5-a-Day: The Color Way Eat your colors to stay healthy and fit!

Ohio Proud Ohio Department of Agriculture's Division of Markets marketing program. This program identifies and promotes food and agricultural products at least 50 percent grown, raised or processed in Ohio. Publications include the Farmers' Market Directory, Heartland Cuisine Cookbook, and The Market Cultivator newsletter [pdf].

Ohio Department of Agriculture A good source for events and festivals, food safety laws, recalls and tips, family farm and farmland preservation topics.

Local Harvest With its online directory, this national grass roots organization seeks to promote foods grown close to home and marketed directly by farmers. Included is a page of articles on community-supported agriculture and the importance of preservation of rural culture, plus links to organizations. Visit our listing on the Local Harvest directory to see seasonal products and crops.

USDA AMS Farmers Markets Agricultural Marketing Service at the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Facts and statistics about farmers' markets and the WIC and Seniors Farmers Markets Nutrition programs. And, a coloring book for kids!

AgriSurf! - The Farmers Search Engine Over 20,000 sites selected by experts in the field. Indexed, categorized and searchable using keywords. Includes ag-business news.

Ohioline Online access to the hundreds of fact sheets, bulletins and other educational materials covering a wide array of subjects from the OSU Extension Service, Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Science.

Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Grassroots coalition of food producers and consumers that supports and promotes a healthful, ecological, accountable and permanent agriculture

The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture "Dedicated to educating the public on the importance of a sustainable food and agriculture system that is economically viable, environmentally sound, socially just, and humane."

New World Publishing Books for small farm marketing and farmers' markets.

Farm & Garden Services Articles, and links for growers and consumers. Resources that promote, support and teach sustainable, organic, and biodynamic agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau

Sustainable Agriculture Network - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), USDA. Funding education programs that foster agricultural practices that are economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible.

Ohio Consumer Opinions of Roadside Markets and Farmers' Markets 1994 report.

North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association

Seasonal Chef: A Guide to Buying and Eating Locally Grown Produce This is a California site so only some information applies to Northeastern Ohio, but the site has some charming features that can be appreciated by all.

aboutproduce.com From the Produce Marketing Association. Selection, recipes, nutrition information, and storage tips for vegetables, herbs, fruits and nuts. Special Produce Patch section for kids.