Food

Farmers Markets Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Markets is a non-profit partner of the park that hosts markets on Saturday mornings throughout the year. From May through October, the market is outdoors at Howe Meadow. From November through April, it is indoors at Old Trail School. Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Markets website for more details about their markets and vendors. Park Farms Agriculture has long been an important part of life in the Cuyahoga Valley. Today, there are eight farms that operate on land leased from the national park. They grow and raise a diverse array of crops and heritage breed animals, using sustainable methods appropriate for a national park. Several of the farms have roadside stands or host events throughout the year. Because they are working farms, most are not open to the public except during events. Look for signs at each farm or check their websites and social media accounts for more information. An overview of each one is below. Greenfield Berry Farm Greenfield Berry Farm features pick-your-own blueberries, aronia berries, and sunflowers. In addition, they offer a vegetable community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, pussy willows, tulips, and honey. Daniel Greenfield is also an environmental educator who hosts farm-based educational tours and field trips. Farm location : 2485 Major Road, Peninsula 44264 Website : www.greenfieldberryfarm.com Keleman Point Farm This sustainable farmstead produces beef, pork, and heritage-breed turkeys for Thanksgiving; Tennessee fainting goats; cashmere fiber; and eggs. Stop by their Farm Market stand for seasonal items, available year-round. Farm location : 4570 Akron Peninsula Road, Peninsula 44264 Website : www.kelemanpointfarm.com The Neitenbach Farm Neitenbach Farm uses biodynamic farming methods and combines vegetable crops with culinary and medicinal herbs. They sell their products through an on-farm stand and offer a unique CSA. In addition, Pamela offers her herbal tinctures, teas, and salves as well as healing, holistic body work. Farm location : 3077 Akron Peninsula Road, Akron 44313 Facebook : www.facebook.com/theneitenbachfarm Oxbow Orchard Oxbow Orchard is a diversified farm that uses regenerative agriculture principles. They raise Icelandic sheep, chickens, and turkey as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables, seedlings, and flowers. They have a farmstand and a local food shop. F…