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Akron Urban Agriculture Inc.

"Building better urban communities one neighborhood at a time through agriculture, conservation and sustainability"

 

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We’re always browsing the web for the latest news and updates. Here you’ll find a collection of the most recent articles and resources about relevant topics. We regularly search the web in order to provide community members with the latest, so check back often for great new stories.

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Local (Akron) Farms

"Locally grown" refers to food and other agricultural products (for example, wool or flowers) that are grown or produced, processed and then sold within a certain area. However, there's no standard definition of "local," and so businesses touting their "locally grown products"

Community Garden

Farmers Markets (Local)

  • Akron Farmers Market

  • Barberton Farmers Market

  • Countryside Farmer's Market (Howe)

  •  Countryside Old Trail School (Winter)

  • Garrettsville Farmer's Market

  • HAPI Fresh Farmer's Market

  • Haymaker Farmer's Market

  • Stow Community Farmers Market

  • Summit Lake Neighborhood Market

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 Monthly (USDA) Workshop Speakers

Kashava Holt, Outreach Specialist, (FSC) Federation of Southern Cooperatives

Leah Smith, County Executive, (FSA) Farm Service Agency, USDA

William Cook, Urban Conservationist, (NRCS) Natural Resource Conservation Service, USDA

Green Vegetables

Akron High Tunnel Initiative (USDA)

A High Tunnel System, commonly called a “hoop house,” is an increasingly popular conservation practice for farmers, and is available with financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

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Community Grants

Designed for project and/or operational support for organizations that provide services to their community through the arts. Specific funding is available for arts learning activities, outreach to rural populations, organizational professional development, and programs involving folk arts.

Gardening Tools

Hands-on Social Media Workshop Announced

This is your forum’s resource section. It’s a great place to update your knowledge industry news, or publish relevant information about your community. You can also use this section to add tips or refer to additional resources for your farms.

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Events

  • Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (USDA)
    Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (USDA)
    Wed, Dec 13
    Warrensville Heights Library
    Dec 13, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Warrensville Heights Library, 4415 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, USA
    Dec 13, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Warrensville Heights Library, 4415 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, USA
    At this outreach meeting we will have representatives available from the Windsor Group LLC to explain the USDA discrimination program happening in Ohio area.
  • Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (USDA)
    Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (USDA)
    Mon, Dec 18
    Garfield Heights Branch Library
    Dec 18, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Garfield Heights Branch Library, 5409 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125, USA
    Dec 18, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Garfield Heights Branch Library, 5409 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125, USA
    At this outreach meeting we will have representatives available to explain the USDA discrimination program happening in Ohio area.
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This blog was created to provide a virtual online artsy green space where forum participants can easily share tips and knowledge. Our Urban Farming Blog & Forum is truly unique, made up of clever and active members who always have something new to contribute. Browse the latest posts to see what the buzz is about, or sign in today and start a discussion yourself.

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