Countryside Conservancy Blog

Welcome, Winter Markets!

Wednesday, November 05, 2014

Countryside Farmers’ Market returns to Old Trail School this Saturday for another season of local food. The market features farmers and food producers from Northeast Ohio and will take place on select Saturdays from November through April, 9:00am-12:00pm.  Read More...


Salsa, Salsa, Salsa!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Thanks to Sidekicks Salsa for sharing their recipes for delicious Salsas, and to Christina Shahriari for capturing them for us.  Read More...


Welcome GG9 Visitors!

Monday, August 11, 2014

Countryside joins the multitude of Cleveland- and Akron-area businesses and organizations welcoming GG9 visitors to the area.  On behalf of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) and all the park partners, we invite you to check out the many exciting special events happening in and around CVNP.  Sample some Ohio-grown food, enjoy the views from the scenic railroad, and take in the splendor that is our National Park.  Click here for the full schedule of events! Read More...


Ms. Knorr Goes to Washington (Again)

Friday, August 01, 2014

Congratulations to our own Beth Knorr, Markets Manager, who was once again appointed to the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee!  View the USDA's complete press release here.

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Pasta, Pepper and Fritatta Recipes from Donatella Salvadori

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Thank you Donatella for sharing your talents - and delicious food - with us at the market last Saturday.  For those of you who were as inspired as we were by Donatella's dishes, here are her recipes. Read More...


The Swap "Family"

Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Countryside Local Food Swaps have become one of the most popular programs we offer through Countryside U.  We have a Facebook page for the group - have you seen it?  It's an active and fun space, but I'd love to coax more of the nearly 300 members into showing up at a swap!  So we wanted you to hear from a regular swapper about why she goes, and why you should, too.  Introducing Maggie Olson!
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Spice Acres

Wednesday, July 02, 2014

We are thrilled to welcome some new farmers to the Countryside Initiative program!  Burrito lovers will recognize The Spice Companies from Countryside Farmers' Market at Howe Meadow.  But there will be a lot more than burrito fixings growing at Spice Acres.  Read all about it in Joe Crea's (Cleveland.com) article here. Read More...


Welcome Craig!

Thursday, June 12, 2014


Last night, amid amazing food, drink, and wonderful company, we had the pleasure of welcoming Craig Kenkel, the new superintendent of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Read More...


Countryside on WAKR

Friday, May 30, 2014

Beth Knorr, Markets Manager for Countryside, was recently featured on WAKR with Jasen Sokol, discussing Countryside Farmers' Markets.  If you missed it, check out the audio file to learn how chard can change your life (or at least perk up your meals.) Read More...


Spring Salad Recipe from Douglas Katz

Wednesday, May 14, 2014
We were delighted to have Chef Douglas Katz of fire, food and drink, The Katz Club Diner, and Provenance Cafe at the Cleveland Museum of Art with us for opening day at Howe Meadow, sharing inspiration for a vibrant spring salad. If you have not yet been to one of Doug's delicious eateries, Read More...