Category Archives: New Farmers

Ag Conference Sponsorship for Ohio Women

Posted on December 4, 2011 by lfcadmin

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 … Continue reading →

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Local Foods Week Starts Sept. 30th

Posted on September 19, 2011 by lfcadmin

Want to eat healthier, support the local economy, meet some new friends?  Check out the festivities for Local Foods Week.  

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Urban Columbus Worm Farm Featured on ONN!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by lfcadmin

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: … 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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Ohio Local Foods and Farming News

Posted on December 16, 2010 by lfcadmin

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 … Continue reading →

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Online Farm Link Tool for Beginning Farmers

Posted on December 13, 2010 by lfcadmin

On Monday, December 13, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the release of TIP Net, an online tool to help link retiring farmers who have expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts with beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers who want … Continue reading →

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Urban Farms of Central Ohio

Posted on November 6, 2009 by lfcadmin

Where are the urban farms in Central Ohio. Take a look at our map. Please support local agriculture. Continue reading →

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Support the Next Generation of Sustainable and Organic Farmers and Ranchers!

Posted on September 26, 2009 by lfcadmin

Support the Next Generation of Sustainable and Organic Farmers and Ranchers! Tell USDA to Stop Delaying Implementation of the CRP Transition Option for Beginning and Minority Producers! Change happens at the transition.  An aging farmer population, a new generation of … Continue reading →

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FARRMS Grant for organic and transitioning farms

Posted on September 25, 2009 by lfcadmin

FARRMS Grant This grant can be used for a variety of projects or expenses, but should be directly related to the farming operation, including but not limited to: fencing, computers, seed, irrigation, equipment, etc. The program is available to farms … Continue reading →

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