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Cuyahoga Valley’s landscapes have evolved through the interplay of people and nature, from the first Indigenous residents to modern farmers. Today the valley’s rural farm fields and associated buildings are among the most historic and scenic resources in the park. Cuyahoga Valley National Park's farming program preserves and revitalizes the valley’s rural scenery and farming heritage. This program invites farmers to live and farm in the park using sustainable methods appropriate for a national park. Greenfield Berry FarmGreenfield Berry Farm features pick-your-own blueberries, aronia berries, and sunflowers. They have a Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and produce a variety of vegetables, honey, and jams. Daniel Greenfield is also an environmental educator and uses the farm to host classes and educational farm tours, as well as farm-to-table dinners and barn rentals.
Keleman Point FarmThis sustainable farmstead produces Tennessee Fainting Goats for breed stock, cashmere fiber, heritage turkeys for Thanksgiving, and harvest reserves for beef and pork. Eggs are for sale on the side porch along with other seasonal items.
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, including cider apples, diverse fruits & 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 powered by draft horses since its inception in 2012. Eggs, produce, and meat are sold seasonally at the farm. They strive to be part of a small, resilient community, supported and sustained by healthy people, plants, animals, and soil.
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Last updated: May 10, 2024