Farmer Help Shop
ZoomOEFFA's team of educators is available to assist farmers at any stage of their journey. Whether you are making the switch to organic, are already certified, or have questions about sustainable agriculture practices, OEFFA can share guidance and support. Drop in virtually each month to talk to sustainable agriculture educators with your queries and questions. Click the link below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.
Farmers and Farmers Markets Gathering at Mid-Ohio Farm
Mid-Ohio Farm on the Hilltop 140 N Wheatland Ave, Columbus, United StatesThe aim of this gathering is for farmers and farmers market managers/participants to gather and share experiences related to the challenges and opportunities serving central Ohio communities. We will be joined by eco-activist farmer and civil rights activist Jim Embry, who will offer his own experiences speaking with folks throughout the country. This event will take place at Mid-Ohio Farm on the Hilltop on Tuesday, February 11th, from 6-7:30 p.m. This is a free event, and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP using this form. RSVPs will be accepted in the order they are received until the event reaches capacity.
Keynote Lecture on Hip Hop and Agriculture
The Hale Center 154 W. 12th Ave, Columbus, United StatesJoin Ohio State, Slow Food Columbus, and OSU campus and community partners for Jim Embry's keynote lecture on hip hop and agriculture. Jim Embry is a lifelong civil rights activist, farmer, eco-activist, educator, social justice advocate, and public speaker. Participants are able to join in two ways: in person at 132 Hale Hall (MLK Lounge) and online. For in-person attendance, please use this RSVP form. To receive the Zoom link, please register here.
2025 OEFFA Conference
Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, United StatesThe 46th annual OEFFA conference will take place February 13-15, 2025 in Newark, Ohio. This celebrated conference welcomes hundreds of farmers, gardeners, and food supporters to learn, shop, and connect at Ohio's largest sustainable agriculture conference. From backyard gardening to pasture management to food policy, this 3-day event covers diverse themes in organic and sustainable agriculture. Registrants enjoy dozens of workshops, hands-on demonstrations, locally-sourced meals, an exhibit hall of shops and information, and much more. Learn more at conference.oeffa.org.
Ohio State Soil Health Webinars 2025
ZoomIn this monthly series, farmers, industry, and academic experts will weigh in on practical steps to improve soil health and measure impact on crop yield and farm profitability. Please plan to join us for all four sessions! Topics and Speakers: January 16: Zooming into soil health via a producer, an educator, and a researcher lens February 13: Understanding the basics and practicalities of biologicals March 20: Comparisons of soil health tests and what they are telling us? April 10: Soil health in the urban sphere You can choose to attend one or more of the webinars. All of them will be recorded for later viewing. The link for the recording will be shared with registrants via email when it becomes available.
OEFFA Policy Film Screening Series: Organic Rising
Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, United StatesOrganic Rising is a solutions-focused film that explores the two predominant agricultural practices in the US: conventional and organic. It works to demystify the USDA organic regulatory process and help consumers navigate America’s foodscape, while making better choices for human health and the planet. Join OEFFA Policy as we explore the many facets of our food and farming systems and hear the stories of those most intimately connected to climate problems and solutions. This film will be shown at the 2025 OEFFA Conference (conference registration not required). Registration for the film is required, but the screenings are free and open to the public. Closed captioning will be offered. Please contact us for additional accommodations and support. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgFC4_2nmI4
Farmer Help Shop
ZoomOEFFA's team of educators is available to assist farmers at any stage of their journey. Whether you are making the switch to organic, are already certified, or have questions about sustainable agriculture practices, OEFFA can share guidance and support. Drop in virtually each month to talk to sustainable agriculture educators with your queries and questions. Click the link below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.
Ohio State Soil Health Webinars 2025
ZoomIn this monthly series, farmers, industry, and academic experts will weigh in on practical steps to improve soil health and measure impact on crop yield and farm profitability. Please plan to join us for all four sessions! Topics and Speakers: January 16: Zooming into soil health via a producer, an educator, and a researcher lens February 13: Understanding the basics and practicalities of biologicals March 20: Comparisons of soil health tests and what they are telling us? April 10: Soil health in the urban sphere You can choose to attend one or more of the webinars. All of them will be recorded for later viewing. The link for the recording will be shared with registrants via email when it becomes available.
OEFFA Policy Film Screening Series: Farming While Black
The Nightlight 30 N Hight St, Akron, United StatesIn 1910, Black farmers owned 14% of American farmland. Now, that number is below 2%. Featuring Soul Fire Farm co-founder Leah Penniman, Farming While Black examines the historical plight of America’s Black farmers and the generation reclaiming land and reconnecting with with their agricultural roots. Join OEFFA Policy and National Young Farmers Coalition as we explore the many facets of our food and farming systems and hear the stories of those most intimately connected to climate problems and solutions. After some of the films, there will opportunities to keep the ideas and conversations flowing about how we can work together for policy change. Registration is required, but the screenings are free and open to the public. Closed captioning will be offered. Please contact us for additional accommodations and support. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqMM2bKFiV8
Farmer Help Shop
ZoomOEFFA's team of educators is available to assist farmers at any stage of their journey. Whether you are making the switch to organic, are already certified, or have questions about sustainable agriculture practices, OEFFA can share guidance and support. Drop in virtually each month to talk to sustainable agriculture educators with your queries and questions. Click the link below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.