Low Power Happy Hour: Modern Farming and Conservation in CVNP

Learn more about modern farming and conservation in Cuyahoga Valley National Park from Oxbow Orchard, Purplebrown Farmstead, and Trapp Family Farm.

The Cuyahoga River Valley has supported a rich agricultural heritage for more than 1,000 years. Through an innovative park farming program that began in 1999, these cultural landscapes are preserved and protected in active, ecologically sustainable farms. The program invites farmers to live and farm on park-owned properties using sustainable methods appropriate for a national park. Eight farms currently operate on land leased from the park, growing and raising a diverse array of crops and heritage breed animals.

Join us to hear from Kyla Werlin of Oxbow Orchard, Sasha Miller of PurpleBrown Farmstead, and Mark Trapp of Trapp Family Farm on their practices and what to look for from their farms in the coming year.

WHAT TO EXPECT

5:00pm - Doors open & Networking

5:30pm - Presentation Begins

6:00pm - Q&A

6:30pm - Networking

7:00pm - Event Ends

TICKETS

Conservancy Members: Free | General Admission: $10

Oxbow Orchard

Oxbow 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 Farmstead

Purplebrown Farmstead grows a resilient and productive food forest. This includes cider apples, diverse fruits and nuts, vegetables, herbs, flowers, mushrooms, and complementary animal products.

Trapp Family Farm

Trapp Family Farm is a sustainable mixed crop-and-livestock farm. Draft horses have provided the power since its inception in 2012. Eggs, produce, and meat are sold seasonally on site. They strive to be part of a small, resilient community that is supported and sustained by healthy people, plants, animals, and soil.

About Low Power Happy Hour:

Low Power Happy Hour features local professionals working toward a more sustainable future for Northeast Ohio. The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the various presenters and event participants do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of the Conservancy or official policies of the Conservancy.