September 2011:

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WEST VIRGINIA FARM TO SCHOOL CONFERENCE

September 27-28 at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown, WV

Join us to hear about West Virginia's Farm to School opportunities and learn how you can be a part of this growing movement.

The agenda highlights topics of interest to both producers and buyers, and includes plenty of time to network with others interested in bringing fresh produce and local foods into our schools.

Discussion topics will include purchasing, food safety, food preparation, pricing, supply and production/availability.

When:
Tuesday, September 27 at 9:00 am -to-
Wednesday, September 28 at 4:00 pm

A block of rooms is being held at the special price of $83.00 plus taxes and fees.

Make your reservation by calling
1-800-624-8300 and mention West Virginia Department of Education and the Farm to School Conference.

If you have questions, or need more information, call Cindy at 304-345-1298 extension 10, or email:
cmanning@economicoptions.org




UPDATE ON IRS ELECTRONIC PAYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FARMERS MARKETS

Are markets required to issue 1099s to each individual farmer to whom they reimburse token purchases? Find the answer at the Farmers Market Coalition website:
www.farmersmarketcoalition.org



WILLIAMSON FARMERS MARKET PART OF PLAN FOR A SUSTAINABLE CITY

Williamson, WV, once touted as the "Heart of the Billion-Dollar Coalfield", is now striving to reinvigorate its economy and the health of its community. The vision for a "Sustainable Williamson" includes a new farmers market (with funding assistance through the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition) and community gardens. Read the in-depth article at www.dailyyonder.com




FARMERS MARKETS COULD GENERATE MANY JOBS, NEW REPORT FINDS

The Union of Concerned Scientists has released a new report showing that farmers markets benefit local farmers, consumers, and economies, but that they could do even more with the support of federal food policies. To learn more go to http://www.ucsusa.org


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