When facilitating an Introduction to Local Foods class, my colleague and I often ask, “How many favorite foods can you share that 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 […]
What Foods Will Never Grow in Ohio? #LocalFoodsOH
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/