, this artist lets the trees do the talking

A new installation along Chicago’s latest linear park will let people watch the slow-motion calamity of climate change -- by way of tree blossoms. → Read More

Camp appeal: Photos of gorgeous modern tents for urban adventurers

Check out photos of beautiful, otherworldly, and thoughtful tent designs. → Read More

Breaking the grass ceiling: On U.S. farms, women are taking the reins

Drawn by a desire to feed the world, build community, and find a meaningful life, more and more women are cultivating careers in farming. → Read More