As demand for locally produced food grows, grocery stores are struggling to find sources of that food. The food is out there, but the buying models of the larger grocery is often incompatible with the small farmer. Currently, most producers of local food are small farms, which may not be able to fill the volume, [...]
A study by Russian scientists concluded that GM soy-fed hamsters lost the ability to reproduce in three generations. The details are a cause for concern and emphasizes the need for more research into the long term effects of genetically modified foods and the chemicals that are used to grow them. There are other reports of [...]
The lettuce recall issued today by Freshway Foods of Sidney, Ohio lends strength to the case for locally produced food systems. The company processes and distributes lettuce to food service companies that supply restaurants and delis in 23 states. The FDA is investigating the source of E.Coli contamination. It is believed the batch of lettuce [...]
If you always wanted to sell your salsa at the farmer’s market or to the grocery store? There is now a facility in Franklin County that will commercially bottle small batches of high-acid foods for local farmers and entrepreneurs. They are committed to local…ly grown food and the local economy. For details contact Anthony [...]
Sustainable Agriculture Week is April 19-25.
We would like to get the word out across the State to as many as we can and as quickly as possible.
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Supporters of transparency in labeling have proposed a new symbol to aid consumers in their food choices. Products who would carry the label would need to have more than half of the feed consumed be grass or hay (for ruminants). The proposal also requires producers to commit to continuing education on sustainable methods, funding new research on healthy food production and community involvement.
The CSA Fair is looking like a packed event. If you live in Columbus and want fresh local fare this is a must do event.
Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 | 5:00 – 7:00PM
As a lead-in to tonight’s final Field & Screen films, representatives from several local farms, including Wayward Seed Farm, will be in the café [...]
This is hot off the newswire:
“EcoGrain” Marketing Blitz — Greenwashing New Bread Produced with Toxic Agrochemicals as Something /Better/ Than Organic
*Cornucopia, Wisconsin:* With the growing success of organics, and increasing consumer interest in buying foods that were grown on sustainable farms without toxic chemicals, Sara Lee Corporation has launched, with much [...]
Ohio’s first conference for farmers market managers and vendors will be held March 4-5 at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg.
The two-day conference will be packed with presentations, displays and networking opportunities and is geared toward farmers market managers, vendors, and community development stakeholders who want to start or grow farmers’ markets in their [...]
Ohio’s own Warren Taylor, often called a milk evangelist, passionately promotes milk like it used to be 40 years ago. Warren, and his dairy are featured in this NPR story on Dec. 10, 2009.
Read the full story on NPR
