Feature-length documentary that explores the local food web of Oberlin, a small college town in Northeast Ohio, that has long been a pioneer in local food system efforts.From backyard homesteaders to beat-boxing pre-school chefs, this film demonstrates the power of local food systems to build a stronger local economy and a greater sense of community. Includes a community discusion about whether or not it would be possible or desirable to localize 70% of Oberlin's food supply.Written and directed by Brad Masi with cinematography by Mika Johnson.
Videos
specialty meats
(3)
neighborhood revitalization
(3)
urban agriculture
(18)
food access
(14)
youngstown
(9)
wooster
(7)
Athens
(4)
Uncategorized
(4)
public health
(9)
25% Shift
(3)
indigenous microorganisms
(4)
michael shuman
(4)
waste recovery
(10)
oberlin
(44)
food incubator
(10)
urban-rural interface
(10)
regional food assessment
(5)
oberlin college
(2)
rural-urban interface
(3)
for the love of food
(6)
economic development
(12)
food deserts
(7)
deconstruction
(5)
climate change
(9)
institutional purchasing
(2)
compost
(13)
education
(17)
specialty dairy
(2)
regional food systems
(6)
cleveland
(22)
food diversity
(2)
open source ecology
(1)
cooperative development
(7)
community investment portfolio
(6)
permaculture
(13)
Introduction to Oberlin Early Childhood Center Local Foods Initiative
Dave Sokoll, pre-school meal chef, introduces the Oberlin Early Childhood Center and their local and healthy foods initiative.
Tags: education, for the love of food, oberlin
Challenges of Promoting Healthy Diets for Youth
Dave Sokoll, chef at the Oberlin Early Childhood Center, discusses the challenges of introducing locally grown and healthy foods to a pre-school meal program. The children are not always receptive to locally-grown cuisine, but can learn to like it over time.
Tags: education, for the love of food, oberlin
Engaging Local Chefs with School Meal Programs
Dave Sokoll shares his experiences working with Brian Donely, chef of Diso's Bistro in Lorain, to learn culinary skills for preparing pre-school meals that include local foods. Chef Donely volunteers one day a week to develop recipes and assist Dave with developing his culinary skills.
Tags: education, for the love of food, oberlin
Is Local Food More Expensive?
Oberlin Early Childhood Center chef Dave Sokoll shares his experience with local food and the oft-asked question, is it more expensive?
Tags: education, for the love of food, oberlin
Connecting Farmers with Pre-School Meal Program
Dave Sokoll describes how he organized a supply network of local farmers to supply food for a pre-school meal program at the Oberlin Early Childhood Center. He draws on the experiences and networks from his time as an Oberlin College student and later as a truck driver for City Fresh.
Tags: education, for the love of food, oberlin
Learning New Culinary Skills for Pre-School Food Service
Dave Sokoll describes how he learned new culinary skills to introduce more local and healthy foods to a pre-school meal program at the Oberlin Early Childhood Center.
Tags: education, for the love of food, oberlin