at Lakewood, Ohio

BOARD
Donita Anderson, Executive Director
Parker Bosley, Trustee
Karen Conant, Trustee
Janet Coquillette, Vice President
David Goodman, Trustee
Barbara Klante, Trustee
Lisa Klausner, Trustee
Ann Olszewski, Secretary
Michael Martaus, Trustee
Sue Peay, Trustee
Louis Rorimer, President
Diana Stromberg, Trustee
Keith Weitz, Trustee
Susan Woodworth, Treasurer

A farmers market is a delightful counterpoint to modern life, a little patch of green in an asphalt city, an oasis of sight and touch and smell in a climate-controlled, vacuum-sealed world.

-Molly O'Neill
New York Times
Food Writer

Visit the North Union Farmers Market Web site at:
www.northunionfarmersmarket.org

News & Special Events

A NOTE FROM THE MARKET

It's strange but true -- and completely uplifting! In this sluggish economy with ever-rising fuel costs, many of our artisan small businesses are doing extremely well. And while large farms are losing market share, the small and medium size farms that sell direct to you are actually growing their small businesses.

So, what does this mean for our local economy? Dollars stay right here in Northeast Ohio -- and rotate throughout our region. What does it mean for you? High quality, healthy food at your table...direct from the farm. Not food shipped from some unseen producer over 1,500 miles away -- or even as far as China. And it's not food that's changed hands over six times while using up more natural resources than it was ever worth.

Our locally grown foods consume remarkable little fuel to produce -- and you get it fresh and full of nutrients when you "Buy Local."

We deeply appreciate all your support for North Union Farmers Market. Remember -- the markets not only support local farms, but artists, chefs and bakers right here in Northeast Ohio.

Donita Anderson
Executive Director

North Union Farmers Market Annual Fund
"Like a small seed, its impact will strengthen small farms in northeast Ohio"

Small Seed $10 ___    Sprout $35 ___     Plant $50 ___

Barn $100 ___    Harvest $500 ___    The Whole Farm $1000 ___

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Mission

The North Union Farmers Market operates authentic producers-only farmers markets in Northeast Ohio in order to educate the public about the benefits of eating locally grown food.

Why We Do This

• To teach consumers about the taste and health benefits of eating fresh, locally grown produce.
• To improve the local and regional economy by creating vibrant community spaces.
• To enhance our environment through sustainable food systems and by enabling sustainable farms to sell directly to consumers and supporting sustainable food systems.

Background and History

The North Union Farmers Market is a not-for-profit organization co-founded in 1995 by Market Manager Donita Anderson with the opening of the Shaker Square market in Cleveland, Ohio. On the first day there were six farmers who sold out in half an hour.

North Union Farmers Market has grown to include five more markets in Lakewood, Parma, Bath, Woodmere and Westlake. The Market now has over 87 regional farmers and many local artisans that join us throughout the season, and boasts foot traffic of 2,000 plus at the Saturday market.

NUFM is a certified producers-only market. What does that mean?
Each producer undergoes an onsite farm inspection. Each farm submits a crop list and site plan in the application process after their farm certification. Certification requires lease or ownership records, seed receipts, number of acres under production, site location, and approximate harvest. Everything is confirmed by our trained Field Worker.

Lakewood Market
North Union Farmers Market
P.O. Box 201074
Cleveland, OH 44120
216.751.7656
email: northunionfarmersmarket@yahoo.com