FarmShare's mission is to make local eating more convenient and fun by offering fresh, local foods as well as the culinary inspiration and recipes that help you make the most of these "localicious" ingredients.

FarmShare's innovative "farm-to-firm" delivery arrangements with local businesses and organizations enable us to operate in a more sustainable manner by streamlining our delivery routes and making local food available to our subscribers at their workplace, saving them time and money by minimizing extra shopping trips.

Based at Tower City, in the heart of downtown Cleveland, FarmShare has been serving those who work and frequent downtown for the past three years. In 2010, we expanded FarmShare deliveries to include Cleveland Heights and Independence.

FarmShare subscribers are encouraged to experience the diverse and delicious variety of foods the seasons have to offer through our affordable full-season subscriptions. Subscribers can also take advantage of flexible monthly or U-Pick options. All subscriptions feature the same, amazing variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown by small-scale, family farmers right here in Northeast Ohio.

FarmShare In the News:

Rich Pomerantz Photography, 2011
Entrepreneur, October 2011
Plain Dealer Article, 8.19.2008
Community Supported Agriculture Directory, Cleveland Plain Dealer, 5.2010
Kari Moore on WCPN's Around Noon with Dee Perry, 9.21.2010
Cleveland Botanical Garden Newsletter, 9.2010
Plain Dealer, November 13, 2010

Here are a few of our local food friends.

[farmers, food producers + restaurants]

Albatros Brasserie & Bar
Central Roots Farm
Cleveland Independents
Crooked River Coffee Company
Fire Food and Drink
Flying Fig
Goatfeathers Point Farm
Greenfield Berry Farm
Greenhouse Tavern
Green Pastures Poultry
Infinite Garden Farm
Lucky Penny Farm and Creamery
Miller Livestock
Ohio Honey Company
On the Rise Artisan Breads
The Stone Oven
Urban Growth Farms

What we're reading (and cooking from) now:
Fresh from the Garden: Food to Share with Family and Friends by Sarah Raven.

FarmShare Favorites:

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
Earth to Table: Seasonal Recipes from an Organic Farm by Jeff Crump and Bettina Schormann
Farms and Food of Ohio: From Garden Gate to Dinner Plate by Marilou Suszko
Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Food Matters by Mark Bittman
The Food Matters Cookbook by Mark Bittman
Food Rules by Michael Pollan
Full Moon Feast: Food and the Hunger for Connection by Jessica Prentice
Going Local by Michael Shuman
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman
How to Pick A Peach by Russ Parsons
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
Independence Days: Guide to Sustainable Food Storeage & Preservation by Sharon Astyk
Live to Cook by Michael Symon
Manifesto on the Future of Food and Seed by Vandana Shiva
The Locavore's Handbook: Busy Person's Guide to Eating Local on a Budget by Leda Meredith
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Plenty by Alisa Smith and J.B. Mackinnon
The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved by Sandor Ellix Katz
Slow Food Nation by Carlo Petrini
Super Natural Everyday by Heidi Swanson 
Stuffed and Starved by Raj Patel
Well-Preserved by Eugenia Bone
What to Eat by Marion Nestle
Wisdom of the Last Farmer by David Mas Masumoto 

“Pushing a refrigerated green vegetable
from one end of the earth to another is,
let’s face it, a bizarre use of fuel...
Respecting the dignity of a spectacular food
means enjoying at its best.”
~Barbara Kingsolver, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

FarmShare encourages you to support your
local libraries and locally-owned, independent bookstores.

June 6, 2011, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Local Food Cleveland Monthly Networking Event
Great Lakes Brewing Company Tasting Room, Cleveland
Monthly events are held the first Monday of each month. For additional information and registration, visit E4S.org.

August 21, 2011
IFO Farm Tour at Red Basket Farm & Miller Livestock
Visit The FarmShareKitchen or Innovative Farmers of Ohio for additional information and farm locations. 

Enjoy Dinner on the Farm
Spice of Life Plated Landscape Dinners
Chef Ben Bebenroth and crew were the first to offer unique opportunities to dine on Northeast Ohio farms. Reservations are still available for upcoming late summer and fall Plated Landscape events. More info available at Spice of Life Caterers.

