Tag: farmers markets
Food miles and farmers: Shortening the distance between farm and table
Food miles matter to farmers. Learn 13 ways that farmers can reduce the carbon footprint of food production.
Farmers market coming to westside of Columbus
The Westgate Farmers Market intends to accept SNAP and WIC benefits, as well as senior nutrition coupons in an effort to truly meet the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Mid-Ohio Growers Meeting offers practical, profitable approach
Despite inclement weather, growers came from across Ohio and other states to brush up on their growing and marketing skills.
Ohio ranked fourth nationally in farmers markets
Ohio’s 311 reported farmers markets rank the state fourth in the nation on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s list, as reported by The Plain Dealer.
Selling local food? Class to cover regulations, safety
JEFFERSON, Ohio — OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are offering a “Food Safety & Regulations for Selling Local Food...
Farmers market conference March 11-12 on Ohio State campus
Ohio State University South Centers will host a statewide Farmers Market Conference March 11-12 to promote new ideas and best practices to Ohio’s farmers market vendors and managers.
Customers who sample at farmers markets, buy
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- When vendors offered samples at their farmers market booths, they saw an immediate effect on what customers purchased.
The 2011 Regional Farm...
Ohio farm markets get share of $9 million
CLEVELAND -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture released more than $9 million in grants to organizations across 39 states bolster the connection between farmers...
Youngstown’s growing urban farming culture
YOUNGSTOWN -- The houses in Youngstown's Idora neighborhood, on the city's south side, run the gamut from historical Tudors with well-manicured lawns and multi-car...
Number of farmers markets is up, says U.S. Ag Department
More than 7,800 markets reported. Good for a 9.6 percent increase.
