We’re closing out 2021 feeling proud of what we’ve achieved over the past year and excited and ready to make big things happen in 2022! In 2021, we saw significant growth of our New Farmer Academy and Community Food Access program, and an overall continued need and love for supporting local, small businesses at the farmers’ market in beautiful CVNP. Take a sneak peek at what we made happen in 2021. A full 2021 impact report will be coming in early 2022.
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4,500+ hours
of intern on-the-job training at 17 northeast Ohio mentor farms
570 hours
of intern classroom and instructional training
$56,000
in equivalent workforce support received by mentor farms through this innovative educational program
4,327 lbs.
of healthy, organic produce harvested by first year interns and
1,100 pounds
of harvested produce donated to those in need
$237,000+
redeemed in food assistance for low-income families
35
local, small businesses supported at Howe Meadow in CVNP
$762,000+
collectively earned by local, small businesses, putting over $1 million back into the local economy this year and supported hundreds of local jobs