Welcome to The Plant

The Plant is a new kind of organization in a very old building. It’s part vertical farm, part food-business incubator, part research and education space – and it will be entirely off the grid. Take a look around to learn more about what we’re doing – and welcome!

It’s Groundbreaking!

Join us Friday, November 9 at 2 p.m. for our ceremonial groundbreaking on our anaerobic digester. A historic step forward!

Eisenmann Anaerobic Digester

Working toward non-profit status, permits and licenses

Big thanks to the folks at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP for their pro bono assistance as we work toward 501(c)(3) status for the farm. I’d also like to thank the City of Chicago-Departments of Environment, Community Development and Zoning and Land Use Planning for their ongoing support and willingness to work with us on our [...]

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Building Momentum at the Open House

Around 200 people stopped in to see The Plant in its pre-transformed state.  Thanks to everyone who helped prepare, cook and clean up, especially Ted Lemen and Phillip Acklin who played the piano and drums for the duration.  We’ve collected many email addresses from folks who want to help and we’ll send something out to [...]

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New video

Ben’s posted another video on the vimeo page! This one includes a sneak peek inside the new building. The Plant Takes Root in the Stockyards from The Plant Chicago on Vimeo.

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