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Franklinton Gardens Organization Heads Healthy Corner Store Initiative
The challenge to getting fresh food into the urban center is building enough demand among the residents. This article shows that shopkeepers at corner stores want to carry more fresh vegetable and fruit, but the demand for such is not there yet. Economically disadvantaged people usually have less time to prepare fresh whole foods. Many folks lack the cooking skills and often the equipment. It is much easier and usually cheaper to eat processed foods that are much less nutritious. Franklinton Gardens is working on the many elements of this complex issue. Read the full story at the Dispatch Want to get involved? Learn more about the Franklinton Gardens Organization at their website www.franklintongardens.org Their Facebook page … Read entire article »
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Market Forces: Creating Jobs through Public Investment in Local and Regional Food Systems
A new report outlines the many benefits of investing in local food systems, including creating jobs. Market Forces: Creating Jobs through Public Investment in Local and Regional Food Systems | Union of Concerned … Read more »
Urban Columbus Worm Farm Featured on ONN!
One20 farm of Columbus is featured on Ohio News Network. In their Green Ohio segment. Also featured is Sunny Meadows Sunflower Farm another of our local urban farms. Way to go! View the … Read more »
Investing in Local Business – New Book
You shop locally, you buy locally, so why don’t you invest locally? Why not invest your assets in your favorite small business just down the street from where you live? … Read more »
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Moving from Philosophy to Function
Initially, we had set out to come up with a plan that would feed the poor, train and employ aspiring farmers, contribute to the rise of urban agriculture, increase the availability of local food, … Read more »
Local Food Cannery & Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen
Idea stage: A non-profit shared commercial kitchen and food processing facility specializing in creating value-added and preserved foods from local farm products. The focus will be on producing foods to be sold in … Read more »
ODA Considers Expanding List of Cottage Foods
Cottage foods are those that are allowed to be produced in a home without need of a commercial kitchen it allows food entrepreneurs to sell their goods without significant start-up capital. There will … Read more »
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Ag Conference Sponsorship for Ohio Women
Women Farm is Sponsoring a Registration to 5 Upcoming Farmer Conferences! Ohio women producing food for local markets, or aspiring to do so, who have not yet had an opportunity to attend a conference listed below are invited to apply for our sponsorship of their fee registration! An applicant must be a woman who resides in Ohio, is at least 18 years … Read entire article »
Local Foods Week Starts Sept. 30th
Want to eat healthier, support the local economy, meet some new friends? Check out the festivities for Local Foods Week. … Read entire article »
Food Matters Hiring Opportunity
Local Matters is now hiring a part-time Sous Chef/Prep Cook to work approximately 20-25 hours per week to begin immediately. This is a Monday-Friday position from approximately 9am-2pm daily. Professional kitchen experience is preferred. Read all the details at: Food Matters Hiring Opportunity. … Read entire article »
Market Forces: Creating Jobs through Public Investment in Local and Regional Food Systems
A new report outlines the many benefits of investing in local food systems, including creating jobs. Market Forces: Creating Jobs through Public Investment in Local and Regional Food Systems | Union of Concerned Scientists. … Read entire article »
GCGC Garden Tour and Potluck
Thursday, September 8, 2011 – 5:15pm – 9:00pm Ist Annual Greater Columbus Growing Coalition Garden Tour & Potluck with Bicycle Tour Option! “Four Great Gardens, One Great Meal!” Read more about the GCGC Garden Tour and Potluck at Local Matters. … Read entire article »
Urban Columbus Worm Farm Featured on ONN!
One20 farm of Columbus is featured on Ohio News Network. In their Green Ohio segment. Also featured is Sunny Meadows Sunflower Farm another of our local urban farms. Way to go! View the story and video follow the link below: Columbus Farmer Has Unique Crop | Ohio News Network (ONN). … Read entire article »
Celebrate National Farmers’ Week: August 7th – 13th, 2011
The Farmers’ Market Management Network is highlighting the accomplishments of our Ohio Farmers’ Markets that are achieving their missions by boosting the local economy, providing small business and job opportunities, improving health, and bringing people together. Featured Ohio Farmers’ Markets: … Read entire article »
Investing in Local Business – New Book
You shop locally, you buy locally, so why don’t you invest locally? Why not invest your assets in your favorite small business just down the street from where you live? Truth is, it’s not as easy as it should be, says Amy Cortese, a veteran business journalist and author of the new book Locavesting, which takes a look at the local-investing movement and how individual investors can participate. See the article in Mintlife Blog … Read entire article »
Meet Will Allen, founder of Growing Power
Reception and Keynote: Will Allen Friday, July 15, 2011–6 p.m. Franklin Park Conservatory 1777 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH Meet Will Allen, founder of Growing Power, a national nonprofit organization and land trust supporting people from diverse backgrounds by helping to provide equal access to healthy, high-quality, safe and affordable food for people in all communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and learn from Will Allen, named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, a member of the Clinton Global Initiative, a MacArthur “Genius Grant” award winner, and adviser to Michelle Obama. Reception at 5 p.m., limited to 50 people, costs $50, and includes admission to the keynote. The keynote starts at 6 p.m. and costs $35. Tickets can be … Read entire article »
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