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Countryside
Farmers' Market
E-News
May 11, 2011 |
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Market Dates | |
Howe Meadow
4040 Riverview Road
Saturdays, 9am until Noon
May 14 - October 29
Highland Square W Market St. & Conger Ave Wednesdays, 4-7pmJune 1 - September 28  |
| About the
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Countryside Farmers' Markets are producer-only markets managed by the Countryside Conservancy.
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About our Market Partners
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the partner for our Saturday morning market at its new Howe Meadow location. Established in 1974 as a National Recreation Area, the park received National Park status in 2000. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is also Countryside Conservancy's partner for the Countryside Initiative program, which offers long-term leases of farms within the National Park boundaries. For more information on Cuyahoga Valley National Park visit their website. For more information on the Countryside Initiative click here.
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| Dear Market Supporter,
Despite the incredible amount of rain we've had this spring, there is an abundance of fresh items lined up for opening day at Countryside Farmers' Market at Howe Meadow. I can't wait for the asparagus and rhubarb. I've seen it in the grocery stores, but have been waiting to get my hands on the really good stuff from our local growers. And for those gardeners among us, there will be a nice selection of plant starts for your pots and backyard plots! We are so excited to be moving back outdoors! Can you believe this is our third season at Howe Meadow? I remember wringing my hands a few years ago about whether coming here was the right move for the market. We are still excited and feel privileged to be here, and we want to do our part to help the National Park Service maintain our shared natural resources. Over the past two seasons we have noticed that we have been having a big impact on some sensitive areas at Howe Meadow. So, we are undergoing a bit of a 'facelift' this year and shifting our location slightly in order to reduce our impact. This will allow the site of the past two seasons to recover from heavy foot traffic. Stop by the info booth and let us know what you think. We're sure you'll enjoy the new layout, and know you understand how important it is that we walk our talk of sustainability at Countryside Conservancy. We are also walking our talk in another way this year. I have wanted to incorporate a waste diversion program in our markets for some time now, and thanks to funding from the Summit Akron Solid Waste Management Authority (and some incredibly hard work by market staff member, Sage) it is becoming a reality this season. We think our market customers are already savvy shoppers (click here to take a short survey), but hope we can provide information that will help us all become more informed about how small changes can make a big impact on our market, our communities, and our household budgets! Check out Sage's blog post for details on the program, and see below for a line-up of activities to celebrate! See You at the Market- Beth Knorr
Market Manager
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Market Report
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vegetable & herb plant starts ~ radishes ~ gourmet brownies ~ fresh  chicken ~ fresh herbs ~ Scottish meat pies with Green Vista beef ~ rhubarb ~ apples ~ watercress ~ caramel-wrapped chocolate-covered pretzels ~ dahlia roots ~ Gladiolus bulbs ~ spinach ~ p  ork ~ cheese ~ ramps ~ honey ~ turnips ~ arugula ~ 20 varieties of pierogies ~ pea shoots ~ triple berry jam ~ lettuce ~ fresh eggs ~ ready-to-eat salads ~ stained glass ~ all-natural dog brownies ~ asparagus ~ tulip bouquets ~ beef ~ Asian lilies ~ hot coffee and beans ~ homemade pies ~ vegan waffles ~ photographic prints ~ tea ~ kale ~ carrots ~ bison ~ hanging flower baskets ~ and much more! |
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What an opening day do we have planned for you! In addition to the joy of being back outdoors, we are also celebrating the launch of our new Waste Not program. Here's the jam-packed schedule for this Saturday's exciting market!
Giveaway!: First 250 shoppers to bring a reusable bag will receive a free Countryside Conservancy magnet at the market entrance.
Waste Not Info Booth: Stop by to learn about our efforts to greatly reduce our waste at the market. We're off to a great start this year with on-site receptacles for recyclables, compostables, and trash.
Recycled Art Projects For Kids: Make a mobile out of used CDs or a kite out of plastic bags. All supplies provided - join us near the barn anytime throughout the morning.
Making the Most of Your Market Produce: Ms. Julie shares her secrets like juicing (and using the leftover pulp!), canning, freezing, composting, and shopping smartly. Demo booth at 9:30am and 10:30am.
Composting 101: Beth Gatchell from Cleveland Museum of Natural History explains the basics of vermi-composting. Compost demo booth at 10:00am and 11:00am
Composting Cornhole!: Test your waste knowledge with a fun game of cornhole - figure out which beanbag "scraps" can be recycled or composted, and which are trash. Practice your skills near the barn anytime throughout the morning.
Rock, Salt, and Nails: This NE Ohio band has it all - guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass and more! Come check out their traditional tunes in the center of the market. |
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Funding Your Farm Business The second class in the Your Farm Business series is a discussion of options for funding a farm business including farm specific loans and savings programs. May 24, 2011.
For more information on these and other Countryside Conservancy events, visit our website.
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Roasted Asparagus
adapted from Joy of Cooking
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This simple recipe is fail-safe, and a wonderful way to welcome this delightful harbinger of spring.
** Denotes an ingredient available at the market!
- 1 pound asparagus, rinsed**
- extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh mint, sliced into ribbons**
- chevre**
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
Snap off the ends from the asparagus. Arrange the spears in a single layer in a shallow baking sheet. Drizzle very lightly with olive oil and toss the spears to coat. Roast until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, mint, and chevre. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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| Dog Policy
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While we love our four-legged friends, dogs are not permitted at the Countryside Farmers' Markets. They are, however, permitted to play at Howe Meadow, walk on the towpath or elsewhere in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, but must remain on a leash at all times. |
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