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Enjoy Local Foods this Week!

In Ohio, we are celebrating Local Foods Week this week. August is a perfect time to enjoy fresh local foods. There is no single definition of “local” foods. Individual, family and community food decisions are made for a variety of reasons: nutrition and health, accessibility and convenience, food safety, the environment, economics, and enjoyment and […]

WRITTEN BY: Michelle Treber, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Pickaway County, treber.1@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County, lobb.3@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Jennifer Driesbach

SOURCES:

  • Ohio State University Extension. Local Foods. http://localfoods.osu.edu/ohio-local-foods-week
  • MyPlate. Health benefits of vegetables. http://ChooseMyPlate.gov
  • Ohio Proud: Ohio Products. http://Ohioproud.org

Celebrate #LocalFoodsOH

August 7-13, 2016 is the second annual Local Foods Week in Ohio! There are many ways to celebrate Local Foods Week. One popular way is to visit a farmer’s market or farm stand. If you have never been to a farmer’s market, use a local foods directory to find a market near you. Then, as […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Tammy Jones, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Pike County

SOURCES:

  • Brinkman, P (2014). Enjoy Farmers’ Markets. Live Smart Ohio. http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/food/brinkman-93osu-edu/enjoy-farmers-markets/
  • Glenn, G (2016). How to Shop at a Farmer’s Market. Produce Prescription Program, Participant Materials Folder. Columbus Public Health.
  • Ohio Farm Bureau. What’s in Season. https://ofbf.org/whats-in-season/
  • Ohio State University Extension. Local Foods. http://localfoods.osu.edu/ohio-local-foods-week
  • Urquhart, K (2013). 8 Tips for a Fresh Farmer’s market Experience. Emory Report. http://news.emory.edu/stories/2013/07/er_farmers_market_tips/campus.html

Go Local! Celebrate Local Foods Week!

August 9 – 15, 2015 is Local Foods Week in Ohio where we celebrate Local Foods. OSU Extension’s Signature Program, Local Foods encourages consumers to explore and buy local foods. Ohio Local Foods week is not only about enjoying the tastes of local foods but is also about becoming more aware and better informed about […]

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, MA, CFLE, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Co-Leader, OSU Extension Local Foods Signature Program, powers-barker.1@osu.edu

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