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Weekly Newsletter
February 1, 2011
We connect communities and farmers, provide alternate market choices, and create venues that foster civic engagement through fun and informal education:
seasonal & year-round farmers' markets; cooking demonstrations; local food programs; seasonal food celebrations
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Winter Market Dates
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Old Trail School
2315 Ira Road
Akron, Ohio 44333
Saturdays from 9-Noon
Feb 4 & 18
March 3 & 17
April 7 & 28 Click here for a Map! 
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About Us
| We envision Northeast Ohio filled with thriving farming and food entrepreneurs: where farms are viable businesses, farmland is a treasured resource, and local food is commonplace.
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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.
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Thank you to Old Trail School for their generous sponsorhip of Countryside Farmers' Markets.
 Thank you to Wholesome Wave for their generous support of our "Countryside Carrot Cash" program!
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| Dear Market Supporter,
I'm really excited to see the groundswell of support our local farmers and food producers are receiving these days. This local food movement has really grown over the years. When I first became involved back in 1998, it was still a little weird- a little fringe-y. Steadily, (and thankfully) that has changed over time and it now a national conversation not just about the food itself, but about the entire system of food production and how it is tied to our health. The City of Cleveland has declared 2012 'The Year of Local Food.' Many of the local magazines, websites and organizations are diving in to this topic and are making more of a concerted effort to help people learn where and how to connect with local farmers and artisan food producers. (Check out this clip from Good Company!) And based on your responses to our recent survey, many of you are seeking information on more and better ways to source and utilize local foods and to make them part of your meals year-round. Stay tuned for future program updates!
In the mean-time, we're looking forward to seeing you this Saturday when we gather once again with our incredible vendors. Stop by at the info booth if you have particular program suggestions, or just want to share you're story about local foods with us!
See you at the Market,
Beth Knorr
Market Manager
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Market Report for 2/4
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bison ~ fresh applesauce ~ hummus ~ brie ~ leeks ~ fresh, juicy apples  ~ hickory syrup ~ salsa ~ fresh chicken patties ~ grass fed lamb ~ gouda ~ veggie filets ~ organic eggs ~ up-cycled bags ~ small grains ~ winter greens ~ steaming hot coffee ~ stained glass ~ echinacea tincture ~ blomma & caerphilly cheese ~ waffles ~ countless varieties of jams ~ homemade chocolates for your sweetheart! ~ one-of-a-kind jewelry ~ knife sharpening ~ tea mixes ~ soaps ~ hemp seed snack bars ~ grass-fed cheese ~ hot and frozen pierogies  ~ Scottish pasties ~ handmade pasta ~ chevre ~ fresh kettle corn ~ breakfast sammies
Also- did you get to check out our bags at the last market? We will have more this Saturday, as well as baseball caps, and potentially shirts and car magnets, too (fingers-crossed!) These would make excellent Valentine's Day gifts- and all proceeds help support the markets and other programs here at Countryside Conservancy. |
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Vendors participate in winter markets as they are able. To connect with any vendor directly or in-between markets, find their contact info on our website.
Cafeteria: Gaelic Imports ~ Glass by Leona ~ Happy Hour Kettle Korn ~ KC Coffee Company ~ Ms. Julie's Kitchen ~ Noon Sharpening and Woodworking ~ Paqarina Farm & Jewelry ~ Plant Kingdom Bakery and Snackery ~ Praise Tea Company ~ Spice of Life Catering ~ Tea Hills Farm ~
Gym: Baker's Fresh Produce and Honey ~ Beads in Variation (BIV) ~ Big Fat Greek & Italian Pastries ~ Breezy Hill Farm ~ Brunty Farms ~ Canal Corners Farm & Market ~ Covered Bridge Gardens ~ Crooked River Coffee Company ~ Curly Tail Organic Farm ~ Great Lakes Baking Company ~ Green Vista Farm ~ Greenfield Berry Farm ~ Huffman's Fruit Farm ~ Humble Pie Baking Company ~ Infinite Garden Farm ~ Jimmy's Jam ~ Kathie McCurdy Botanical Art ~ Klimo's Family Farm ~ Lake Erie Creamery ~ Lazy Bee ~ Mackenzie Creamery ~ Maize Valley Market and Winery ~ McCoy's Custom Catering ~ Morning Dew Orchards ~ Morningside Farm ~ Mud Run Farm ~ Neitenbach Farm ~ Ohio City Pasta ~ Ohio Farm Direct ~ Out of a Garden ~ Peters Creek Farm ~ Pierogies of Cleveland ~ Red Basket Farm ~ Red Run Buffalo Farm ~ Rose Ridge Farm ~ Schmidt Family Farm ~ Seville Berry Farm ~ Spring Hill Farm ~ Storehouse Tea Company ~ Summit Croissants ~ Sweets by Dilley ~ Wonder City Farm ~
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| Market Happenings |
Local musician Zach takes a break from his busy touring schedule to rev up the market this weekend! This singer-songwriter has numerous awards under his belt, including Best Band by the Akron Life and Leisure Magazine. Bring the kids, get a hot beverage and some breakfast and settle in for a high-energy show! As always, our musicians are all volunteers so be sure to show your appreciation! Help spread the word about our Countryside Carrot Cash program, where we match Ohio Direction Card purchases dollar-for-dollar (up to $20) now through the end of 2012. Thank you to Wholesome Wave for making this program possible. More information about this program is on our website, and market staff is always available to answer your questions.
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| Upcoming Events
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Countryside U's Upcoming Classes: Schedule F (101) - Taxes for Farmers - February 7, 2012 Exploring the Small Farm Dream - Mondays in March 2012 Schedule F (201) - March 6, 2012 Insuring Your Farm Business - March 21, 2012 Contact Katie for details, or register on-line. Effect Cover Cropping Systems for Specialty Crop FarmsOn march 9th at 1pm Steve Groff will discuss the effectiveness of tillage radish and other cover crops for specialty crop farms. This CVCC and OEFFA joint webinar is free, but registration is required. For more information contact Beth 330.657.2542 x 224 or register on-line. |
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Rustic Sausage, Lentil, and Swiss Chard Sauce
From America's Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution
My 4-month-old has caused me to start a love affair with my slow-cooker. This hearty sauce is perfect for chilly February days - just throw on some pasta and you're done! -Heather
**indicates ingredients available at the market
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Makes 8 cups
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from its casing** 2 onions, minced** 2 carrots, peeled and ut into 1/4-inch pieces** 1 celery rib, minced** 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup dry white wine 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup lentilles du Puy or brown lentils, picked over and rinsed 2 bay leaves 1 pound Swiss chard, stemmed and leaves sliced 1/2 inch thick salt and pepper
1. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown sausage well, breaking up large pieces with wooden spoon, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat left in skillet.
2. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and oregano to fat in skillet and cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in wine, scraping up any browned bits and smoothing out any lumps; transfer to slow cooker.
3. Stir broth, lentils, and bay leaves into slow cooker. Cover and cook until lentils are tender, 9 to 11 hours on low or 5 to 7 hours on high.
4. Gently stir in chard, cover, and cook on high until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Let sauce settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon. Discard bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. |
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