Ohio City Farm

Cleveland, OH

As one of the largest and most productive urban farms in the nation, Ohio City Farm welcomes thousands of visitors each year and stands as a successful model for mission-driven businesses. Powered by The Refugee Response, Ohio City Farm is located in the historic Ohio City Neighborhood on the near West Side of Cleveland, Ohio. All crops for the Ohio City Farm CSA, restaurant orders, farm stand, and farm-to-community food donation program are sown, grown, and harvested by the hardworking team employed by TRR.

Ohio City Farm, an initiative of TRR, nourishes the community with local food and empowers resettled refugees in Northeast Ohio by providing them with employment and training. Since breaking ground in 2010, the farm has welcomed team members from at least seven countries of origin, many of whom bring agricultural experience from their home countries. For these team members, the farm provides a familiar and welcoming work environment crucial for acclimating to a new city and country.

The apprentice at Ohio City Farm will play a crucial role in various fieldwork activities essential for the farm's operations. They will participate in planting, nurturing, and harvesting a diverse range of crops cultivated on the farm. This includes hands-on tasks such as preparing the soil for planting, sowing seeds, transplanting seedlings, and ensuring proper irrigation and fertilization practices to promote healthy crop growth. They will also help with packing products for consumers and working weekend markets."