"Hi Rich!How is planting/preparation time going for you? I know it's a super-busy time of year for you. I hope all is well. Thanks for the amazing work you do!
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Cleveland Crops is growing in 2012 and is looking to hire 3-5 experienced farm job coaches
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Started this conversation. Last reply by Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm Jan 26.
Great Career Opportunity in Urban Farming: Full-time, Year-Round Farm Manager
Started Apr 21, 2010
Cleveland City Council passes legislation on 11/9/09 paving way for creation of Stanard Farm
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Started this conversation. Last reply by dan morgan Nov 21, 2009.
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Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm posted a status"Cleveland Crops has two year-round, full time job coach positions that we will be hiring ASAP. e-mail hoban.richard@cuyahogabdd.org."
Jennifer Scofield left a comment for Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm"Hi, Rich -- thanks for the note. I used to be a member of Local Food when it was first launched but lost track of it. It looks like you are doing great work and I still keep in touch through FPC and other networks. "
Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm posted a status"Here is a good link to resources on food coops and lots of other great coop stuff. http://rabble.ca/toolkit/starting-co-operative"
Carolyn Priemer left a comment for Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm"Hi Rich- Thank you for the note. I will post updates of our progress as well. When can I come for a tour of your operations at Stanard??"
Michael Patrick Bayramian left a comment for Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm"Hi Richard. new to the area searching for work for the winter thanks for the evite. a bit buisy writing coverletters and running around the city for interviews but keep in touch and let me know if you could use an extra set of hands or just…"
Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm replied to Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm's discussion Cleveland Crops is growing in 2012 and is looking to hire 3-5 experienced farm job coaches"Michael, Cleveland Crops is growing significantly in 2013. Dan Nolen manages operations for Cleveland Crops. You can reach him at 216 383-4809 or by email at nolen.daniel@cuyahogabdd.org. I think Dan has recently hired farm staff for this year, but…"
Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm posted a blog postFood processing facility in Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Visited the Wisconsin Innovation Kitchen this week. Thanks to our hosts in Wisconsin for sharing their blueprint for operating a successful food processing kitchen incubator. http://ning.it/V1Xzh7
Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm is attending CCC Food Policy Coalition's event
NEWtrition In Our Schools: An FPC Quarterly Forum at Cuyahoga County Community College, Unified Technologies Center
January 31, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm
Please join Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, teachers, students, parents and the community to participate in a discussion of the recent changes to nutrition standards through state and federal policies, new opportunities in Farm-to-School, and using the resources we all can access to assist our schools in serving healthy meals. Stick around after the forum to participate in a Q&A session with our panelists!A moderated panel will…See More
Michael Patrick Bayramian replied to Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm's discussion Cleveland Crops is growing in 2012 and is looking to hire 3-5 experienced farm job coaches"Hello, My name is Michael Bayramian, I'm a gardener seeking employment for the future. I have just completed the autumn season with Mr. Remington @ Morningside Farm in the area. Have been WWOOFign and apprenticing…"
Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm posted a status"Cleveland Crops opened the six-acre Schady Road Farm this summer in Olmsted Township thanks to township trustees. http://ning.it/OsWHct"
Rich Hoban of Stanard Farm posted a status"Interesting local growers and producers coop in Quebec. http://marcheoutaouais.com/index.php?lang=EN"
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- Your business, organization or project:
- Cuyahoga County Board of DD/CleveLand Crops' Stanard Farm
- Your website:
- http://www.cuyahogabdd.org/
- Tell us about yourself:
- We help adults with developmental disabilities to become successfully employed. CleveLand Crops is an agriculture training and employment program of CCBDD and its non-profit affiliate SAW, Inc.. As a new employment and training venture, in 2010 we developed our first urban farm on the 1.1 acre site of the old Stanard School at E.53rd and Stanard in the St.Clair Superior neighborhood. In 2011 Cleveland Crops became one of five growers at the Ohio City Farm, and we installed the Free Stamp Garden in Willard Park next to Cleveland's City Hall. We also established the 1 acre Heritage Farm at E105th and Ashbury in 2011. In 2012 we are developing the Agriculture Education Center at Stanard Farm, and will expand from our 1.1. acre farm to a 2.5 acre campus that will include greeenhouses, hoop houses, a processing facility and will partner with OSU Extension Cuyahoga County as they re-locate their county offices, with classroom space to Stanard. In 2012 we will also develop Spring Hill Farm on 1.5 acres in Seven Hills, Olmsted Township Farm on 6 acres in Olmsted Township, our .5 acre South Euclid Farm, with other development plans in the works. Over the next 3 years, we plan to develop up to ten one+ acres sites throughtout the county to employ up to 100 adults with developmental disabilities. We strive to grow crops and employ our workers year round through the use of greenhouses, hoop houses and other season extension techniques. Stop by for a vist when you see us at work, or visit us on Faceboook at Cleveland Crops.
- What gifts can you give to Cleveland's local food community?
- We are very open to collaborating and cooperating with other businesses and local food organizations.
- What knowledge and practices do you want to learn?
- We want to develop a sustainable social enterprise that can employ 100 adults with developmental disabilities year round, and strive to grow and sell fresh produce and develop value-added products to achieve that goal.
