Tag: local food
OSU Mansfield to pilot urban agriculture project
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research has awarded a grant to Ohio State University at Mansfield to launch a $2 million urban food system project.
Maplestar Farm makes the most of urbanization
Urbanization has been both a blessing and a challenge for Maplestar Farms, which is located about 40 minutes from Cleveland, in Geauga County.
Local: The Gift that Gives Back
Support hometown businesses this holiday season. Try these local gift ideas, learn where to find locally made gifts and learn how to buy local online.
Food hubs connect healthy food, farms, and communities
The Building Regional Food Hubs Conference will host Ohio food leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities for producers in food hub models.
How to communicate the value of local food to customers
Farmers can communicate the true value of local food through conversations, samples, in-store signage, newsletters, menus, blogs and vlogs, and agritourism.
Enjoy local food bounty this summer
Support local farmers and food processors, your community, and Ohio's livelihood by purchasing local or Ohio products.
Ashtabula County updates local food guide
The Ashtabula County Local Foods Guide has been updated to showcase food and products grown and produced in Ashtabula County.
Farm-to-table dinners in W.Va. State Parks
Get the dates and locations of eight farm-to-table dinners from June 14 to Sept. 27.
Scaling-up to sell to schools
Farmers can successfully sell to schools through cooperation, collaborative relationships with buyers and year-round purchasing programs.
W.Va. mixers to promote local food
The WVDA, West Virginia University Extension Services and a couple local colleges will hold two Ag Action Network Producer/Buyer Mixers in April.
