Farmers' Market Management Network » Meetings & Events http://fmmn.org Working cooperatively to enhance Ohio farmers’ markets Fri, 18 May 2012 19:25:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Free Ag Conference Sponsorship for Ohio Women http://fmmn.org/2011/12/04/free-ag-conference-sponsorship-for-ohio-women/ http://fmmn.org/2011/12/04/free-ag-conference-sponsorship-for-ohio-women/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:12:32 +0000 Mayda http://fmmn.org/?p=1421

Women Farm Sponsoring a Registration to 5 Upcoming Farmer Conferences!

Ohio women producing food for local markets, or aspiring to do so, who have not yet had an opportunity to attend a conference listed below are invited to apply for our sponsorship of their fee registration!
An applicant must be a woman who resides in Ohio, is at least 18 years of age at the time of application, is willing to meet up at the conference (briefly or as much as you wish) with the owners of Women Farm, and is willing to be interviewed after the conference by Women Farm for publication on our web site.


Women Farm service partners, women farmers whose essays and interviews have already been invited or published by Women Farm are ineligible to apply.
Conference sponsorship opportunities, the application process and deadlines, and award announcement dates are listed below.
ACRES USA
December 8-10, 2011, Columbus OH
http://www.acresusa.com/events/11conf/about.htm
Apply on or before 5 pm Monday, November 21, 2011
Women farmers with 5+ years experience growing food for local markets are especially urged to apply.
Registration award announced by 5 pm Wednesday, November 23rd
Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association (OPGMA)
January 16-18, 2012, Sandusky OH
http://www.opgma.org/?q=congress
Apply on or before 5 pm Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Women farmers with 3+ years experience growing food for local markets are especially urged to apply.
Registration award announced by 5 pm Friday, December 16th
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)
February 18-20, 2012, Granville, OH
http://www.oeffa.org/events.php
Apply on or before 5 pm Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Women aspiring to farm and up to 3 years experience growing food for local markets are especially urged to apply.
Registration award announced by 5 pm Friday, January 13th
Ohio State University (OSU) Small Farm Conference
March 9-10, 2012, Wilmington, OH
http://clinton.osu.edu/events/2012-small-farm-conference-and-trade-show
Apply on or before 5 pm Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Women aspiring to farm and up to 2 years experience growing food for local markets are especially urged to apply.
Registration award announced by 5 pm Friday, February 10th
Ohio State University (OSU) Small Farm Conference
March 31, 2012, Massillon, OH
http://clinton.osu.edu/events/2012-small-farm-conference-and-trade-showhttp://clinton.osu.edu/events/2012-small-farm-conference-and-trade-show
Apply on or before 5 pm, Monday, February 27, 2012
Women aspiring to farm and up to 2 years experience growing food for local markets are especially urged to apply.
Registration award announced by 5 pm Wednesday, February 29th
Apply Now!

  1. Go to our survey page. Complete Join Us and/or Log In and take the short survey Represent Ohio Women Farmers. (Skip this step if you have already completed this survey.)
  2. E-mail management@womenfarm.comor send by regular mail to Women Farm, P.O. 954, Worthington, OH 43085-0954 the following information.
    • Full Name
    • Confirm that you are an Ohio resident, 18 years or older
    • Confirm that you are able to arrange for travel, and if required, for food and lodging, if you are awarded a fee sponsorship
    • State the conference or conferences for which you would like to be considered, including specific dates you are able to attend, and confirm that you have never attended the conference(s).
    • Confirm that if you are awarded a fee sponsorship by Women Farm you are willing to meet Women Farm owners at the conference and to be interviewed by Women Farm for publication on its web site
    • State the number of years, if any, that you have grown food for local markets
    • Regarding each conference for which you wish to be considered, write a short paragraph about why you want to attend this conference at this time.

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[...]]]> The Farmers’ Market Management Network wants to tell the story of successful markets . FMMN will take nominations to shine a spotlight on the markets who are achieving their missions particularly well, even in smaller communities. To celebrate National Farmers Market Week, August 7-13 we will be selecting six (6) markets around Ohio to feature.

