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Give Thanks with Local Food
The Clintonville Farmers’ Market will be on Saturday, November 21st from 9:00 a.m. until noon. This “Harvest Market Day” is the absolute last day of the Clintonville Farmers’ Market for this year. Those who work downtown can visit Pearl Market. This is their first year doing an indoor winter market. Continue reading
Weston A. Price Group formed in Columbus
A new WAPF Chapter has formed in Columbus. The first event will be on Raw Milk vs.
Commercial Milk: Dangers and Benefits. Join the Meetup and RSVP if you are interested in this or future event announcements. Continue reading
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Confusion Over Issue 2
Saturday at the Clintonville Farmers’ Market, one of my customers said she was surprised to see so many yard signs in Clintonville in support of Issue 2. She reached the same conclusion I did: most of these people have probably fallen prey to the misleading advertisements in support of Issue 2. Continue reading
Columbus Monthly Magazine Features Urban Farmers
The November issue of Columbus Monthly Magazine includes an article on several urban farmers in Columbus. The article highlights the backyard chicken movement in urban areas and the emergence of small farms on the near fringes of the city. Continue reading
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Opportunity for Ohio Produce Growers to Learn About Food Safety Issues
Ohio producers of fresh fruits and vegetables have an opportunity to attend a Listening Session to hear about the various groups who are working to address the proposed changes to how local food is produced in Ohio. Continue reading
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ECDI Launches Kitchen Incubator Program
The Economic and Community Development Institute has been helping entrepreneurs in Columbus to start up and grow their businesses for the past five years.
Columbusunderground.com interviews Bob Leighty and Amy Szabo recently to talk about ECDI’s new “Kitchen Incubator” program and what it can mean both for entrepreneurs as well as the community as a whole. Continue reading
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Ohio Issue 2 – Livestock Care Standards Board
In considering how to vote on Issue 2 (on creating a Livestock Care Standards Board for Ohio) I initially felt that a constitutional amendment was inappropriate for an issue that should be dealt with by the Ohio Legislature and the … Continue reading
New Study concludes organic food is healthier
A new report by the French Agency for Food Safety (AFSSA) concludes that organic foods are better for you and contain less pesticides and nitrates, which have been linked to a range of health problems. Findings include: Organic plant products … Continue reading
