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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.

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Whether you’re just starting or are a seasoned farmer, are transitioning to organic or certified organic, or simply have questions about sustainable agriculture practices and strategies, OEFFA’s sustainable agriculture educators can help!

Farm Policy Matters

  • At OEFFA, our priorities for supporting local, sustainable farmers and food system workers reaches beyond political lines. We are a non-partisan organization committed to our vision of regional food systems that provide nourishment, protection of our […]
  • Over the spring and summer, some of our team visited six farmers, gardeners, researchers, and activists to learn about their relationships with the soil. They reported myriad benefits from healthy soil—from better yields to deepened relationships […]
  • The election season is well underway. As a non-partisan 501(c)3 organization, there are limited things OEFFA can do. We cannot endorse or oppose any candidate for public office. But we can provide resources to help see […]
  • Our team has an upcoming opportunity for OEFFA members to get more involved in our policy work. We hope this will be an experience to broaden your food and farm education and see how it is […]

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Certification

OEFFA has operated an organic certification program since 1981. While the standards and the process have evolved since then, what hasn’t changed is OEFFA’s commitment to uphold the integrity of organics and provide farmers and handler/processors a pathway for profitability.

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Certification | Fees | Producers | Handlers/Processors | Transition | Payment | Resources | Cost Share | Food Justice | SOE

Begin Farming

With 10 percent of small farmers exiting farming each year, and a current median farming age of 59, helping new farmers successfully enter and thrive in their businesses is vitally important for the future of U.S. agriculture.

But, beginning farmers face significant hurdles, including attaining knowledge, skills, and experience in production practices; acquiring the fundamental business planning and financial management knowledge and skills; and accessing farmland and capital as part of the substantial investment farming requires.

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Fair Farms

OEFFA Outreach is intended to increase awareness of and access to programs and services that support you as sustainable farmers, food system workers, and consumers. Our goal is to provide a platform for growth and networking through the sharing of information and the connection of people.

OEFFA News

  • Originally published in the Autumn 2024 edition of the OEFFA newsletter. In many ways, Yellowbird Foodshed is a model for how our food system should work. Local, sustainable farmers are fairly paid and have stable access […]
  • Registration is now open for Ohio’s largest sustainable agriculture conference. Now in its 46th year, this three-day event brings together hundreds of farm and food advocates from across the nation. The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm […]
  • From November 10-16, 2024, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA), members of its Ohio Soil Health Initiative (OSHI), and partners will celebrate the inaugural Ohio Soil Health Week. The weeklong, statewide celebration honors and […]
  • From early harvests to closed pumpkin patches to increased risk of combine fires, Ohio’s prolonged drought is impacting all facets of agriculture. As of October 18, 2024, 49 Ohio counties have been declared primary disaster counties, […]

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