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News Briefs – January 19, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Farmers' Market Meeting Scheduled
The Geauga Fresh Farmers' Market will hold its 2012 organizational meeting Feb. 4 at the OSU Extension office in the Patterson Center on the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
The meeting will start at 9 a.m. and refreshments will be served.
Those interested in participating in the market this year are invited to attend. There will be a presentation by the board, information on marketing and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), and applications for 2012 will be available.
The Geauga Fresh Farmers' Market is a producer-only market -- a market that allows farmers and other producers to sell directly to the customers will help to support a farm economy in Geauga County.
The market is looking for producers and farmers of produce, meats and fruits, wholesale or retail, artisanal breads, crackers, and prepared foods for its 2012 season.
The Geauga Fresh Farmers' Market will start its 11th season May 19 in South Russell Village at the corner of Route 306 and Bell Street.
For more information, call Market Manager Cheryl Hammon at 440-474-9885.
Ledgemont Financial Health Subject of Jan. 23 Forum
Ledgemont Schools invites the public to an informational forum at 7 p.m. Jan. 23.
The educational meeting, which will be held at the Ledgemont Elementary School Library, 16200 Burrows Road, Thompson Township, will discuss the impact of budgetary cuts that will be necessary in the near future, said board member Marsha Carpenter.
The Ledgemont school board and administration will be in attendance to review the details and input is welcome and needed, she said.
"If you don't have a child or grandchild in the school, it is an advantage to know what is occurring in your district," Carpenter added.
Light refreshments will be available at the meeting.
For more information, call the board office at 440-298-3341 or Marsha Carpenter at 440-968-3986.
