Tuscarawas County Foodshed Initiative

New Philadelphia, OH

J.I.M.'s Place
228 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia, OH
Thursday, February 18, 2010 8:45-11:30 a.m.

 
The Tuscarawas County Foodshed Initiative will be meeting to network and form collaborations around local food and economic and agricultural initiatives that will result in: increased local consumption of safe, healthy and environmentally-friendly products, and make a positive impact on the local economy through development of agribusiness and agritourism.

Agenda
9:45-9:15 a.m.--Breakfast (donations accepted)
9:30 a.m.--Welcome and Introductions
9:40 a.m.--NE Ohio Efforts in Sustainable Agriculture, Dr. Casey Hoy
10:10 a.m.--Local Food Councils and State Initiatives, Amalie Lipstreau
10:35 a.m.--Break
10:45 a.m.--Tuscarawas County Initiatives and Break Out
11:15 a.m.--Group Summaries
11:30 a.m.--Next Steps/Meeting Ends
 
Contact:
Tiffany Gerber / 330-602-2420 /