You have a few options. If you don't want to miss a thing? Then our weekly Full-Season Subscription is for you. If you prefer more flexibility, our U-Pick Orders allow you to order a FarmShare on a week-to-week basis, whenever it's convenient.

Or you can give FarmShare a try by ordering one of our Special Deliveries scheduled for June 16 and June 30. FarmShare Special Deliveries are designed to celebrate festive times throughout the season with local food tailored to the occasion. Special Deliveries can be ordered individually or added onto your full season subscription and offer a great way to give FarmShare a try or extend the season a bit longer. Special Deliveries will scheduled throughout the season and announced to members of our mailing list and on our website.

If you don't see a FarmShare delivery option that works for you, give us a call at 216.225.6311 and let's explore how we can tailor a FarmShare to meet your needs.

2011 PICKUP LOCATIONS: 

Our main FarmShare pickup location is conveniently located at Tower City in the heart of downtown Cleveland each Thursday afternoon from 4-5:30pm (hours may be adjusted slightly to meet the specific needs of our 2011 subscribers).

Additional pickup locations are as follows: 

East Side:
Thursdays 5:30pm
Fire Food & Drink, Shaker Square
(Hours may be adjusted to accommodate additional subscribers.) 

Independence:
Fridays 12noon-3:00pm
Vantage Financial Group, 6200 Rockside Road
(Hours may be adjusted to accommodate additional subscribers.) 

FARMSHARE 2011 SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS:

FULL-SEASON FARMSHARE SUBSCRIPTION

Enjoy fresh-from-the-farm deliveries of all your favorites all season long... peak season peaches, tender salad greens, fragrant Genovese basil, Candy onions, vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes, crisp carrots, fall apples, and more.

Includes 16 weekly deliveries each Thursday, July 7-Oct 27 (no delivery Sept. 1) featuring:

-A hand-picked harvest of seasonal vegetables (6-8 varieties in quantities for 2-4 people);
-Seasonal vine-ripened fruits like juicy peaches, blueberries, just-picked raspberries, and apples;
-Fresh culinary herbs: fresh basil, rosemary, tarragon, parsley and more;
-Fresh-baked, artisan bread: French Baguette, Italian, Multigrain, Walnut Raisin, and more;
-Weekly preview email - a sneak peak of the upcoming delivery so you know what to expect;
-Our FarmShare Kitchen newsletter: seasonal recipes & tips to make the most of your FarmShare;
-FarmShare tote bag;
-Delivery to FarmShare pickup location.

Cost: $560-600/season ($35-37.50 per week)

$120 deposit due June 1, 2011 to reserve your subscription. Deposit is non-refundable if you cancel mid-season. Advance Payment or Payment Plan options are available.

U-PICK FARMSHARE ORDER (WEEK-TO-WEEK)

Schedule a FarmShare delivery whenever it's convenient. Choose one week or pre-schedule multiple weeks throughout the season. The perfect solution for folks who travel or would prefer to tailor their FarmShare delivery to their schedule.

U-Pick orders are available July 7-Oct 28, 2011 and include:

-A hand-picked harvest of seasonal vegetables (6-8 varieties in quantities for 2-4 people);
-Seasonal vine-ripened fruits like juicy peaches, blueberries, just-picked raspberries, and apples;
-Fresh culinary herbs: fresh basil, rosemary, tarragon, parsley and more;
-Fresh-baked, artisan bread: French Baguette, Italian, Multigrain, Walnut Raisin, and more;
-Weekly preview email - a sneak peak of the upcoming delivery so you know what to expect;
-Our FarmShare Kitchen newsletter: seasonal recipes & tips to make the most of your FarmShare and;
-Delivery to FarmShare pickup location.

Cost: $40/week (Preschedule 8 weeks or more and save $5/week. Call us for details).

To check availability or place a U-Pick order: please call 216.225.6311 or email info@farmshareohio.com. 

RESERVE YOUR 2011 FARMSHARE NOW!

We hope you'll stop by to learn more about FarmShare, sign up for our 2011 season, or just say hello! 

Give mom a FarmShare gift subscription and she can enjoy fresh, local fruits and vegetables all season long. 


Choose a 16-week full-season subscription or a schedule a FarmShare delivery for a week or two that works best for mom.


For more information about FarmShare subscriptions,visit our website, email us, or give us a call at 216.225.6311.