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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 of age at the time of application, is willing to meet up at the conference … Read entire article »
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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 »
Filed under: Meetings & Events, New Farmers, Uncategorized, Urban Farming
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 »
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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 purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/174498. Hands-On Two Day Workshop: Will Allen Saturday, July 16-Sunday, July 17–8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 6147 Olde … Read entire article »
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Market and CSA Preview at Wexner Center
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 | 5:30–7:00PM Wexner Center Lower Lobby Jaime Moore of Wayward Seed Farm will be on hand before tonight’s Field & Screen film to chat with guests about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) and plans for the 2011 season at the Market at 15th & High on the Wexner Center Plaza. If you are farmer offering a CSA, a vendor at a Columbus area farmers’ market or a market representative come out to this event for some quality networking with other supporters of local food. More Information … Read entire article »
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Food Safety for the Garden
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, urban growers and those involved in farmers’ markets. Registration required; space limited. Sponsored by Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT), Ohio Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Program and the Conservatory’s Growing to Green Program. Free with Conservatory admission. Location: 1771 East Broad St Columbus 43203. Web: http://www.fpconservatory.org Contact: 614-645-8733. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Farmer's Markets, Meetings & Events, New Farmers, News
Ohio Local Foods and Farming News
Events Thursday, January 13: Ohio Neighborhood Harvest: Demonstration of, and Best Practices for Creating Fruit and Vegetable Oases in Food Deserts Public meeting with Kara Martin, Expert for National Healthy Corner Stores and hosted by the Center for Farmland Policy Innovation at The Ohio State University and made possible by a 2010 Ohio Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant and is part of the Ohio Food Policy Council’s Ohio Neighborhood Harvest. Ms. Martin will discuss healthy food retailing as an economic development tool to increase community … Read entire article »
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Columbus Nourishing Connections Group
The newly formed Columbus Weston A. Price Chapter is organizing. Meet others in the Columbus area and surrounding counties who want to become more educated on the nutritional benefits of eating whole foods and how to prepare and preserve them. This includes locally and naturally grown, organic meat, vegetables and dairy and where to find this food. via Columbus Nourishing Connections (Columbus, OH) – Meetup.com. … Read entire article »
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Eat Local Challenge Sept. 13-19
Ohio Department of Agriculture Eat Local Challenge Sept. 13-19The Ohio Department of Agriculture challenges you to eat local! This week, plan and prepare one meal every day using foods that are made, grown or raised in Ohio. Click on your county to accept the Eat Local Challenge! http://www.agri.ohio.gov/apps/eat_local/eatlocal.aspx … Read entire article »
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Free Webinar EBT and Farmers Markets
EBT and Farmers Markets: Practical Advice from Successful Programs Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (ET) This is a free webinar hosted by The Farmers Market Coallition. Details and Registration … Read entire article »
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