LocalFoodSystems.org

07/05/2012

An interesting overview of the potential in our nation for agricultural and economic development.
http://www.localfoodsystems.org/advnortheast/food-and-economic-development-potential-recognized-iedc

Here is the latest issue of ED Now, a publication of the International Economic Development Council. It contains several articles pertaining to using food and food systems to grow local economies. I thought you would be interested in seeing them. It does demonstrate the growing interest in this s...

06/25/2012

While forbes doesn't have the same idea of a business ecosystem as http://www.localfoodsystems.org, I like the list of people to contact for help launching a business. LFS.org can help connect entrepreneurs to all types of assistance.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kauffman/2012/06/18/build-your-business-within-an-entrepreneurial-ecosystem/

Guest post written by Alana Muller, president, Kauffman FastTrac® If you are a would-be entrepreneur considering a new company, here’s an important tip: Wherever you choose to locate your firm, make sure there is an entrepreneurial ecosystem in place to support your efforts. Jean Case, CEO of the C...

06/19/2012

If your or a client's small business is in a position of considering growth and it is located within an hour (or so) of Cleveland, consider applying for the Goldman Sach 10,000 Small Business Managent Education Program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C).
http://www.localfoodsystems.org/entrepreneursinag/everything-your-small-business-needs-grow

If your or a client's small business is in a position of considering growth and it is located within an hour (or so) of Cleveland, consider applying for the Goldman Sach 10,000 Small Business Managent Education Program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). Cleveland is the seventh United States ci...

06/18/2012

If you are interested in a local food conference in SouthEast Ohio, there is a three day event going on called Real Food · Real Local · Real Good Institute. Create an account with Local Food Systems to get news about other great conferences taking place this summer!

http://www.localfoodsystems.org/maingroup/real-food-%C2%B7-real-local-%C2%B7-real-good-institute-july-10-12

Whether you want to learn more about food systems, are looking to connect the local food dots, want to hone in on a specific aspect of a regional food economy or are just curious about the local food movement, you'll find plenty to savor and enjoy during this conference. Bring bring your own local f...

06/12/2012

Eat Wild is an excellent site if you have any interest in raising grassfed livestock. I personally know several people who have been successful using their information and site.

06/05/2012

There is opportunity to be had at your local farm market! The best thing about these markets is that money spent there stays in the local community.
If you're interested in connecting with a farm market or other producers, log on to our site to see some cool projects.

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-05-10/more-farms-vie-for-the-1-billion-spent-at-farmers-markets?r=related-rail

06/04/2012

And here are some tips about keeping those tomatoes healthy!

06/04/2012

Here is a great page on how to grow tomatoes.

No backyard garden is complete with a few tomato plants. Find out what you need to know for planting, growing and harvesting tomatoes.

06/01/2012

Here is a great summary of the cooperative networking idea that LFS supports. It describes what we're supporting with localfoodsystems.org, building cooperative networks, right from the planning stages. http://www.sustainbusper.com/book/export/html/440

In Scotland, a construction business asks for (and receives) the ash waste from a nearby coal-fired electric plant, which it uses to manufacture building materials. In Australia, a building designer teams with a rival architectural firm, a renewable energy supply business and a construction company ...

05/31/2012

How to build your own square foot garden using raised garden beds.

05/31/2012

Here’s a basic pdf guide for Community Supported Agriculture. If you want to get started or involved in CSA in your area, visit our site to connect with both growers and experienced CSA participants.http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/CDP-TN20.PDF