From the IFO Conference…Homeopathic Veterinary Medicine

This past weekend I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of about 130 farmers, market managers, and educators at the Innovative Farmers of Ohio Conference at Hiram College.  My topic was fairly run of the mill….farming as a business and how to start, grow, measure, and change it.  I think I did an exceptional job.  I hope the audience could...

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About the recent animal cruelty headlines:

Many of you likely saw the piece on the internet or evening news this week about a dairy farm in southern Ohio viciouslybeating their animals.  The footage and what happened is terrible.It was so terrible that I don’t think I need to dwell on how bad it was.  I personallydon’t know that farmer at all.  I do find it shocking and surprising.  Overall, dair...

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OK, so I’m behind the times…

Yes, truthfully this is my first blog entry ever. Oh, and I’m not using spell check…watch out. So things are getting pretty exciting around Fresh Fork lately. If I may be so corny to use food analogies, we’ve moved beyond the sprouting stage to the actual growing stage. I’m continually shocked at how many folks have heard about what we...

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Fresh Fork Market’s New Season

Well, it’s getting to be about that time! It’s warming up and the sun is coming out more (except for having to get ice off of my car the past two mornings) and it’s looking more and more like spring is ready to take over from winter! I must say that I am quite excited to get things rolling. The slow winter has made me antsy, but I’m...

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New Fresh Fork Website Launches!

Welcome to the new and improved Fresh Fork Market website!  We really hope you enjoy learning about Fresh Fork Market and all that the system has to offer. Whether you are a consumer in the Cleveland area interested in purchasing, or an activist around the country looking to build your own local food system, we have the perfect set-up for you!  Be sure to...

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