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Natural processes and human activities have shaped Cuyahoga Valley landscapes. Indigenous people were the first farmers. They began domesticating plants here in the late Archaic period. For thousands of years, agriculture has been part of valley life. Today, our rural farm fields and associated buildings are among the most historic and scenic resources in the national park. In 1999, we created a farming program to preserve and revitalize this rural scenery and farming heritage. The program invites farmers to live and farm on park-owned properties using sustainable methods appropriate for a national park. Greenfield Berry FarmGreenfield Berry Farm features pick-your-own blueberries, aronia berries, and sunflowers. In addition, they offer a vegetable community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, pussy willows, tulips, and honey. Daniel Greenfield is also an environmental educator who hosts farm-based educational tours and field trips.
Keleman Point FarmThis sustainable farmstead produces beef, pork, and heritage-breed turkeys for Thanksgiving; Tennessee fainting goats; cashmere fiber; and eggs. Stop by their Farm Market stand for seasonal items, available year-round.
The Neitenbach FarmNeitenbach Farm uses biodynamic farming methods and combines vegetable crops with culinary and medicinal herbs. They sell their products through an on-farm stand and offer a unique CSA. In addition, Pamela offers her herbal tinctures, teas, and salves as well as healing, holistic body work.
Oxbow OrchardOxbow Orchard is a diversified farm that uses regenerative agriculture principles. They raise Icelandic sheep, chickens, and turkey as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables, seedlings, and flowers. They have a farmstand and a local food shop.
Purplebrown FarmsteadPurplebrown Farmstead grows a resilient and productive food forest. This includes cider apples, diverse fruits and nuts, vegetables, herbs, flowers, mushrooms, and complementary animal products.
Sarah’s VineyardThe Lytz family operates a vineyard, winery, and art gallery at their farm site. They grow several grape varieties and make nearly a dozen wines, including an estate wine. They host an annual Summer Solstice Wine, Art, & Music Festival in June. They offer indoor and outdoor dining, live music, and entertainment.
Spice AcresSpice Acres is managed by Ben Bebenroth, chef/farmer/founder of Cleveland’s Spice Catering Co. and Spice Field Kitchen. Forging a deeper bond between chefs and seasons, Spice Acres creates a direct link between the culinary teams at Spice Catering Co. and the farm’s evolving harvest.
The Spicy Lamb FarmThis farm raises purebred production polled Dorset sheep, Rougen duck, organic apples, pears, plums, and spicy herbs and vegetables. They also sell wool blankets, yarns, roving, and fiber crafts. The farm is a place of education and inspiration, celebrating the abundance of life with local food, fiber, and fun.
Trapp Family FarmTrapp Family Farm is a sustainable mixed crop-and-livestock farm. Draft horses have provided the power since its inception in 2012. Eggs, produce, and meat are sold seasonally on site. They strive to be part of a small, resilient community that is supported and sustained by healthy people, plants, animals, and soil.
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Last updated: May 22, 2024