The Local matters Blog

If you subscribe to The Greener Grocer's Weekly Fresh Market Bag, you're probably noticing a lot of turnips these days as part of the late Autumn and Winter harvest.
Our Facebook friends gave us some... Read more
Our circle of friends is growing every year, and we at Local Matters are so excited about the work we've accomplished with your support. This year we've connected with new partners such the Hoover... Read more
If you were a child who attended public school….you probably remember the excitement that permeated the air when it was announced that there would be a school wide assembly. I can nostalgically see... Read more
It's easy to eat local in summer, when farmers markets are everywhere and the garden is thriving. But in winter we often rely on the ease of quick grocery trips to Kroger, forgetting that local foods... Read more
Amber B., a medical student at the Ohio State University and a Local Matters volunteer, noticed a problem within the medical school community. During exam weeks, when students need to stay focused... Read more



