Cuyahoga County

2013 Produce Perks EBT Incentive Application

2013 Produce Perks EBT Incentive Application

The FPC is currently accpeting applications for farmers' markets and farm stands in Cuayhgoa County to participate in the 2013 Produce Perks EBT Incentive. The program will kick off in May 2013 and run until April 2014 (or while funds last). Applications are due (preferably submitted by email) by Monday, March 25th.

Please contact FPC with any questions regarding the program, the application process, and deadline.

Working Group(s):

Health & Nutrition

2012 Produce Perks Report released!

Submitted by Erika Meschkat on February 13, 2013 - 12:12pm

The Produce Perks Market Report provides a full scope of the program from May 2012 (2012 program launch) to January 2013 (near the closing of the program in April 2013). Several markets continue to participate in the program throughout the winter and distribute Produce Perks up until the end of April 2013.... Read more »

Working Group(s):

Health & Nutrition

2012 Produce Perks Market Report

The Produce Perks Market Report provides a full scope of the program from May 2012 (2012 program launch) to May 2013. Several markets continue to participate in the program throughout the winter and distribute Produce Perks up until the end of April 2013. FPC looks forward to starting a new round of the Produce Perks program in the 2013 season starting, once again, in May.

Working Group(s):

Health & Nutrition

2013 Produce Perks postcard & participating farmers' markets/farm stands

2013 Produce Perks promotional postcard. Lists all participating market locations as well as information on applying for food assistance in Cuyahoga County.

Working Group(s):

Health & Nutrition

City of Euclid Resolution for Hen Pilot Program

Euclid City Council is considering a proposed resolution that would create a hen pilot program for five families to each raise a flock of 4 chickens.

Working Group(s):

Land Use & Planning

The Early Childhood Community Resource Fair

Categories:

March 8, 2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location:

Trinity Cathedral and Commons

2230 Euclid Avenue Parking lot entrance is off of Prospect near East 22nd

Cleveland, OH 44115

See map: Google Maps

Do you know how many resources are available in Cuyahoga County for families you serve?

This FREE event will feature a variety of organizations from the Greater Cleveland Community!... Read more »

2012 Produce Perks transit posters

Over the course of Summer and Fall of 2012, FPC contracted 40 RTA buses on Cleveland east and west side routes to display posters directing customers to the nearest Produce Perks farmers' markets.

Working Group(s):

Health & Nutrition

EBT Training for Farmers' Markets

Categories:

February 11, 2013 - 9:30am - 12:30pm

Location:

CanalWay Center

4524 East 49th Street

Cuyahoga Heights 44105

See map: Google Maps

This training will focus on accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for food assistance cards at farmers’ markets.

Topics will include:

EBT acceptance process
Products that can be accepted
Cooperative business structure
Best practices for utilizing EBT to increase your market’s profitability
Funding opportunities

Farmers’ market managers, vendors, and community leaders are encouraged to attend.

No cost! Registration is requested.... Read more »

Working Group(s):

Health & Nutrition

South Euclid Lyndhurst F2S 2012 Report

An updated report by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health on the efforts of the South Euclid Lyndhurst School Districts growing farm to school program.

Working Group(s):

Health & Nutrition

2012 Produce Perks EBT Incentive Consumer Impact Survey TOOL

A 16 question consumer impact survey tool for Produce Perks developed by Wholesome Wave. This survey was administered at 7 of the participating farmers' markets in Cuyahoga County from August-October 2012. The results are also included on our site.

Working Group(s):

Health & Nutrition

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