http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/02/small-farmer-marketing-options/ News and views on local food in Central Ohio Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:47:37 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2009/02/small-farmer-marketing-options/comment-page-1/#comment-57 kareng Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:36:40 +0000 http://localfoodcolumbus.wordpress.com/?p=235#comment-57 check out what localfoodcleveland just did moments ago on this issue. They are starting a CSA+ that includes a credit account that can be used similar to a credit card with farmers and others part of the network. This sounds remarkably like "Ithaca dollars" This system has flourished in some cities over the years. Early members of Simply Living and supporters of what is now the Clintonville Community Market did and would still like to see this system work here. I think it could but needs a lot of work and dedication to get started. check out what localfoodcleveland just did moments ago on this issue. They are starting a CSA+ that includes a credit account that can be used similar to a credit card with farmers and others part of the network. This sounds remarkably like “Ithaca dollars” This system has flourished in some cities over the years. Early members of Simply Living and supporters of what is now the Clintonville Community Market did and would still like to see this system work here. I think it could but needs a lot of work and dedication to get started.

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