Does your market excel at one or more of the following?:

  • Number of farmers or acreage of farmland in production for the market
  • Innovative community partnership (eg with local nonprofit, hospital,school, etc.)
  • Strong integrity around concept of locally grown/enforcement ofproducer-only rules
  • Measurable economic impact (to rural producers and/or to region at large,with SEED or other economic analysis)
  • Engagement opportunities for children
  • A role as a small business incubator (eg part time farmers becoming full time)
  • SNAP/EBT redemption growth
  • At least eight months into a successful FMPP grant
  • Wide product diversity/preservation of heirloom varieties
  • Instances of civic engagement and volunteerism

Nominate an exceptional market by July 15, 2011.  Tell us in an e-mail.

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Jaime Moore of Wayward Seed Farm will be on hand before tonight’s Field & Screen film to chat with guests about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) and plans for the 2011 season at the Market at 15th & High on the Wexner Center Plaza.

If you [...]]]> Thu, Feb 24, 2011  |  5:30–7:00PM
Wexner Center Lower Lobby

Jaime Moore of Wayward Seed Farm will be on hand before tonight’s Field & Screen film to chat with guests about CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) and plans for the 2011 season at the Market at 15th & High on the Wexner Center Plaza.

If you are farmer offering a CSA, a vendor at a Columbus area farmers’ market or a market representative come out to this event for some quality networking with other supporters of local food.

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Food safety expert Shari Plimpton, Ph.D., Director, Industry Outreach, CIFT, will discuss the fundamentals of proper food handling and good agriculture practices for community gardeners, urban growers and those involved in farmers’ markets. Registration required; space limited. Sponsored by Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT), Ohio Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Program and the Conservatory’s Growing to Green Program. Free with Conservatory admission. Location: 1771 East Broad St Columbus 43203. Web: http://www.fpconservatory.org  Contact: 614-645-8733.

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]]> http://fmmn.org/2011/02/08/food-safety-for-the-garden/feed/ 0 2011 Ohio Farmers’ Market Conference http://fmmn.org/2011/01/13/2011-ohio-farmers%e2%80%99-market-conference/ http://fmmn.org/2011/01/13/2011-ohio-farmers%e2%80%99-market-conference/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:52:46 +0000 Mayda http://fmmn.org/?p=1084 Registration is now open for the 2011 Ohio Farmers’ Market Conference at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg.  We’re looking forward to another great conference!! See Details at our website. Related Posts: No Related Posts ]]> Registration is now open for the 2011 Ohio Farmers’ Market Conference at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg.  We’re looking forward to another great conference!! See Details at our website.

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]]> http://fmmn.org/2011/01/13/2011-ohio-farmers%e2%80%99-market-conference/feed/ 0 GAP Training Spring 2010 http://fmmn.org/2010/03/26/gap-training/ http://fmmn.org/2010/03/26/gap-training/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:33:42 +0000 Mayda http://fmmn.org/?p=677 There are still a few opportunities to participate in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training.  Hal Kneen, who presented this information at the Ohio Farmers’ Markets conference in early March will be conducting the training sessions.  Hal does a great job and provides useful information for Ohio growers.  If you are interested in registering and/or checking [...]]]> There are still a few opportunities to participate in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training.  Hal Kneen, who presented this information at the Ohio Farmers’ Markets conference in early March will be conducting the training sessions.  Hal does a great job and provides useful information for Ohio growers.  If you are interested in registering and/or checking availability of space please contact the appropriate coordinator listed below each training.

Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 10 :30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Title: Produce Safety Begins at the Farm GAPS
Event: The Agricultural Opportunities Conference
Location: Washington State Community College
Colgate Drive, Marietta,
This is part of an all day conference.
Cost $30.00
Contact: 740-376-7431

Date: April 5, 2010
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Title: Produce Safety Begins at the Farm GAPS
Location: Clark County OSU Extension Office
Prime Ohio Corp Park
4400 Gateway Blvd. Suite 104
Springfield, OH
Contact: 937-328-4607

GAP Training in Knox County:
http://knox.osu.edu/events/farmers-market-quality-assurance-training-1

http://knox.osu.edu/events/farmers-market-quality-assurance-training-2

Date:  April 15, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Title: Produce Safety Begins at the Farm GAPS
Location: Montgomery County OSU Extension Office
1001 S. Main St.
Dayton, OH
Contact: 937-224-9654

