Bounty of the Western Reserve celebrates the foods grown and produced in Northeast Ohio.  The goal is to rebuild our local food system by encouraging eaters to buy and enjoy all the bounty our region has to offer.  Each week we have information about what’s in season, where to buy it and how to prepare it. 

Here’s how to use this site:

To find out what is available from Northeast Ohio farms, click on the link, “What’s in Season”

To find a farmers’ market near you with days/hours/website address, click on the “Local Food Cleveland” link.

To read a short article about seasonal food items, check out the category, “Feature Stories.”

To find a recipe, check out the “Recipes” category.

To learn about farms in Northeast Ohio, check out the “Farms” category 

Inside these categories you may add your own recipe, story, food memory, photo, or other comments of interest to the local food community.   Your contribution will be edited and posted for all to enjoy.

There are many ways to help rebuild the local food economy:  you can shop at a farmers’ market, belong to a CSA, grow or produce food for local consumption, eat at restaurants that buy ingredients from local producers.  These activities are great for our economy, preserve farmland, strengthen our communities, improve our health, use land and water in more sustainable ways, and keep our food dollars right here in Northeast Ohio.  But the best part is the flavor, nutrition, and freshness of the foods that our local farmers provide for us to eat.  So join the community!  Celebrate the bounty of the Western Reserve!