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Rural Action and several other local organizations

Rural Action and several other local organizations have acquired the assets of ReUse Industries and are launching a new makerspace and thrift store. The public is invited to an open house and recycling event on Sept. 26 to see the progress so far and offer input. Join us as we reimagine the important work that ReUse began. For more details, visit our website and look for a story on the main page. www.ruralaction.org.

Searching for ginseng? Why not plant your own? Rur

Two of Rural Action’s new AmeriCorps Vista membe

Two of Rural Action’s new AmeriCorps Vista members got right to work, piloting a test batch of tomato sauce made with fresh, local tomatoes from Chesterhill Produce Auction.

Sage Foote and Mason Korb were working with our partners at ACEnet to create a shelf-stable local food product. It could be a new way of seeing what local food looks like in our community's schools!

Sage cultivated a love for the living world by growing up in southern Ohio close to the river and spending many hours outdoors. She hopes to make the perfect can of green beans this fall and learn how to ride a motorcycle in the next year. Mason is a native Ohioan who grew up in Hudson and is excited to be working with Rural Action as a Community Resource Vista and taking a break from his career in mathematics education. He may go back to graduate school for mathematics or mathematics education … someday.

The two are working in Rural Action’s Sustainable Agriculture program.

For 50 years, The Farmacy Natural and Specialty Fo

For 50 years, The Farmacy Natural and Specialty Foods has been a mainstay for quality healthy products in the Athens area. And while “The Farmacy” has already been using zero waste practices for a good long while, they have chosen to take the Zero Waste Pledge and strive to do even more!

The store’s cozy feel and welcoming staff is in sync with The Farmacy’s long tradition as a supportive and engaged member of the Athens area community. Already known for their “Compassionate Community Projects” (like the popular Little Free Library), they have met their COVID-19 challenges with yet more community-facing initiatives.

Months ago, when they began offering free delivery and free no-contact service, appreciative customers’ generous tips began to accumulate and so was born the pay-it-forward “Giving Tree” program. A lovely wooden Giving Tree is mounted inside by the door. The tree is filled with hooks that hold already-paid-for tokens (in the shape of leaves). These leaf tokens are there to help cover grocery and supplement purchases for customers who need help. The tree continues to grow leaves — thanks to the many customers who support the program. In addition, the family makes masks that they give away in exchange for donations that benefit the program while encouraging us to wear a mask!

As a new Zero Waste Pledge member, The Farmacy is further minimizing plastics by growing their bulk offerings, enhancing customer incentives to use reusable bags and containers, including a bag exchange program, and by finding ways to reduce use of plastic wrap and plastic containers, including use of compostable take-out items in their organic deli. They also are increasing their composting capacity by contracting with AH Organics for compost pickup. And a FloWater machine has been installed to supply a healthy bulk drink alternative (high PH, alkalized antioxidant water). Don’t forget to bring in your refillable jugs and bottles next time!

And there’s more! The Farmacy has paid attention to how they use energy. They’ve opted for a strong high-efficiency compressor, LED lighting throughout, and have consciously chosen to enroll in the American Power and Gas Green Membership

Amid all the craziness of going back to school in

Amid all the craziness of going back to school in times of COVID, it’s good to know who your friends are. In this case, Trimble art teacher Cali Sanker and middle school science teacher Heike Perko put together a bulletin board tribute to the friendship of art and science. Rural Action looks forward to supporting teachers during a challenging year, and we’re available to help integrate environmental education into classes and lesson plans. Get in tough to learn more.

Communities across Ohio are converting abandoned m

Communities across Ohio are converting abandoned mine lands into trails, business parks, and other assets. Join us on Wednesday, July 29, for a free webinar on how your community can apply for funding for similar projects. See RuralAction.org for more details.

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