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Community Roots- Summer Farmers Market

Community Roots uses an abandoned greenhouse nursery and accompanying six acres as the site of community programs that target horticultural, agricultural, and land stewardship programs. We are seeking to: - Support local school science standards (e.g. STEM education goals, etc.) through hands-on nutrition, food science, and food production studies. Support and supplement existing agricultural & horticultural education (eg. 4H, FFA, OSU Extension-Knox) by offering community growing space at little to no cost - Partner with the Knox County Health Department and Creating Healthy Communities (GetHealthy Knox) on increasing access to fresh foods. Offer wilderness skill-building programs (e.g. wild seed saving, plant identification) - Offer wilderness skill-building programs (e.g. wild seed saving, plant identification)

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : Grow fresh produce for our summer lunch programs. Recruit and manage volunteers to sell any surplus at the local weekly Mount Vernon farmers market, supporting our mission of participating at the market and in the local food system (e.g. community outreach about the Farm to School program, inviting market goers to visit & shop at Community Roots, sharing flyers for upcoming events at Community Roots, collaborating with OSU Extension-Knox County SNAP-education programs, etc.). Come be a part of a growing movement in community gardening and fresh food access!

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Hunger , Health , Neighborhood Revitalization , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Entrepreneur/Business , Education , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :
Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Communications , Public Health , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Community Organization .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Community Roots- Summer Farmers Market

Program Start/End Date
06/05/2023 - 08/07/2023

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 03/01/2023 To 05/19/2023

Contact	Maureen Allen
1104 W Gambier St
Mount Vernon OH 43050
614-221-4336
mallen@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	86473


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