Local Food Columbus http://localfoodcolumbus.org Local Food News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:02:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Diversified Urban Farm Opens Farm Store in 2012 http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2012/01/31/urban-farm-adapts-to-the-challenges-in-2012/ http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2012/01/31/urban-farm-adapts-to-the-challenges-in-2012/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:42:13 +0000 lfcadmin http://localfoodcolumbus.org/?p=1085 Frijolito Farm, one of Columbus’s few diversified urban farms, continues to evolve to overcome the challenges of small scale urban farming.  2012 includes opening a farm market store and offering gift cards.

Read the story on the Farm Blog:

http://frijolitofarm.com/blog/2012/01/improvise-adapt-overcome/

]]> http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2012/01/31/urban-farm-adapts-to-the-challenges-in-2012/feed/ 0 Franklinton Gardens Organization Heads Healthy Corner Store Initiative http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2012/01/19/franklinton-gardens-organization-heads-healthy-corner-store-initiative/ http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2012/01/19/franklinton-gardens-organization-heads-healthy-corner-store-initiative/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:52:04 +0000 lfcadmin http://localfoodcolumbus.org/?p=1079 Franklinton GardensThe challenge to getting fresh food into the urban center is building enough demand among the residents. This article shows that shopkeepers at corner stores want to carry more fresh vegetable and fruit, but the demand for such is not there yet. Economically disadvantaged people usually have less time to prepare fresh whole foods. Many folks lack the cooking skills and often the equipment. It is much easier and usually cheaper to eat processed foods that are much less nutritious.  Franklinton Gardens is working on the many elements of this complex issue.

Read the full story at the Dispatch

Want to get involved? Learn more about the Franklinton Gardens Organization at their website www.franklintongardens.org

Their Facebook page

]]> http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2012/01/19/franklinton-gardens-organization-heads-healthy-corner-store-initiative/feed/ 0 Ag Conference Sponsorship for Ohio Women http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/12/04/free-ag-conference-sponsorship-for-ohio-women/ http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/12/04/free-ag-conference-sponsorship-for-ohio-women/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:49:04 +0000 lfcadmin http://localfoodcolumbus.org/?p=900

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 (briefly or as much as you wish) with the owners of Women Farm, and is willing to be interviewed after the conference by Women Farm for publication on our web site.
Women Farm service partners, women farmers whose essays and interviews have already been invited or published by Women Farm are ineligible to apply.
Conference sponsorship opportunities, the application process and deadlines, and award announcement dates are listed below.
ACRES USA
December 8-10, 2011, Columbus OH
http://www.acresusa.com/events/11conf/about.htm
Apply on or before 5 pm Monday, November 21, 2011
Women farmers with 5+ years experience growing food for local markets are especially urged to apply.
Registration award announced by 5 pm Wednesday, November 23rd
Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association (OPGMA)
January 16-18, 2012, Sandusky OH
http://www.opgma.org/?q=congress
Apply on or before 5 pm Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Women farmers with 3+ years experience growing food for local markets are especially urged to apply.
Registration award announced by 5 pm Friday, December 16th
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)
February 18-20, 2012, Granville, OH
http://www.oeffa.org/events.php
Apply on or before 5 pm Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Women aspiring to farm and up to 3 years experience growing food for local markets are especially urged to apply.
Registration award announced by 5 pm Friday, January 13th
Ohio State University (OSU) Small Farm Conference
March 9-10, 2012, Wilmington, OH
http://clinton.osu.edu/events/2012-small-farm-conference-and-trade-show
Apply on or before 5 pm Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Women aspiring to farm and up to 2 years experience growing food for local markets are especially urged to apply.
Registration award announced by 5 pm Friday, February 10th
Ohio State University (OSU) Small Farm Conference
March 31, 2012, Massillon, OH
http://clinton.osu.edu/events/2012-small-farm-conference-and-trade-showhttp://clinton.osu.edu/events/2012-small-farm-conference-and-trade-show
Apply on or before 5 pm, Monday, February 27, 2012
Women aspiring to farm and up to 2 years experience growing food for local markets are especially urged to apply.
Registration award announced by 5 pm Wednesday, February 29th
Apply Now!

