Community Food Initiatives
SEO FOODLINK: Jackson-Vinton County Resource Seminar
Jackson County OSU Extention Office 17 Standpipe Road,, Jackson,, OH, United StatesCommunity Food Initiatives is hosting the Southeastern Ohio Foodlink Jackson-Vinton Resource Seminar. It will be featuring our recently-launched SEO Foodlink map and resources. We are inviting community members to join us with their laptops (if possible) to learn and give feedback. The event will be held on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 10:00am to 12:00pm... Read More
Season Extension: Low Tunnels on a Budget
East Side Community Garden - East Park Road, Athens, Ohio East Park Road, Athens, OhioLearn the basics of small-scale season extension techniques to increase the length of your growing season. Join us for a discussion about cold hardy crops, building low tunnels, tunnel maintenance, and more! Led by Keith Wilde. The Eastside Community Garden is located off of E. State St by the E. State Dog Park. Be sure... Read More
2018 Harvest Celebration
Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesThe Harvest Celebration is a yearly gathering of Community Food Initiatives supporters, donors, and community members invested in the future of food security. In 2018 we are mixing things up! Instead of a sit down dinner, guests will be treated to heavy horderves and scrumptious desserts! We will also be having a silent auction! The... Read More
Garlic Planting Workshop!
Ohio University Plant Biology Gardens W. State St, Athens, OH, United StatesDon't know what to do with your garden over the winter? This workshop, followed by a hands on garlic planting, will teach the basics of planting garlic, how to tend to it over the winter, how to store it, and how it benefits health. Held at West State OU Student Farm: Via bike - off... Read More
Homemade Rolls for the Holidays
ACEnet, 94 Columbus Rd, Building C, Athens, OHLooking to bring a special edition to your holiday dinner? Susie Krutsch, Culinary Program Manager at Hocking College, will be teaching us to make potato rolls and sweet potato biscuits at this holiday dinner themed workshop. We are requiring registration prior to this event. You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWBvEhV_lbe9fkeOwzOamXNYDhula9Dos5xhj6zE_oW0XxPw/viewform?usp=sf_link -------------------------------------------------------------- Workshop attendance is a $5... Read More
Nelsonville Community Garden Ribbon Cutting
Nelsonville Community Garden Hocking Parkway - Across From Train Depot, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesCome celebrate the grand reopening of the Nelsonville Community Garden! Check out our new location and accessible garden features. Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, garden plot sign up, seed giveaway, light refreshments and free raffle! Help us grow and share the harvest!
Community Food Initiatives Member Gathering & Potluck
Athens Community Center 701 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for the best potluck in Athens County to celebrate another successful year of increasing access to local healthy food! Come one, come all! We have a lot to celebrate this spring! The Community Food Initiatives (CFI) team cordially invites you to an evening of delicious food and fellowship Saturday, April 13, at the... Read More
Community Food Initiatives Member Gathering & Potluck
Athens Community Center 701 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesCome one, come all! We have a lot to celebrate this spring! The Community Food Initiatives (CFI) team cordially invites you to an evening of delicious food and fellowship Saturday, April 13, at the Athens Community Center from 6-8pm. We will have a brief member meeting and present our annual awards. Current members, past members,... Read More
Seed Starting at Morning Dew Hop Farm
OH, United StatesIn this workshop, we will be covering all the essentials of starting seeds: starting mediums, seedling care, transitioning outdoor, and a bonus DIY rain water irrigation lesson! Don't miss this chance to check out this creative local permaculture operation. Be sure to Register for this workshop by emailing Bailey at gardens@communityfoodinitiatives.org Friday, April 26th 5:30PM-7:00... Read More
Gardening 101: The Basics
New Nelsonville Community Garden 1950 Mt St Marys Dr, Nelsonville, OH 45764, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesDan Knier, Farm Manager of the Agroecology program at Hocking College, will be walking us through the basics of starting a garden. From composting, to planing your garden, you'll be ready to dig in after this workshop! Be sure to Register for this workshop by emailing Bailey at gardens@communityfoodinitiatives.org Saturday, April 27th 2:00PM-3:30PM at the... Read More