Northwest Ohio Celebrates Ohio Local Foods Week

Home Food Preservation

Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP):

• One page overview for Lucas County residents
• USDA factsheet on Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
• For more information please visit the Lucas County SNAP-Ed resources and information

Using SNAP EBT benefits to purchase seeds and plants for food:

• One page overview for local residents
• Tips for growing a vegetable garden

Farm to School

• Summary of USDA Farm to School grants, handout from OSU Extension Lucas County
• Farm to School Month, handout with suggestions for celebrating in Lucas County

Urban Agriculture

• Handout on Urban Agriculture in Lucas County Ohio

A Sample of Local Foods Lessons in Lucas County:

• Introduction to Local Foods, 45 minute lesson for 7th grade through adults, contact Patrice powers-barker.1@osu.edu
• Youth lessons including Plant Parts and Pollinators, contact Amy stone.91@osu.edu or Patrice powers-barker.1@osu.edu
• Planning the Family Vegetable Garden, contact Patrice powers-barker.1@osu.edu
• Vegetable Gardening, contact Amy stone.91@osu.edu
• Healthy Eating - Community Nutrition lessons for youth through adults. For more information check out SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program) and EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program)
• Home Food Preservation, contact Patrice powers-barker.1@osu.edu