Providing markets for organic growers through out the Great Lakes Region Buyers of Organic Feed Grains Year-a-round contracts Workshop Descriptions by Track continued Enacting Change through Student Collaboration S.K. Piper S.K. Piper is the current sustainability manager for Denison Dining and she previously served as Bon Appetit Foundation’s Midwest fellow doing education and outreach about food system sustainability. She explains how involving students in various aspects of the local food movement can catalyze change. [Session III A, Room 7] Not If, But When: Being Prepared For Disasters Lori Lee Dixon Disasters do not respect persons, places, or times, so it’s essential to be prepared. Learn the basics on how to “hold down the fort” during the first 72 hours of a disaster from Lori Lee Dixon, coordinator of Licking County’s Emergency Response Team. Lori is a retired firefighter who has been teaching safety for more than 30 years. She believes that learning to be prepared should be enjoyable and rewarding. [Session III B, Room 7] Utilizing SARE Grants and Resources to Achieve Your Farm Goals Mike Hogan Many Ohio farmers and landowners have received SARE grants to explore new ways of doing business more efficiently. Ohio coordinator Mike Hogan will provide details about the program and offer basic grant-writing tips. Particular attention will be given to the SARE Farmer and Rancher Grant Program. [Session IV, Room D] For workshop schedule and times, see pg. 14. Denotes NCR-SARE Farmers Forum Workshop Timely delivery schedules Prompt payment service State of the Art Receiving Facility Contacts: Dan Bewersdorff 616.902.8623 cell, bewersdorff@herbrucks.com Sherrie McKinch 616.902.2197 cell, smckinch@herbrucks.com Home Office 616.642.9421 www.herbrucks.com Laboratory Testing Services for Organic & Sustainable Agriculture Greenhouse, Produce, Gardens, Lawns, and Field Crop Analysis. • Water bacteria, suitability, etc. • Soil and Plant Tissue • Compost and Manure • Sugar, Starch, Feedstuff Nutrients • Comprehensive Fee Schedule Available Holmes Laboratory, Inc., 3559 US 62, Millersburg, OH 44654 (800) 344-1101 www. holmeslab.com The Natural Approach To Health FARM STORE a 3944 Whitacre Ave., Minerva, Ohio • 330-868-5353 www.naturalapproachtohealth.com aNatural health remedies for people and animals aHerbal syrups and teas for physical health aSoaps, salves, essential oils and first aid kits aAlpaca sweaters, hats, gloves, socks, rugs, yarn, roving, blankets, throws 30 35th Annual OEFFA Conference
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