Rural Action is kickin’ off Sustainable Ag. Week with GAP training at
the Chesterhill Produce Auction site,
8380 Wagoner Rd.
Chesterhill, Ohio 43728
April 19, 1:00
No charge
for questions go to;
www.ohiofoodshed.org and click on events,

email; tomr@ruralaction.org or bob@ruralaction.org,
or call Bob or Tom at 740-767-4938

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]]> http://fmmn.org/2010/03/26/gap-training/feed/ 0 Public Meeting On FDA Produce Safety Rule http://fmmn.org/2010/02/04/public-meeting-on-fda-produce-safety-rule/ http://fmmn.org/2010/02/04/public-meeting-on-fda-produce-safety-rule/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:12:53 +0000 Mayda http://fmmn.org/?p=574 March 11, 2010 Public Meeting On FDA Produce Safety Rule. 8;30 AM -5 PM The Blackwell Inn, 2110 Tuttle Park Place Columbus, OH 43210 614-247-4077 Contact: Caroline Hubbard, 202-687-2976 cch48@georgetown.edu www.producesafetyproject.org.

TO REGISTER NOW, GO TO:  http://www.producesafetyproject.org/discussion_series/register

WHO’S INVITED: Fruit and vegetable growers, extension educators, food retailers, consultants, produce trade association personnel and other interested [...]]]> March 11, 2010
Public Meeting On FDA Produce Safety Rule. 8;30 AM -5 PM
The Blackwell Inn, 2110 Tuttle Park Place Columbus, OH 43210
614-247-4077
Contact: Caroline Hubbard, 202-687-2976
cch48@georgetown.edu
www.producesafetyproject.org.

TO REGISTER NOW, GO TO:  http://www.producesafetyproject.org/discussion_series/register

WHO’S INVITED:
Fruit and vegetable growers, extension educators, food retailers, consultants, produce trade association personnel and other interested stakeholders

WHY:
The Food and Drug Administration is going to establish a nation-wide produce safety standard for the growing, harvesting and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Help make certain FDA has all the facts it needs. Come and join a discussion that needs to be informed by your expertise and on-the-ground knowledge

Topics addressed will include:
Compost
Wildlife/Environmental Concerns
Water Quality
Worker Health & Hygiene

Co-sponsored by the National GAPs Program at Cornell University in Rochester, NY, the Food Animal Health Research Program at the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH and the Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the University of Maryland, the meetings will encourage a robust discussion on the science of and practical considerations for growing, harvesting and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables.

The FDA has announced its intention to publish a proposed rule by October 2010.

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]]> http://fmmn.org/2010/02/04/public-meeting-on-fda-produce-safety-rule/feed/ 0 Ohio Farmers’ Market Conference http://fmmn.org/2010/01/31/ohio-farmers%e2%80%99-market-conference/ http://fmmn.org/2010/01/31/ohio-farmers%e2%80%99-market-conference/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:12:05 +0000 Mayda http://fmmn.org/?p=545 March 4-5, 2010 at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg

We have partnered with Ohio State University South Centers and the Ohio Department of Agriculture to present Ohio’s first statewide farmers market conference.  This two-day conference will cover topics such as direct marketing,  insurance and funding.

Farmers’ market managers and vendors are invited to [...]]]> March 4-5, 2010 at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg

We have partnered with Ohio State University South Centers and the Ohio Department of Agriculture to present Ohio’s first statewide farmers market conference.  This two-day conference will cover topics such as direct marketing,  insurance and funding.

Farmers’ market managers and vendors are invited to attend to network and share ideas that will improve their market.  Members of the Farmers’ Market Management Network will receive a discount on conference registration.

See all Details at:  http://ohiofarmersmarkets.osu.edu/conference.htm

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]]> http://fmmn.org/2010/01/31/ohio-farmers%e2%80%99-market-conference/feed/ 0 Annual Meeting Reminder http://fmmn.org/2010/01/26/annual-meeting-reminder/ http://fmmn.org/2010/01/26/annual-meeting-reminder/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:47:03 +0000 Mayda http://fmmn.org/?p=526 Our annual meeting will be this Wednesday, Jan. 27th, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture, Bromfield Building 8995 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH  43068

All market managers, farmer/vendors are welcome to join us to share and learn about how we can build stronger farmers’ markets in Ohio.

