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Every five years the farm bill comes through Congress for revision and reauthorization. Most people living in cities across the country don’t think twice about the farm bill. Why? Because many think, what does a piece of federal legislation concerning… [Read More]
After living in five states over seven years, Josh Goodson has returned to Central Ohio −where he was born and raised− and launched a food delivery service specializing in local and organic produce, breads, dairy products, meats, and specialty items…. [Read More]
The Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA) is a grassroots coalition of farmers, backyard gardeners, consumers, retailers, educators, researchers, and others who share a desire to build a healthy food system that brings prosperity to family farmers, helps preserve… [Read More]
Mercy for Animals (MFA) was founded by Nathan Runkle in October of 1999, after an incident in his hometown in St. Paris, Ohio where a live baby piglet was violently beaten by a high school student during class. The incident… [Read More]
Slow Food Columbus announced this morning that Central Ohio will have 9 delegates headed to the biennial Terra Madre conference in Turin Italy this October. Terra Madre is an international event that aims to bring together farmers, chefs, educators and… [Read More]
As you might have guessed, the constant storms and rainshowers have been making this season a bit difficult for farmers. Because they do not use pesticides, Wayward Seed Farm is having a difficult time with the invasion of weeds. So… [Read More]
Edible Communities will launch their first magazine in Ohio on Thursday, as Edible Columbus makes its debut. The publication will cover stories, recipes, events and other food-related topics as they pertain to our communities. “Ohio is home to rich agriculture,… [Read More]
A keynote speaker at this year’s Ohio Ecological Food and Farms Conference, Joel Salatin owns and operates Polyface Farm with his family in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Polyface Farm is a successful, small-scale, pasture-based farm which raises healthy people, animals, plants… [Read More]
An article in Business First last week showcased an alternative proposal for the Cooper Stadium site: A Vertical Farm. The old Cooper Stadium, located on the southern end of Franklinton has been in the news regularly over the past two… [Read More]
The Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA) conference will be held February 13 – 14, 2009 in Granville Ohio, a short 30 minute drive from downtown Columbus. Joel Salatin, owner of Polyface Farms and Ann Cooper aka Renegade Lunch… [Read More]
The first real snow is finally on the ground here in central Ohio. It might be hard to think about summer produce but that’s just what small farmers are doing. Several farmers offering Community Support Agriculture (CSA) shares already have… [Read More]
Embracing its historic roots as a farm community, the city of Dublin hosts its first-ever community market, formed by members of the Dublin community, local business owners and farmers. The market will officially commence Wednesday, July 1 at 4:30PM at… [Read More]
You will not find any super heroes here or at least find anyone wearing a cape and possessing extraordinary powers. Though, you will find people spreading the word that what you are eating may be contributing to the destruction of… [Read More]
Belstar Super Scorzonera, Rose Finn Apple Fingerlings, and Kolibri Kohlrabi. If these words mean nothing to you, then perhaps you need to spend a little more time chatting with Adam and Jamie at Wayward Seed Farm in Marysville. These produce… [Read More]
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