SWOEFFA Chapter: Bowyer Farm Tour
Bowyer Farm Mason, United StatesBowyer Farms’ 600 acres belong to the Cincinnati Zoo, and include wetland restoration, native plant sales and propagation, beekeeping, animal feed harvesting, cheetah run area, and sun and sheep farming. Guest numbers are limited. More tour information, including the exact location and time, will be shared directly with guests who RSVP.
Policy and Pints: Southeast Ohio
West End Ciderhouse 234 W Washington St, Athens, OH, United StatesThese informal gatherings are a chance for community members around Ohio to connect with staff from the OEFFA’s Policy program and discuss food and farm policy issues. You’ll be able to learn about the work they do to advance state and federal policy, see how you can plug into these advocacy efforts, and engage with other changemakers! Policy and Pints offers an opportunity to network with food and farm policy leaders from across the state. They are free and open to anyone interested in sustainable and organic agriculture and getting involved in policy advocacy.
Transitioning to Organic Berry Farm Tour
Shady Oaks Farm 5790 Manilla Creek Rd., Poca, WV, United StatesShady Oaks Farm is a berry and daffodil farm started in 1997 by Chris and Leslie Burdette. Winners of the 2011 Conservation Farm Award for Putnam County, Chris and Leslie have continued to manage their farm using sustainable practices and will be certified organic in 2025. They specialize in organic blueberry container plants, daffodils, and u-pick berries. Blackberries should be ripe just in time for this tour!
2025 Haymaker Farm Tour
Haymaker Farmers' Market connects customers to local food producers through farm tours. This tour will start at Haymaker Farmers' Market, taking a charter bus to three Haymaker vendors in northern Portage County: Birdsong Farm, Goodell Family Farm, and Emily's Soaps, with lunch options prepared by Brimfield Bread Oven. Register and learn more at the link below.
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.
Policy and Pints: Northwest Ohio
Findlay Brewing Company 213 E Crawford St, Findlay, OH, United StatesThese informal gatherings are a chance for community members around Ohio to connect with staff from the OEFFA’s Policy program and discuss food and farm policy issues. You’ll be able to learn about the work they do to advance state and federal policy, see how you can plug into these advocacy efforts, and engage with other changemakers! Policy and Pints offers an opportunity to network with food and farm policy leaders from across the state. They are free and open to anyone interested in sustainable and organic agriculture and getting involved in policy advocacy.
OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter: Chapter Meeting and Potluck
John Jacobs & Son 12640 County Road S, Napoleon, OH, United StatesThe OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter is dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information for organic grain production, processing, and marketing. The chapter welcomes anyone with an interest in organic grain production to attend. This will be a meeting and potluck.
Flower Farming with Adrianne Roach
Owl's Nest Farm 550 Gleason Rd., Piketon, OH, United StatesJoin flower farmer Adrianne Roach for a morning of "pick your own stems" and simple bouquet making at Owl's Nest Flower Farm. Discuss the best plants for starting your own cutting or butterfly garden, how to manage pests using sustainable farming methods, and where to get started in flower farming for profit. Owl's Nest practices low- and no-till farming using organic methods for healthy soils and beautiful local flowers that are grown not flown.
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.
2025 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station 55519 170th Street, Ames, IA, United StatesJoin farmers from across the Midwest for this daylong event. Spend the morning checking out weeding tools up close and speaking with company reps at the trade show. Catch education sessions from experienced farmers and experts and engage with farmers from across the region. After a break at noon for lunch, the afternoon will feature the heart of this event: field demonstrations of weeding and cultivation tools for all scales in row crops and vegetables. Head to the demo plots specially planted with corn, beets and brassicas to see numerous tools in action. Registration is available at the link below until August 6.
Policy and Pints: Southwest Ohio
Turner Farm 7400 Given Rd, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesJoin OEFFA and Green Umbrella for Green Drinks: Policy and Pints! This gathering will take place at Turner Farm where participants will be able to experience the farm, market, and teaching kitchen. We will have a brief talk about farm policy from OEFFA’s Policy program and discuss food and farm policy issues. Space is limited and registration is required for this specific event.
SWOEFFA Chapter: What’s Cooking at the Organic Farm at Bear Creek
Organic Farm at Bear Creek Felicity, United StatesThis 51-acre vegetable operation grows and processes ingredients into soups, pasta sauces, dressings, jams, and dipping oils. This tour will cover how Sandra and Jeff Ashba’s farm incorporates growing organic vegetables and operating a cannery. Guest numbers are limited. More tour information, including the exact location and time, will be shared directly with guests who RSVP.