North Union Farmers Market
North Union Farmers Market
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About this organization
Mission
NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET (NORTH UNION) IS AN OHIO NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED IN 1995. NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET CHAMPIONS THE LOCAL FOODS OF NORTHEAST OHIO AND PROMOTES THEIR HEALTH, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS BY CONNECTING CERTIFIED PRODUCERS WITH CONSUMERS THROUGH A NETWORK OF MARKETS. ITS GOAL IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF EATING LOCALLY GROWN FOOD. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE REGIONAL ECONOMY BY CREATING VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPACES AND ENABLING SMALL FARMS TO SELL DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS. NORTH UNION OPERATES ELEVEN FARMERS' MARKETS IN THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA.
About
NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET EDUCATES THE PEOPLE AND FARMERS OF NORTHEAST OHIO ON THE NUTRITIONAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL VALUE OF FRESH, HEALTHY AND LOCALLY GROWN FOODS. WE ARE A CERTIFIED "PRODUCER-ONLY" MARKET, MEANING OUR VENDORS ARE NOT RE-SELLING ANOTHER FARMER'S PRODUCE. WE VISIT AND APPROVE EACH FARM USING A RIGOROUS CERTIFICATION PROCESS BEFORE ACCEPTANCE. NORTH UNION FARMERS MARKET EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND OUR FARMERS WITH STRATEGIC OUTREACH PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING WEEKLY E-MAILS, POSTERS, AND DIRECT MAILINGS. WE MAKE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS THROUGH 1) CHEF AT THE MARKET WHICH TEACHES PREPARATION OF FRESH SEASONAL FOODS; 2) FRITTATA PROJECT WHICH TEACHES YOUNG MOTHERS AND FATHERS HOW TO COOK A NUTRITIOUS MEAL ON A BUDGET; 3) THE TIME TO GROW EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR FARMERS FEATURES LECTURES BY NATIONAL LEADERS IN SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFECTIVE METHODS OF GROWING THE HIGHEST QUALITY FOODS; 4) MIGHTY LOCAVORES IS A STEM EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO CHILDREN IN CLEVELAND SCHOOLS; AND 5) CLEVELAND GARLIC FESTIVAL CONNECTS OUR COMMUNITY WITH FRESH FOODS, FARMERS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH A CELEBRATION IN SHAKER SQUARE, FOCUSING ON THE USES OF LOCALLY GROWN GARLIC WITH LOCAL MEATS, PRODUCE, ARTISAN CHEESES AND OTHER FOODS GROWN IN NORTHEAST OHIO.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “North union farmers market (north union) is an ohio not-for-profit corporation established in 1995. north union farmers market champions the local foods of northeast ohio and promotes their health, economic and environmental benefits by connecting certified producers with consumers through a network of markets. its goal is to educate the public about the benefits of eating locally grown food. in addition, the organization strives to improve the regional economy by creating vibrant community spaces and enabling small farms to sell directly to consumers. north union operates eleven farmers' markets in the greater cleveland area.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “North union farmers market (north union) is an ohio not-for-profit corporation established in 1995. north union farmers market champions the local foods of northeast ohio and promotes their health, economic and environmental benefits by connecting certified producers with consumers through a network of markets. its goal is to educate the public about the benefits of eating locally grown food. in addition, the organization strives to improve the regional economy by creating vibrant community spaces and enabling small farms to sell directly to consumers. north union operates eleven farmers' markets in the greater cleveland area.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as OH.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 13111 SHAKER SQUARE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44120.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 6.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$19,616.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $298,464 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $65,499 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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