Healthy Roots Community

Mission

Our mission is to develop and promote a robust local food system.

Vision

We envision a vibrant community that sustains a resilient local food system by supporting local farms, encouraging new farmers, and increasing access to local food and farm products. This community will work together to address food equity, provide community education, and promote community health.

Ashtabula County Local Food Guide
http://www.go.osu.edu/ashtabulalocalfoodguide

The 2026 Ashtabula County Local Food Guide (now in its 9th edition) is a community resource for finding and supporting local food in Ashtabula County. This year’s edition includes several newly listed farms, a new local poultry processing option in Conneaut, and an expanded section highlighting restaurants sourcing locally.

Ohio State University Extension – Ashtabula County
https://ashtabula.osu.edu/

Ohio State University Extension Ashtabula County is the local county office of OSU Extension, bringing research-based education and Ohio State resources to Ashtabula County residents. Featured county programs include but are not limited to 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, and Master Gardener Volunteers.

Ohio Farmers Union
https://ohfarmersunion.org/

Since 1934, the Ohio Farmers Union championed working families and local economies, especially after the 2008 Financial Crisis and Great Recession. The Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga Counties Farmers’ Union works to sustain economically viable family farms, sustainable agriculture and fair trade. These farmers advocate for fair prices, local food production and access, and food sovereignty.

Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
https://grow.oeffa.org/

Formed in 1979, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) cultivates a future in which sustainable and organic farmers thrive, local food nourishes our communities, and agricultural practices protect and enhance our environment.

Ohio Farmers Market Network
https://ohiofarmersmarketnetwork.org/

The Ohio Farmers Market Network (OFMN) was formed in 2008 to connect Ohio market managers and vendors to determine common needs in order to create successful, cost-effective, and sustainable markets of every size.

Farmers Market Coalition
https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/

The national Farmers Market Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to working with farmers market operators to strengthen farmers markets across the United States so that they can serve as community assets while providing real income opportunities for farmers.

National Family Farm Coalition
https://nffc.net/

National Family Farm Coalition was founded in 1986, at the height of the 1980s farm crisis, to be a voice for farmers in Washington, DC. Through 30 member groups, they represent in 42 states. Their members (including the Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga Counties Farmers’ Union) are fighting for farmer rights, fair prices, clean air and water, strong local economies, the right to sell and buy locally-grown and -processed food, the right to be free from corporate domination, the right to live in vibrant and healthy rural communities, and much more.

CONTACT US

Do you want to know more about how to support local food in the Ashtabula County area? Do you need resources as a farmer? Do you want to make a donation? Get in touch! Write to operations_director@healthyrootscommunity.org or use this form.