Memorial service takes place Dec. 17 -- On Dec. 11, Countryside Conservancy's Executive Director Emeritus Darwin Kelsey passed away after complications from an illness. He leaves behind his wife Chris van Huysse, five children and seven grandchildren. Kelsey's death is a loss for Ohio's local farm and food community. He has been a leader and innovator in the community … [Read more...]
Local farmers sought to live on National Park property (Article and Video)
How would you like to live on National Park property and run a farm? The Countryside Initiative program in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is looking for some tenants who could manage a local farm, along with contributing to the local economy with a food-based business. The Countryside Initiative program offers beginning farmers access to affordable land, and enables them … [Read more...]