Local Initiatives Projects...

Farm to SchoolA brief history of school lunch programs involving the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Agriculturer. Food Manufacturers in Northwest OhioA list of companies in our own backyard that produce items you see on your grocer's shelf every week. Northwest Ohio Farmers MarketsThe advantages of buying produce and other goods at farmers markets, a list Northwest Ohio farmers markets, and links to other farmers market resources. AgritourismA discussion of agricultural tourism, its potential as another revenue stream for farmers, and guidance on starting an agritourism venture. Farm to ChefThe Northwest Ohio Fresh Network is a free direct-marketing program for buying and selling local fruits, vegetables, and other locally made products to chefs throughout the food service industry while building long-term business relationships.

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CIFT Local Initiative Articles...

Reasons to Eat Local Food
Facts About Ohio Agriculture and the Food We Eat
Glossary of Terms Used in Agriculture
Northwest Ohio Fruit & Vegetable Harvest Calendar
Slow it Down - by Louise Mikesell-Wireman, CIFT Direct Marketing Specialist, for the Toledo City Paper

Local Initiative Links...

Fun Facts: About the Food We Eat - An Agricultural Council of America AG Day Publication
The 100-mile Diet: Local Eating for Global Change
Grocers Define 'Local' Differently
Eating Close to Home
Food Miles: Background and Marketing* - An ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service publication
More Local Initiative Web Sites...