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A Journey in Taste presents Here We Grow Again… with Paul Higgins, CEC A www.senior-dining.com presentation. 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. Why Buy Local?. Freshness. Taste.
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A Journey in TastepresentsHere We Grow Again…withPaul Higgins, CECA www.senior-dining.com presentation
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
Why Buy Local? • Freshness. • Taste. • Nutrition. • Variety. • Improving the local economy. • Strengthening producer/consumer relations. • Avoiding health hazards.
Rich in History • ODA - Century Farm program • 18 working Knox county farms • Earliest was established in 1814
Land Use in Knox County • Total Land = 339,904 acres • 212,069 ac. In agriculture
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
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
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
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
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
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
I Got Fresh Today with Chef Paul www.senior-dining.com
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
COME TO THE FAIR…… The Ohio State Fair Senior Day August5,2008
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