As I write this blog post, I happen to be in Avon, Colorado, celebrating the July 4th holiday. I have already visited two local farmers markets…one in Minturn, Colorado and the other in Edwards, Colorado. This area has multiple farmers markets each week and it is one...
Photo by Ryan Grzybowski It’s prime time to take a trip out to a farm in the park! There are 10 Countryside Initiative farms that are currently operating in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and 7 of them have a variety of different offerings that are sure to keep your...
On March 20th, the Vernal Equinox arrived, it is the marker of Spring in our slice of the world. Some years, Spring shows up and the ground is still covered in snow. The crocus bulbs have barely forced their way through the frozen earth. But this year felt very much...
Photo by Ryan Grzybowski What can and should we be thinking about when it comes to food and agriculture as we start a new year and as the new Administration settles into the Whitehouse? The future! We have seen and felt the disruption and pain COVID-19 brought the...
When Winter arrives and temperatures drop below freezing, many people are concerned about the welfare of farm animals during this extreme cold. Please be assured, in most cases, farmers are great stewards of their animals and they are in good hands. There are always...
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to share some resources that have helped me deepen my understanding of how critical a diverse, inclusive, and equitable food system is. Last year, Countryside committed to doing more and doing better to build a more just,...
