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August 8, 2016

What Foods Will Never Grow in Ohio? #LocalFoodsOH

When facilitating an Introduction to Local Foods class, my colleague and I often ask, “How many favorite foods can you share thaMyPlateOHt will never grow in Ohio?”  Common answers from both youth and adults include: coconuts, coffee and chocolate as well as tropical fruits like pineapple, mango and citrus. While some foods will never grow in Ohio, there is great diversity of hundreds of foods from Ohio(PDF)Links to a PDF document. representing all five food groups of MyPlate: milk, grains, fruits, vegetables and protein foods, as well as foods that are “extras” like desserts, cooking oils, sauces, beverages and condiments.

Ohio Local Foods Week is August 7-13, 2016. Individuals, families, businesses and communities are encouraged to grow, purchase, highlight and promote local food all the time but especially during this week. This week has been designated not only to enjoy the tastes of local foods but it is also a time to become more aware and better informed about the nutritional, economic, and social benefits of local foods.

The #LocalFoodsOH celebration is not to discourage anyone from eating or drinking foods that are not produced in Ohio. There is not a single definition for “local” foods. For example, Ohio counties that boarder other states can easily enjoy “local” foods that are within a few mile radius but not produced within the state. Please enjoy tropical fruits, coffee and chocolate and please think about other favorite foods that could be purchased locally. In TEDxDayton, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Brian Raison, encouraged listeners to, “Be a Local Food Superhero.”  Raison suggests that for him, these non-local foods would account for less than 10% of his diet. Therefore over 90% of his food expenses can be directed to local food purchases.

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You are invited to participate in the $10 Ohio Local Foods Week Challenge! Do you spend at least $10 on local foods? learn more here to commit your pledge to supporting local foods in your community. Please share your local food story  with family and friends – both in person and online #LocalFoodsOH. Be sure to follow Ohio Local Foods Week on Face Book and Twitter @OHLocalFoodWeek

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WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, CFLE, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Christine Kendle, RDN, LD, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Tuscarawas County

SOURCES:

  • Adding A Youth Flavor to Local Foods http://localfoods.osu.edu/sites/localfoods/files/imce/pdf/youth_flavor/Flashcards%20Attachment.pdf
  • Local Foods Signature Program http://localfoods.osu.edu
  • MyPlate http://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate
  • Raison, B.,TEDxDayton, “Be a Local Food Superhero” http://u.osu.edu/raison/local-food/

Categories: Food
Tags: community, local food pledge, local foods

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About Patrice Powers-Barker

Patrice Powers-Barker, CFLE (Certified Family Life Educator) implements Ruby Green Smiths’ description of Family and Consumer Sciences, “where science and art meet life and practices.” The Mind and Body topic lends well with empowering families to evaluate their daily habits and to make individual as well as family goals to enact mindfulness and abundance. The “science and art” of mindfulness can be practiced throughout different aspects of life - from work and play to eating or parenting and education. Patrice loves spending time with family, treasuring the four seasons of Northwest Ohio and appreciating the abundance of her local community.

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