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Tell FDA What You Think!
Free public listening session on Food Safety Modernization Act in Wooster, Ohio on April 30th.

Farmland Rental Rates
Going rental rates for Ohio farmland have increased for 2013. Read more at http://go.osu.edu/rent .

April 24th deadline: FY14 Farm to School Grants
See web site for information on applying for Ohio grants to support schools getting local fresh food products.

CSA Partner Farmers Needed
For Grow Youngstown (a not-for-profit organization) that runs a modified CSA market that purchases from farmers local to Youngstown and Warren. They offer family, single and subsidized shares. Call 330-286-0688.

Ohio Resource Links Specialty Crop Growers with Institutional Buyers
http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/7068/Specialty-Crops-New-Book-Links-Ohio-Growers-with-Institutional-Food-service-Buyers.htm

Ohio's Specialty Crops: A Boost to Food Service Menus
Book now available free online.
Intended for farmers and for food buyers for institutions, such as colleges, restaurants, hospitals, and nursing homes; addresses issues on both sides of the supply chain; includes making connections, local food success stories, food safety, and seasonal availability charts.

Organic Certification USDA Reimbursements
Remember to see if you can receive reimbursement of qualifying expenses for USDA certified organic operators. Go to website for your state's application form, or call 202-720-3252 to contact Betsy Rakola, Grants Management Specialist, at Betsy.Rakola@ams.usda.gov .

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Chainsaw Training Available from NEOFA
Chainsaw safety, maintenance and safe operation training clinics are available by contacting Dave Hively (330-332-0728) or Jim Elze (jtelze@sbcglobal.net) Three seperate hands-on, day long clinics for the occasional user and more serious cutters held by Northeast Ohio Forestry Association (NEOFA) for a nominal fee. NEOFA is a non-profit promoting conservation and good forest management. Clinics scheduled as needed, see Calendar.
Ohio Direct Marketing Survey Research Report
Ohio State University October 2009 reports research results on "changes in marketing practices and market access for Ohio food producing farmers and other key players in Ohio's food chain." Ohio is in top 10 direct marketers.
USDA 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' Blog
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack launched a new blog on the 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' web site to highlight local and regional food systems and the connections between farmers and consumers through a national conversation about food and agriculture.
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