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Celebrate National Farmers’ Week: August 7th – 13th, 2011
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: … Read entire article »
Filed under: Farmer's Markets, National
Investing in Local Business – New Book
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 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured Articles
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 »
Filed under: Meetings & Events
Farmers wanted for New Central Ohio Farmers Market
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 of product. Read the details at: Farmers wanted for New Central Ohio Farmers Market « Farmers’ Market Management Network. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Farmer's Markets, New Farmers
Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Assoc. Joins Suit Against Monsanto
Organic Farms and Seed Sellers File Suit Against Monsanto: Preemptive Action Seeks Ruling That Would Prohibit Monsanto from Suing Organic Farmers and Seed Growers if Contaminated by Roundup Ready Seed On behalf of 60 family farmers, seed businesses, and organic agricultural organizations, including the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA), the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured Articles, Legal, National, News
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 »
Filed under: Meetings & Events
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
Defining What is Local
We have all heard the term local food. But what does it mean? How local is local? Local is shorthand for an idea that doesn’t have a firm definition. Unlike organic standards, which entail specific legal definitions, inspection processes, and labels, local means different things to different people, depending on where they live, how long their growing season is, and what products they are looking for. Practically speaking, local food production can be thought of in concentric circles that start with growing food at home. The next ring out might be food grown in our immediate community – then state, region, and country. For some parts of the year in Ohio it’s easy to eat local with lots of produce available from local farms. In winter and early spring, however, eating … Read entire article »
Filed under: Local Food & Recipes
WikiLeaks: US targets EU over GM crops
WikiLeaks: US targets EU over GM crops US embassy cable recommends drawing up list of countries for ‘retaliation’ over opposition to genetic modification via WikiLeaks: US targets EU over GM crops | World news | The Guardian. … Read entire article »
Good News for the Local Food Movement
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 consumers without curbing the growing movement toward fresh, local and regional food. The food safety bill passed by the House in July of 2009 would have imposed a one size fits all regulatory system biased toward industrial agriculture with a regressive registration fee, expensive food safety plans, and regular on-farm FDA inspections regardless of the degree of the potential risk for food borne illness. The new regulatory burdens threatened to erect formidable barriers to the developing local and regional markets for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Farmer's Markets, Local Food Processing, National, News, Policy and Regulation
