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Local Roots Wooster aims to establish a year-round market connecting consumers and producers of locally grown foods. Our innovative business structure emphasizes producer and consumer cooperation, with a focus on supporting Ohio producers directly. Through community support and funding, we are making this vision a reality and planning future developments for sustainable growth and impact.
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Local Foods in rural Ohio www.LocalRootsWooster.com
The Local RootsMission “To establish a year-round market place for the purpose of connecting consumers and producers of locally grown foods and other agricultural products. Our goals are to encourage healthy eating, expand local economic development, promote community involvement, and sustainable living.” www.LocalRootsWooster.com
Innovative Business Structure • Producer AND Consumer Cooperative • Focus on Local – Ohio • Producers only – no brokers, no reselling • Allow producer to retain most of the sale • Producers set price • Sell on consignment • Encourage volunteerism www.LocalRootsWooster.com
Making it a Reality:Community Support/Funding • Membership • County Commissioners • ODA/USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant • Local Businesses • ODA Grant www.LocalRootsWooster.com
Future Developments • Rural Development/USDA (RBEG) Grant Processing Kitchen • Preserving & value add • Increasing variety • “Sprouts” www.LocalRootsWooster.com
Community Impacts www.LocalRootsWooster.com
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