Upcoming Events

Training Opportunity: Healthy Eating and Active Living in Central

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February 23, 2012 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: 
Trinity Commons
2230 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115

Please join Ohio State University Extension, Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition, Enlightenment Consulting Group and Sisters of Charity Foundation as we work to establish a team of resident and organizational stakeholders organizing around improving health in the Central neighborhood. HEAL, Healthy Eating/Active Living, is a component project of The Cleveland Central Promise initiative and exists to ensure successful development of Central residents from birth to college, with an emphasis on adequate nutrition and recreational outlets.... Read more »

Health and Nutrition Working Group Meeting

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February 24, 2012 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: 
TBD

The Health and Nutrition Working Group of the Food Policy Coalition is having its first meeting of 2012. Join us as we prepare to take on several initiatives this year including healthy vending policies, food assistance at farmers' markets, and farm to school.  For more information on this working group or to get involved, contact co-chair Annie Stahlheber at astahlheber [at] ccbh [dot] net

Market Ready Workshop

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February 28, 2012 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
Location: 
Mustard Seed Market and Cafe
3885 West Market Street
Akron, OH

The Market Ready Training program is an opportunity for agricultural producers and food entrepreneurs to learn more about reaching new markets, improving profitability, and developing better relationships with buyers.  Led by experts at The Ohio State University and ACEnet with panels of local producers, buyers, and practitioners, this training will help food businesses prepare for both retail and wholesale markets.  

The following topics will be addressed in this one day training:... Read more »

Urban Agriculture: It's Not an Oxymoron. Policies for Cultivating City Land and Increasing Access to Local Food

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April 20, 2012 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: 
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
1801 Euclid Avenue Moot Court Room
Cleveland, OH 44115

 

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is presenting “Urban Agriculture: It’s Not an Oxymoron. Policies for Cultivating City Land and Increasing Access to Local Food” a symposium on policy, land-use and other legal issues connected to urban agriculture and the local food movement.... Read more »

Project for Public Spaces 8th International Public Markets Conference

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September 21, 2012 - 9:00am - September 23, 2012 - 6:00pm
Location: 
Renaissance Hotel
Downtown Public Square
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland has been selected to host the 8th International Public Markets Conference in September 2012 which brings 300+ market leaders and advocates from across the globe.  Coinciding the 100th anniversary of the West Side Market in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, the conference will offer a mix of workshops and tours throughout the region that highlight best practices in creating and sustainaing vibrant markets and highlight some of the impressive initiatives in local food and market development across Northeast Ohio.... Read more »