Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Ohio Farmers Market Networks Trainings

Training programs you might be interested in attending are scheduled in two southeastern Ohio locations. All workshops will begin at 9:00 am and include lunch. Directions: OSU South Centers - Endeavor Center is located at 1862 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45661. The Endeavor Center is located just south of Piketon, off of State Route 32, approximately one mile east of US Route 23. OSU Extension Muskingum County Office is located at 225 Underwood Street, Zanesville, OH 43701.

Marketing Marketing Your Farmers' Market and Utilizing TechnologyWednesday, December 17 - OSU South Centers Endeavor CenterThursday, December 18 - OSU Extension - Muskingum County Learn about creative, yet inexpensive ways to market your farmers market to your community. Utilizing technology for your market will also be covered including web sites and EBT machines.

Establish Producers Product Standards to Maximize 'Locally Grown'Wednesday, January 21 - OSU South Centers Endeavor CenterThursday, January 22 - OSU Extension - Muskingum County Workshop topics will include food safety, quality standards, and utilization of ‘locally grown’ to enhance marketing promotions.

Directions: OSU South Centers - Endeavor Center is located at 1862 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45661. The Endeavor Center is located just south of Piketon, off of State Route 32, approximately one mile east of US Route 23. OSU Extension Muskingum County Office is located at 225 Underwood Street, Zanesville, OH 43701. To learn more visit their website at http://ohiofarmersmarkets.osu.edu/aboutus.htm