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To encourage interaction between agricultural entities and the community, Mahoning Valley Agri Business Focus Group now brings you announcements and breaking news related to local agriculture and local markets. You are invited to send comments or submissions of suggested postings, appropriate links, and photographs to Webmaster@MahoningValleyAgriGuide.comfor inclusion.

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  Downy Mildew in Melons: Alert for Ohio
2010 growing season: Downy Mildew confirmed in Holmes County. See web site for Sally Miller of OARDC, for more information on plant pathology.

  Downy Mildew in Cucumbers: Alert for Northern Ohio
2010 growing season: Downy Mildew confirmed in Wayne County. Immediate fungicide applications recommended.

  Late Blight in Tomatoes in Northwestern Pennsylvania
Alert for Ohio growers for 2010 season.

  MVAG Web Site in ODA Farm to School Program!
Available now: Ohio Dept. of Agriculture's introductory
Farm to School in Ohio guide for school staff, teachers, and farmers.

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Chainsaw Training Available from NEOFA (PDF brochure)

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.

Grow Youngstown Looking for Producers

(PDF form)

Grow Youngstown obtains produce from local farmers, distributing it on a pay-as-you-go modified CSA model to members in underserved Youngstown and in Warren neighborhoods. Check the form for items that have no supplier for summer, 2010. Send an email to csa@growyoungstown.org stating the crops you can supply.

Ohio Direct Marketing Survey Research Report (PDF)

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

(link)

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 being made between farmers and consumers. The new online resource advances a national conversation about food and agriculture.

Local Foods and Cooking in the Valley Summer Program

Beth Stefura of the Ohio State University Extension Mahoning County office looking for producers to help highlight a local fresh food once a month through the summer. The Youngstown Vindicator will feature events in their Food Section. Haus Cider Mill held a cooking demo in May to showcase asparagus. Contact Beth by email at stefura.2@osu.edu or by phone at 330-533-5538.

OSU Extension 2010 Sustainable Farm Tour (PDF form)

From June 10th through October 21st, Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series held throughout Ohio.Sponsored by Innovative Farmers of Ohio (IFO), Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA), and The Ohio State University Sustainable Agriculture Team.

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