- What about local food makes you most excited?
- The local food movement can help transform the city of Cleveland one farm at a time. We plan to develop up to 10 farm sites throughout the county over the next five years, and hope to employ about 100 adults with developmental disabilities in this business.
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Food processing facility in Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Visited the Wisconsin Innovation Kitchen this week. Thanks to our hosts in Wisconsin for sharing their blueprint for operating a successful food processing kitchen incubator. http://ning.it/V1Xzh7
Posted on January 13, 2013 at 12:37am
Job opennings with Cleveland Crops
Cleveland Crops is currently seeking three full time, year round job coaches with farming experiience. We provide agriculture training and employment opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities.
To learn more visit our website at www.sawinc.org and look at employment opportunities or contact Dan Nolen at 216 383-4809.
To learn more visit our website at www.sawinc.org and look at employment opportunities or contact Dan Nolen at 216 383-4809.
Posted on August 7, 2012 at 11:36pm — 1 Comment
Career Opportunities: CCBDD's CleveLand Crops/Stanard Farm is looking for two experienced Farm Operations Supervisors
CCBDD's CleveLand Crops/Stanard Farm is looking for two full-time, year-round Farm Operations Supervisors to support our growing agriculture training and employment program for adults with developmental disabilities. We opened Stanard Farm in 2010, and we are planning to establish one or more new urban farms in 2011; employing up to 25 newly trained farmers with developmental disabilities by year's end. Our goal is to develop ten urban farms along with one or more food…
ContinuePosted on November 23, 2010 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments
Cleveland School Gardens publication by Arcadia Publishing
Arcadia Publishing just put out a new "Images of America" title called Cleveland School Gardens by Joel Mader that is a real "back to the future" photo history of the Cleveland Public Schools. It is amazing that the Cleveland School District was a national leader integrating horticulture into the school curriculum. Very inspiring to know that this was/is possible..
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 10:11pm
CCBDD's Stanard Farm adopts a new business name ... though Stanard Farm will always be Stanard Farm
Say goodbye forever to the chubby profile of me (Rich Hoban) standing in a farm field out in Bucyrus, Ohio. As CCBDD's Stanard Farm is beginning to participate in some farmer's markets and as we are actively working to acquire and develop additional farm sites in different parts of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County to employ adults with developmental disabilities, we realized that we needed to come up with a name for our farm business that is not identified with only one location. Stanard Farm…
ContinuePosted on August 18, 2010 at 6:30pm
Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 11:00am on April 23, 2013,
Sara Continenza said… Hi Rich!
How is planting/preparation time going for you? I know it's a super-busy time of year for you. I hope all is well. Thanks for the amazing work you do!
- At 8:10am on March 31, 2013, Jennifer Scofield said…
Hi, Rich -- thanks for the note. I used to be a member of Local Food when it was first launched but lost track of it. It looks like you are doing great work and I still keep in touch through FPC and other networks.
- At 4:30pm on January 28, 2013, Carolyn Priemer said…
Hi Rich- Thank you for the note. I will post updates of our progress as well. When can I come for a tour of your operations at Stanard??
- At 11:07am on January 28, 2013, Michael Patrick Bayramian said…
Hi Richard. new to the area searching for work for the winter thanks for the evite. a bit buisy writing coverletters and running around the city for interviews but keep in touch and let me know if you could use an extra set of hands or just want to have a word. thanks. -michael
- At 6:43am on April 22, 2012,
Scott Sanders said… Rich-
Thanks for all you have done with the great folks from Cleveland Crops/Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Saw, Inc. to make this year's Earth Day and EarthFest celebration the best ever! You guys are great.
Scott Sanders
- At 5:44pm on April 21, 2012,
Bunny Breslin said… Hi Rich! Thanks for friending me! Looking forward to getting involved somehow.
Bunny
- At 2:35am on February 14, 2012,
Nartey said… - Thank you very much.I will contact hm.
- At 2:31pm on November 8, 2011,
Nathan Edge said… - Hi Rich,
Things are going very well here! Were starting to expand alongside CrownPoint and getting ready to plan for next year. Still exploring new outlet opportunities but hope to be nearly self sustaining w/ the Hattie's Cafes over the next summer/fall. As we grow here we will need to set up a good distribution system as well as packaging/storage. Id be interested to hear your thoughts on these issues. Thanks for your support,
Nate
- At 8:08am on September 27, 2011,
Tunnel Vision Hoops said… - Hi Rich,
The 10 x 12 Backyard Greenhouse is sold both as a DIY kit and with installation. The DIY kit includes storm door entrance, zipper door rear entrance, two steel purlins, four steel cross braces, full length baseboards and hip rails, roll up sides, all wood and fittings necessary for end-wall construction, 6 mil greenhouse poly, and slip on - slip off rain water harvesting system. The price for the DIY kit is $1,469, and for $299 a two person team will come out and install your system in one day. A portion of each sale for these systems is donated to The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Feel free to call or email for more information.
Thanks!
- At 8:09am on May 28, 2011,
Steve Bosserman said… - Thanks for the welcome, Rich. Looking forward to those opportunities where I can be of assistance to the LocalFoodCleveland community!
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