Countryside is accepting applications for its 2020 Farmers’ Market season at Howe Meadow -- through Feb. 13 for returning vendors, and through Feb. 27 for new vendors. Howe Meadow is the largest market for Countryside, whose markets serve a three-fold purpose: to provide farmers and food producers with a viable direct-to-consumer sales outlet; to connect consumers with the … [Read more...]
Countryside Conservancy hosts winter farmers’ markets
To continue their mission connecting people, food, and land, Countryside Conservancy will continue its farmers’ markets through winter, thanks to a series of indoor markets starting Saturday, Nov. 4 at Old Trail School. Over 50 vendors will set up in the cafeteria and offer a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables. They’ll continue their offerings throughout the … [Read more...]
Urban agriculture tour showcases gardens, hives, market in Summit Lake neighborhood Aug. 8
Summit Food Coalition is coordinating an Urban Agriculture tour in the Summit Lake Neighborhood Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. In partnership with Let’s Grow Akron, Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, and Urban Honey Bee, the tour will showcase the vibrant urban agriculture community in the neighborhood. Tour participants will meet at the Summit Lake Community Center and will hop a … [Read more...]
Hattie’s Food Hub offers farm to table resources for Akron’s inner city
Processing center also offers jobs to people with disabilities -- A newly opened food hub will bring jobs, fresh food and education to a much needed area in downtown Akron, near the Akron Zoo. Hattie’s Food Hub is a new local farm to table operation, which will process locally sourced ingredients, offer fresh food from a corner market, perform cooking demos and provide … [Read more...]
North Hill celebrates Kids Day at last weekend’s Outdoor Market
Last weekend at the North Hill Open Fresh Outdoor Market’s First Annual Kids Day, neighborhood children and their families were invited to come together at Bailey Oglesby Park for an afternoon of games and activities, many of which slipped in some information for the children about delicious, nutritious eating. Tested by rain and fire (yes, fire!), neighborhood children, … [Read more...]
Countryside Farmers’ Market at Highland Square opens summer season
(Courtesy of Countryside Conservancy) Countryside Conservancy welcomes new and returning vendors Countryside Farmers’ Market at Highland Square opens on Thursday, May 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. Managed by Countryside Conservancy, the market features over 20 local food vendors in the vibrant West Akron neighborhood. Countryside Farmers’ Market at Highland Square takes place at … [Read more...]
Spouses battle for kitchen supremacy (Working Class Vegan Man)
Remember this date: Saturday, June 13. On that day, wife and husband compete -- not for bed space or for who has to clean the litter boxes, but for culinary supremacy at the Countryside Conservancy Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadows, in a sort of iron chef throw-down. One of us, either my wife Terra or I, will claim bragging rights as King (or Queen, I guess) of the Kitchen … [Read more...]