  1. Go to our survey page. Complete Join Us and/or Log In and take the short survey Represent Ohio Women Farmers. (Skip this step if you have already completed this survey.)
  2. E-mail management@womenfarm.comor send by regular mail to Women Farm, P.O. 954, Worthington, OH 43085-0954 the following information.
    • Full Name
    • Confirm that you are an Ohio resident, 18 years or older
    • Confirm that you are able to arrange for travel, and if required, for food and lodging, if you are awarded a fee sponsorship
    • State the conference or conferences for which you would like to be considered, including specific dates you are able to attend, and confirm that you have never attended the conference(s).
    • Confirm that if you are awarded a fee sponsorship by Women Farm you are willing to meet Women Farm owners at the conference and to be interviewed by Women Farm for publication on its web site
    • State the number of years, if any, that you have grown food for local markets
    • Regarding each conference for which you wish to be considered, write a short paragraph about why you want to attend this conference at this time.
]]> http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/12/04/free-ag-conference-sponsorship-for-ohio-women/feed/ 0 Local Foods Week Starts Sept. 30th http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/19/local-foods-week-starts/ http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/19/local-foods-week-starts/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:55:35 +0000 lfcadmin http://localfoodcolumbus.org/?p=889 Local Foods Week

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

 

]]> http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/19/local-foods-week-starts/feed/ 0 Food Matters Hiring Opportunity http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/19/food-matters-hiring-opportunity/ http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/19/food-matters-hiring-opportunity/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:36:05 +0000 lfcadmin http://localfoodcolumbus.org/?p=884 Local Matters is now hiring a part-time Sous Chef/Prep Cook to work approximately 20-25 hours per week to begin immediately. This is a Monday-Friday position from approximately 9am-2pm daily. Professional kitchen experience is preferred. Read all the details at: Food Matters Hiring Opportunity.

]]> http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/19/food-matters-hiring-opportunity/feed/ 0 Market Forces: Creating Jobs through Public Investment in Local and Regional Food Systems http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/08/market-forces-creating-jobs-through-public-investment-in-local-and-regional-food-systems/ http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/08/market-forces-creating-jobs-through-public-investment-in-local-and-regional-food-systems/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:47:19 +0000 lfcadmin http://localfoodcolumbus.org/?p=881 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.

]]> http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/08/market-forces-creating-jobs-through-public-investment-in-local-and-regional-food-systems/feed/ 0 GCGC Garden Tour and Potluck http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/06/gcgc-garden-tour-and-potluck/ http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/06/gcgc-garden-tour-and-potluck/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:55:48 +0000 lfcadmin http://localfoodcolumbus.org/?p=879 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.

]]> http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/09/06/gcgc-garden-tour-and-potluck/feed/ 0 Urban Columbus Worm Farm Featured on ONN! http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/08/15/columubs-urban-worm-farm-featured-on-onn/ http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/08/15/columubs-urban-worm-farm-featured-on-onn/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:36:08 +0000 lfcadmin http://localfoodcolumbus.org/?p=875 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:

Columbus Farmer Has Unique Crop | Ohio News Network (ONN).

]]> http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/08/15/columubs-urban-worm-farm-featured-on-onn/feed/ 0 Celebrate National Farmers’ Week: August 7th – 13th, 2011 http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/08/08/872/ http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/08/08/872/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:37:00 +0000 lfcadmin http://localfoodcolumbus.org/?p=872

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.

Featured Ohio Farmers’ Markets:

Wyoming Ave Farmers' Market Easton Farmers Market

]]> http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/08/08/872/feed/ 0 Investing in Local Business – New Book http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/07/25/investing-in-local-business-new-book/ http://localfoodcolumbus.org/2011/07/25/investing-in-local-business-new-book/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:56:15 +0000 lfcadmin http://localfoodcolumbus.org/?p=866 You shop locally, you buy locally, so why don’t you invest locally? Why not invest your assets in your favorite small business just down the street from where you live? Truth is, it’s not as easy as it should be, says Amy Cortese, a veteran business journalist and author of the new book Locavesting, which takes a look at the local-investing movement and how individual investors can participate.

 

See the article in Mintlife Blog

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