Lori Panda of Ohio [...]]]> Our annual meeting will be this Wednesday, Jan. 27th, 2010
at 10 a.m. at the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture, Bromfield Building
8995 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH  43068

All market managers, farmer/vendors are welcome to join us to share and learn about how we can build stronger farmers’ markets in Ohio.

Lori Panda of Ohio Proud will give a brief update on their work with Farmers’ Markets and grant opportunities. We will review our organizations work in 2009 and discuss what’s coming in 2010. Memberships will be available. Members will elect board members.

For more information please visit http://fmmn.org

I hope to see you there.

Mayda Sanchez-Shingler
Secretary, Farmers’ Market Management Network

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]]> http://fmmn.org/2010/01/26/annual-meeting-reminder/feed/ 0 USDA Hearing on the Leafy Green Marketing Agreement http://fmmn.org/2009/09/09/usda-hearing-on-the-leafy-green-marketing-agreement/ http://fmmn.org/2009/09/09/usda-hearing-on-the-leafy-green-marketing-agreement/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:26:17 +0000 Mayda http://fmmn.org/?p=389 As food safety concerns continue to be topics of discussion among growers and policy makers, I thought I would pass along this following information.  There will be a hearing in Columbus on Oct. 6, 2009.  Details are below.

USDA Sets Hearing for Proposed National Marketing Agreement for Leafy Green Vegetables AMS No. 161-09

Jimmie Turner [...]]]> As food safety concerns continue to be topics of discussion among growers and policy makers, I thought I would pass along this following information.  There will be a hearing in Columbus on Oct. 6, 2009.  Details are below.

USDA Sets Hearing for Proposed National Marketing Agreement for Leafy Green Vegetables
AMS No. 161-09

Jimmie Turner (202) 720-8998
jimmie.turner@usda.gov
Billy Cox (202) 720-8998
billy.cox@usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2009 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the dates and locations of seven hearings related to a proposed national marketing agreement for leafy green vegetables. The hearings will be held September and October 2009.

A cross-section of producers and handlers from the fresh-produce industry proposed the establishment of a marketing agreement to facilitate the practical application of Good Agricultural Practices, Good Handling Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

If established, only handlers who sign on to the marketing agreement would be subject to the requirements of the accord. Signatory handlers could only handle leafy green vegetables (domestic or imported) that meet the requirements of the program.

The hearings provide the public an opportunity to learn more about the proposed agreement and to offer comments in support of or opposition to the agreement. The hearings will be held at the following locations from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (local time) or as determined by the presiding administrative law judge:

Sept. 22-24, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, Calif.

Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Fla.

Oct. 6, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Room D130, 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio.

Oct. 8, at the Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park, 16455 East 40th Circle, Aurora, Colo.

Oct. 14-15, at the Yuma Civic Center, Yuma Room, 1440 Desert Hills Drive, Yuma, Ariz.

Oct. 20, at the Renaissance Syracuse Hotel, 701 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, N.Y.

Oct. 22, at the Charlotte Marriot Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive, Charlotte, N.C.

The proposal and the hearing notice will be published in the Sept. 3, 2009, Federal Register. A copy of the proposal is also available on the home page of the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Web site.

Copies may be obtained from Antoinette Carter, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 0237, Washington, DC 20250-0237, phone: (202)720-2491, or fax: (202)720-8938; or Melissa Schmaedick, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Northwest Marketing Field Office, AMS, USDA, 1220 SW Third Avenue, Room 385, Portland, OR 97204; phone: (503)326-2724, or fax: (503)326-7440.

An electronic version of this news release can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.ams.usda.gov/news/newsrel.html.

Posted by:
Christie Welch, Farmers’ Market Specialist
The Business Development Network
at The OSU South Centers
1864 Shyville Rd.
Piketon, OH 45661
welch.183@osu.edu
740-289-3727 Ext. 234
800-860-7232 (Ohio only) Ext. 234
740-289-4591 (Fax)
http://ohiofarmersmarkets.osu.edu

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