Our mission is to connect people, food and land by promoting a resilient, sustainable food culture through programs, advocacy and education. At Countryside we work to: Partner with Cuyahoga Valley National Park to protect the cultural resources in our park. Promote and serve Farm and Food Entrepreneurs in northeast Ohio with education, resources and market opportunities. Provide community access to healthy, local food through farmers' markets and nutrition incentive programs. Provide consumers with educational opportunities to learn about food and our complex food system. We serve to protect farmland, farmers, food diversity and security. Countryside Conservancy - connecting people, food and land since 1999.