Turning Dirt into Healthy Soil
Matt Burkholder Farm 6720 Stewart Road, LimaRick Clark, a prominent organic no-till farmer in Indiana, will describe his operation, including the economics. Brent Nicol from The Nature Conservancy will discuss different methods of testing your soil. Rainfall Simulator and infiltration ring demos will show the value of good soil health. And learn how healthy soil contributes to healthy people with Dani Kusner. Learn more and register at the link below.
The Farm Bill: Why Is It Important for Local Farmers, Available Healthy Food, and Our Future Climate? (with OEFFA)
Athens Public Library 30 Home St., AthensDid you know that Congress must pass a new Farm Bill soon? This legislation will set agricultural, conservation, and food assistance policy and funding priorities for the next five years. Join Earth Justice and Community Partners for an overview, analysis and discussion about the programs covered by the Bill and how we can advocate for the ones that matter the most to Southeast Ohio. Our Presenters: Milo Petruziello, Policy Director of Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) Aimee Delach, Lead Policy Analyst on Climate Change for Defenders of Wildlife
Growing Equity Program
Capital One Cafe in Easton Town Center 167 Easton Town Ctr, Space A-103, ColumbusInterested in starting an urban farm? Want to resolve the food desert issues in your neighborhood? Are you already growing a vegetable garden and want to earn a few extra bucks? Join this urban agriculture business assistance program with Central State University Extension. Fall Business Series 1: Tuesday, Sep. 10 - Business Mission Vision Values Tuesday, Sep. 17 - Business Structures Tuesday, Sep. 24 - Business Planning Tuesday, Oct. 1- Business Marketing Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Business Records and Financials Tuesday, Oct. 15- Business Operations and Resources This program is free, but registration is required at the link below.
Unlocking Local Grain Potential
ZoomThis webinar series is intended to teach small grain-related businesses about successful strategies for working with local grains. The three sessions will cover grain testing with Hartwick College (September 10), strategies for bakers to gradually scale their use of local grains through flour blending with King Arthur Flour (October 7), and effective strategies for storytelling and marketing local grains (November 4). Learn more and register at the link below.