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Why Buy Local?

A presentation on the Ohio and Knox County growing season, local products, and the benefits of buying local. Explore the freshness, taste, nutrition, variety, and economic impact of supporting local farmers. Learn about Knox County's rich agricultural history and the diverse range of farm sizes. Discover the peak season for various local food products in Knox County. Special thanks to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, OSU Extension Knox County, Local Food Council, senior-dining.com, The Laurels of Mount Vernon, and local growers and producers. Join us for a delicious menu featuring cream of asparagus soup, local field greens salad, grilled marinated chicken breast, fresh green beans, roasted rosemary red skin potatoes, fresh local hand-picked berries, and freshly baked rolls and breads. Don't miss the Ohio State Fair Senior Day on August 5th, 2008, where you can experience "A Journey in Taste" with Certified Executive Chef Paul Higgins. Sponsored by The Laurels of Mount Vernon. Join us at the Fair Grounds DiSalle Building for presentations at 1:30 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:00 PM, and 3:45 PM.

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Why Buy Local?

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  1. A Journey in TastepresentsHere We Grow Again…withPaul Higgins, CECA www.senior-dining.com presentation

  2. Here We Grow Again…A continuation of We Grow That?A look at the Ohio and Knox County growing season and the availability of fresh local products

  3. Why Buy Local? • Freshness. • Taste. • Nutrition. • Variety. • Improving the local economy. • Strengthening producer/consumer relations. • Avoiding health hazards.

  4. KNOX COUNTY

  5. Rich in History • ODA - Century Farm program • 18 working Knox county farms • Earliest was established in 1814

  6. Land Use in Knox County • Total Land = 339,904 acres • 212,069 ac. In agriculture

  7. Average Farm size 1 to 9 ac. 10 to 49 ac. 50 to 179 ac. 180 to 499 ac. 500 to 999 ac. > 1,000 ac. = 166 acres = 78 farms = 416 farms = 488 farms = 186 farms = 56 farms = 32 farms Diverse in Size

  8. Agricultural Product Rank in Ohio Sheep & Lambs 1 Hay 7 Milk Cows 13 Oats 13 Cattle & Calves 18 Hogs 34 Corn 34 Soybeans 40 Wheat 47 Knox County’s Rank in Ohio

  9. Product Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Asparagus • • Green Onion • • Radishes • • • • Rhubarb • • Fall Spinach • • • Spinach • • Broccoli • • Cabbage • • Green Beans • • Peas • Local Food Products in Knox County, Ohio • Peak Season

  10. Product Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Strawberries • • Beets • Blueberries • • Carrots • • • Cauliflower • • • Cucumbers • • • Sweet Peppers • • • Potatoes • • • • Raspberries • • Summer Squash • • • Local Food Products in Knox County, Ohio • Peak Season

  11. Product Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Sweet Corn • • Tomatoes • • Apples • • • • Muskmelon • • Onions • • Lettuce • • • Winter Squash • • Pumpkins • Watermelons • • • Herbs • • • Local Food Products in Knox County, Ohio • Peak Season

  12. Special Thanks • Ohio Department of Agriculture • OSU extension Knox County • Local Food Council • Food for Thought • senior-dining. com • The Laurels of Mount Vernon • Local growers, and producers • Adeline Moshell • Those Young Boys Productions

  13. I Got Fresh Today with Chef Paul www.senior-dining.com

  14. Today’s MENU Soup Cream of Asparagus Salad Local Field Greens With Fresh Basil Vinaigrette Entrée Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast Farm Fresh Green Beans, Oven Roasted Rosemary Red Skin Potatoes Dessert Fresh Local Hand Picked Berry Something Fresh baked Rolls and breads w/ flavored butters

  15. COME TO THE FAIR…… The Ohio State Fair Senior Day August5,2008

  16. Ohio State Fair Senior Day A Journey in Taste Tuesday August 5th with Certified Executive Chef Paul Higgins Sponsored by The Laurels of Mount Vernon Fair Grounds DiSalle Bldg (air condition) 1:30 PM, 2:15PM, 3:00PM, 3:45PM

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