Policy

City of Euclid Resolution for Hen Pilot Program

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.

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Land Use & Planning

USDA releases 'Smart Snacks at School' guidelines

Submitted by Erika Meschkat on February 22, 2013 - 2:35pm

In our last newsletter, PFC mentioned that since our school nutition forum, USDA has released their proposed standards for vending and foods served outside of federally reimbursable me... Read more »

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Health & Nutrition

City of Cleveland - Urban Agriculture Overlay District DRAFT

The Urban Agriculture Overlay District was introduced to Cleveland City Council as a measure that would allow for more intensive uses of urban agriculture in certain areas designated by the city. The legislation is currrently pending before Cleveland City Council.

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Land Use & Planning

City of Cleveland - Keeping of Farm Animals and Bees Licensing

The City of Cleveland adopted regulations that permit the keeping of farm animals and bees in all zoning districts throughout the city. This legislation describes the permitting regulations through the Cleveland Department of Public Health that apply to the licenses required for keeping livestock.

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Land Use & Planning

City of Cleveland - Agriculture in Residential Districts

The City of Cleveland adopted amendments to the zoning regulations for residential districts that permit farm stands, different design guidelines for fencing, and allow agriculture as a principal use on vacant lots.

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Land Use & Planning

City of Cleveland Food Truck Legislation

The City of Cleveland adopted legislation in 2011 that allowed mobile food trucks to operate within city limits.

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Land Use & Planning

FPC Quarterly Forum: NEWtrition in Our Schools presentation

NEWtrition in Our Schools forum opening presentation by Teleange Thomas, Program Officer of Health, The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland.

Working Group(s):

Health & Nutrition

City of Cleveland: Permitting Process for High Tunnels and Hoop Houses

Due to the increasing number of high tunnels being constructed on urban farms in Cleveland as a result of the USDA EQIP Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative, the City of Cleveland's Department of Building and Housing issued a clarification of the permitting process and fee schedule for these types of structures in December 2012.

Working Group(s):

Land Use & Planning

An FPC Summary of Ohio Senate Bill 210 establishing new school meal and physical activity standards

Working Group(s):

Health & Nutrition

Ohio Grown: Local Food Creating Local Opportunities

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August 9, 2012 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location:

The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

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Ohio Grown: Local Food Creating Opportunities

Keynote Speaker Kathleen Merrigan, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

Come learn about changing policies to support local food economies, local food financing, scaling up, and more. Full invitation to follow. Questions? Please contact U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown's office: OhioGrown [at] brown [dot] senate [dot] gov or 1.888.896.OHIO ext. 2

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