ACEnet Events Archive

2 days ago

We are excited to support local food access with Rural Action and Community Food Initiatives through a new project with the Initiative for Food & AgriCultural Transformation at Ohio State (INFACT)! The project will evaluate two key programs-- Donation Station and Country Fresh Stops-- on health impacts and their contribution to the local food system. Carrie led the team on a tour of the region, including the Chesterhill Produce Auction and Donation Station pantry partner site to fully immerse them in our community based work. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Don't forget that the 70th Annual Nelsonville Parade of the Hills is this week! Held on The Nelsonville Public Square, you can enjoy family entertainment, regional art, concessions, midway, etc. Pie Contest & Auction to support activities for local children is tonight at Stuart's Opera House!! Kid's Street Games with prizes, Ohio State Fiddling Contest, free entertainment on 2 stages & so much more! Stop out Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday for this great festival! ... See MoreSee Less

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Running a small business in Southeast Ohio takes hard work: Farm on the Ridge (3/3) - ACEnet

3 days ago

As you know, running a small business in Southeast Ohio takes hard work, tenacity, and gumption! People start small businesses for a number of different reasons, so in our new 3-part blog series from Microenterprise Program Trainer, Kyle Verge, we would like to introduce you to three amazing ACEnet clients.

You may already know them, but if you don’t this is your opportunity to learn about them, their businesses, and why they started them! Our next client, Farm on the Ridge, is a necessity for every gourmand and our last entry in this blog series. ... See MoreSee Less

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Farm Labor Housing Direct Loans & Grants | USDA Rural Development

4 days ago

Have you been considering constructing housing for farm workers? Check out this great low cost financing and grant opportunities from the USDA. Deadline August 30: www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/farm-labor-housing-direct-loans-grants ... See MoreSee Less

What does this program do? It provides affordable financing to develop housing for year-round and migrant or seasonal domestic farm laborers. (1)

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Appalachian Ohio Rebuilds Local Food Chains

5 days ago

The Nonprofit Quarterly: "Key players in this network are two nonprofits, ACEnet and Rural Action, backed up by a close-knit set of local, regional, state, and national partners. Tom Redfern, who also works at Chesterhill Produce Auction, sums it up: 'It’s about resiliency and local control. Through food we can address health, poverty, and economic empowerment.'"

For more information on this work, check out our webpage acenetworks.org/healthy-food-access-2/appalachia-accessible-food-network/ ... See MoreSee Less

In Athens County, Ohio, nearly one in five residents lack sufficient access to nutritious and affordable food. But a network of nonprofits is seeking to change that.

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