Category Archives: Farmer’s Markets

Support Local Small Businesses at your Farmers’ Market

Posted on April 26, 2012 by lfcadmin

Many small businesses get their start at Farmers’ Markets. The markets provide the opportunity for local customers to learn about their products. Start-ups can build a customer base and do market research that they can use to jump start their … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ Markets, Cottage Food & Food Processing Establishments

Posted on March 20, 2012 by lfcadmin

Are you a farmers’ market vendor with temperature sensitive or cottage food products? Are you a Sanitarian assigned to inspect farmers’ markets? Join Dan Milo and staff from Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Office of Food Safety to discuss farmers’ markets … Continue reading →

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Market Forces: Creating Jobs through Public Investment in Local and Regional Food Systems

Posted on September 8, 2011 by lfcadmin

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.

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Celebrate National Farmers’ Week: August 7th – 13th, 2011

Posted on August 8, 2011 by lfcadmin

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. Continue reading →

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Farmers wanted for New Central Ohio Farmers Market

Posted on May 12, 2011 by lfcadmin

Growers wanted for a new farmers market on the west side of Columbus. West side residents, plan to shop this new market July 2-September 17. This market is unique in that it welcomes organic (non-certified) gardeners, who produce smaller quantities … Continue reading →

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Food Safety for the Garden

Posted on February 8, 2011 by lfcadmin

Weds Mar 2 Food Safety for the Garden at Franklin Park Conservatory 6- 8 pm Food safety expert Shari Plimpton, Ph.D., Director, Industry Outreach, CIFT, will discuss the fundamentals of proper food handling and good agriculture practices for community gardeners, … Continue reading →

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Good News for the Local Food Movement

Posted on January 5, 2011 by lfcadmin

Good News for the Local and Regional Food Movement President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act today, after a long bout of legislative wrangling by local food advocates, small farmers and their allies for food safety rules that protect … Continue reading →

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Food Safety Bill Passes, Now Goes to President Obama

Posted on December 21, 2010 by lfcadmin

Earlier today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2751 The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act with 215 voting for and 144 against. Ten Republicans voted for the bill (see Final Vote). This is the bill that the Senate passed by voice vote on Sunday, December 19th, with the Tester-Hagan amendment protecting small farms intact. Continue reading →

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Update on S. 510 Federal Food Safety Legislation

Posted on December 8, 2010 by lfcadmin

The Farmers Market Management Network of Ohio has been following the Senate’s food safety bill closely and just issued an alert to keep in the amendments that protect small farms and processors that sell locally.  The two articles below give  … Continue reading →

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Ohio Farmers’ Market Conference

Posted on January 31, 2010 by lfcadmin

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 … Continue reading →

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