Countryside

FarmingOhio, United States51-200 Employees

Countryside Conservancy, operating under the name Countryside, is a farming-focused organization based in Peninsula, Ohio. It works to connect people, food, and land by promoting a resilient and sustainable local food culture through programs, advocacy, and education, with activities aimed at supporting farmers, food entrepreneurs, and community access to healthy, local food. The organization partners with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to protect cultural resources, runs initiatives for Northeast Ohio farm and food entrepreneurs, and provides markets and nutrition incentives to make local food more accessible while offering educational opportunities to deepen understanding of the food system. Its mission centers on protecting farmland, farmers, and food diversity and security, and it has operated as Countryside Conservancy since 1999, highlighting a longstanding role in regional land and food stewardship. A recent development noted is the organization’s ongoing collaboration and program enhancements, including farm partnerships and intern/apprentice initiatives to support beginning farmers.

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