Have you noticed the price of eggs? Who hasn’t! How do government actions and tariffs impact the livelihoods of farmers in Northeast Ohio and beyond? And what does that mean for consumers, especially as far as food safety? The public is invited to hear presentations on the significant changes in food and farm policy, Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m., Hobbs Hall, Kent.
The League of Women Voters of Kent and partners Haymaker Farmers’ Market, the Ohio Farmers Union and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent will sponsor a free educational event to address the growing concerns regarding tariffs, food safety and farming. Professionals will discuss current farm/food policies and how this affects farmers, distributors and consumers.
The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at Hobbs Hall, 217 N. Mantua St., Kent, Ohio. Hobbs Hall is a facility of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent.
Speakers
Joe Logan – Logan is a 5th generation family farmer from Northeastern Ohio. The farm has specialized in producing a variety of products including milk, grass-fed beef, non-GMO grains, maple syrup and organic crops. Logan has served as the President of the Ohio Farmers Union, a Director of Agricultural Programs for the Ohio Environmental Council, a Director for the National Farmers Union Board, and a member of the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Matt Herbruck – Matt Herbruck has been an organic farmer for 30 years. He currently owns and operates Birdsong Farm in Hiram, Portage County. There he grows USDA certified organic vegetables, herbs and flowers which he sells locally through several area farmers markets as well as a Community Supported Agriculture program. He also works with Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association on the Soil Health Initiative and the Farmer Mentor Program.
The purpose of this presentation is to provide facts and answer questions to help attendees make informed decisions. The event is free and open to the public. For more information: lwvkent@gmail.com.
