Ask an OEFFA Educator

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!

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Transition to Organic

OEFFA is a proud partner in the Midwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). This regional network provides mentorship, technical assistance, and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic producers.

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Ohio FarmLink

Ohio FarmLink connects farmers seeking land with landowners wanting to make their land available for farming.

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COrE Training

If you have a background in agriculture and are looking to grow your career in the organic movement, consider becoming an organic inspector!

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Annual OEFFA Conference

Our popular annual conference features exhibitors and vendors, entertainment, and a number of workshops about sustainable agriculture taught by experienced farmers, advocates, and researchers.

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Farm Tour and Workshop Series

This annual series includes a number of public farm tours showcasing farms and food processors across Ohio, plus educational and social events.

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Advancing Markets for Producers

This USDA initiative aims to help certified and transitioning to organic row and grain crop farmers improve their organic practices.

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Outreach

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.

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Connect with Candidates About Food and Farm Issues this Election Season
The General Election is 48 days away, and we want you to engage. Voting is one of the most vital ways we can influence our political system and help shape a better world. Those in the […]
Member Spotlight: TOPP Mentorship
Originally published in the Spring 2026 edition of the OEFFA newsletter. Renee Ramunni and Teresa Mitchell are surprisingly similar. They are both approaching their 70th birthdays, have families with biological and adopted children of similar ages, […]
Resources for Farmers: Ways to Stay Updated
In the food and farming world, it can be hard to stay on top of a constantly evolving landscape of events, resources, program deadlines, and policy alerts. Fortunately, there are several free email lists and other […]
OEFFA Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Support Domestic Organic Farmers, Promote Organic Integrity
On June 24, 2026, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Organic Imports Verification Act (OIVA). The bipartisan bill would safeguard domestic organic producers and consumers from fraudulent organic imports. By centering […]

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			1 event 1 1 event, 1 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Path Farm Tour: Mushrooms and Microgreens October 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Path Farm Tour: Mushrooms and Microgreens Matt and Alicia Merritt started New Path Farm in 2019, a small family farm in Sunbury, Ohio, that grows gourmet mushrooms and microgreens. They sell duck eggs from their free range, foraging ducks who happily roam 7.5 acres. They focus on sustainability and grow delicious, nutritious produce with a low environmental impact. This event is hosted by Common Greens. Common Greens works every day in service to its mission: to build vibrant and inclusive marketplaces where food producers earn a decent living, farmland is kept in sustainable production, and everyone has access to healthy local foods. Join them weekly in season at the Clintonville, Bexley, Upper Arlington, and Downtown (Columbus) Farmers' Markets. Learn more at commongreensohio.org.	2 events 2 2 events, 2 2026-10-02 2026 BIPOC Food and Farming Network Conference 2026 BIPOC Food and Farming Network Conference October 2 - October 3 2026 BIPOC Food and Farming Network Conference The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Food and Farming Network is hosting its annual conference October 2-3, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. The BIPOC Farming Conference empowers farmers, deepens community bonds, and provides educational opportunities. There is an intentional effort in this year's conference to include a range of cultural identities with the theme "Honoring Our Heirlooms, Fortifying our Future." For more information, email them at info@BIPOCFoodAndFarmNetwork.org. 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Silvopasture Tour: Hidden Creek Pasture October 2 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Silvopasture Tour: Hidden Creek Pasture Tour a 7-acre silvopasture on a pastured beef and chicken farm in Noble County! This silvopasture tour will take place at Hidden Creek Pasture where Wendall Miller, his wife Carla, and their five children manage 70 acres of rolling farm and woodlands. They raise pastured beef and chicken using managed grazing to improve their soils and produce healthy, nutrient dense foods for their family and community. Learn more and register here. $10	1 event 3 1 event, 3 2026-10-02 2026 BIPOC Food and Farming Network Conference	0 events 4 0 events, 4
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Ask an OEFFA Educator

Transition to Organic

Ohio FarmLink

COrE Training

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Advancing Markets for Producers

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New Path Farm Tour: Mushrooms and Microgreens

2026 BIPOC Food and Farming Network Conference

Silvopasture Tour: Hidden Creek Pasture

2026 BIPOC Food and Farming Network Conference

OEFFA Member Town Hall

Farm Tour and Workshop: Ohio Elderberry Farm and Kitchen

Farm Food in the City Tour

Ohio Agroforestry Summit

Farm Tour and Workshop: Ohio Elderberry Farm and Kitchen

Farm Food in the City Tour

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