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SUMMARY:Ohio Soil Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Ohio Soil Health Week provides a time and space to celebrate\, honor\, and protect Ohio’s soils. This weeklong celebration includes outreach\, education opportunities\, and events to raise awareness around Ohio’s most valuable natural resource: our soil. \nTo see a list of all statewide and virtual events\, visit ohiosoilhealthweek.com/events.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/ohio-soil-health-week-2/
LOCATION:Multiple in-person and virtual locations
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Community Event,Farm Tour,Film Screenings,OEFFA,Webinars,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA and the Ohio Soil Health Initiative (OSHI)":MAILTO:lauren@oeffa.org
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SUMMARY:Wood SWCD Soil Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Wood Soil and Water Conservation District is participating in the Ohio Soil Health Week celebration by offering “Make a Model Soil” kits and a “Soil Your Undies” display. The public is invited to visit the district office to pick up a kit and take a look at the impact of soil health firsthand. \nPlease note that the district office is closed on Tuesday\, November 11\, for Veterans Day.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/roots-remains-at-9413-sophia/
LOCATION:Wood Soil & Water Conservation District\, 1616 East Wooster Street Suite 32\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Navigating Legal & Financial Pathways to Land Access
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Project L.L.A.M.A.\, this Lunch and Learn Series has the theme “Navigating Legal & Financial Pathways to Land Access.” These four 30-minute virtual learning sessions feature guest presenters who will share practical guidance on zoning\, financing\, cooperatives\, and USDA programs that support farmland access. They will cover key legal considerations\, financing options\, and strategies to build a strong foundation for long-term land access. \nSession lineup: \n\nNov. 5: Understanding Zoning & Land-Use Regulations for Farmers – Tyler Hauck\, AICP\, Director of Planning and Development\, City of Trotwood\nNov. 12: Financing Farmland: Private Cooperative Options – Marcus Tyler\, Farm Credit Mid-America\, Customer Resource Manager\nNov. 19: Alternative Pathways: Cooperatives\, Leasing & Shared Ownership – Walt Bonham\, The Food Lab\, Founder\nNov. 26: USDA Programs that Support Land Access – Jeff Barnes\, NRCS\, District Conservationist\n\nLearn more and register at the link below.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/navigating-legal-financial-pathways-to-land-access/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Week in Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:Soil Health Week in Montgomery County is a celebration of regenerative soil practices that you can apply to your own garden or farm. Local organizations and independent professionals are coming together to educate guests on how proper soil management can make a lasting impact on the environment. \nThe Foodbank Inc. will offer guided tours of its urban garden\, showcasing regenerative practices such as composting\, biodiversity\, interplanting\, and the complete avoidance of pesticides and fertilizers. Guests will also explore our hydroponic lettuce greenhouse\, which features beneficial insect integration\, a custom nutrient blend tailored to Dayton’s water\, a recycled water system\, and sustainable growing techniques. \nPresentations will also educate guests with practical knowledge on how to build healthy soil systems in their own backyard garden or farm. \nWhether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting out\, Soil Health Week is your chance to learn\, connect\, and take action. Come get your hands dirty\, ask questions\, and leave inspired to regenerate your soil.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/soil-health-week-in-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:The Foodbank Inc.\, 56 Armor Place\, Dayton\, 45417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Foodbank%2C Inc.":MAILTO:aheiser@thefoodbankdayton.org
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SUMMARY:Ohio Soil Health Week Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Brandt Family Farm grows corn\, soybeans\, wheat\, and a variety of other cereal grains sold through the on-farm cover crop business\, Walnut Creek Seeds. For more than 50 years\, the Brandt family has been committed to soil conservation and building healthy soil. The guided tour will focus on soil health\, cover crops\, no-till practices\, and heritage grains. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series. It is held in partnership with OEFFA Policy and the Ohio Soil Health Initiative (OSHI). Participant support is available to those who plan to attend an OEFFA farm tour and who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, or Persons of Color\, farmers in their first 10 years of production\, and farmers who are actively seeking land.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/ohio-soil-health-week-farm-tour-2/
LOCATION:Brandt Family Farm\, 6100 Basil Western Rd.\, Carroll\, OH\, 43112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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SUMMARY:Soil Properties & Web Soil Survey
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker Derrick Freshcorn is a Wetland/Soil Conservationist Compliance Specialist for the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). During his class\, he will walk through a soil analysis using Web Soil Survey and provide other visual demonstrations using soil samples. \nDerrick is originally from Hardin County\, where he grew up around agriculture. He earned a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University\, majoring in plant pathology and minoring in soil. He presently works on Farm Bill Compliance for NRCS and was formerly a soil scientist at the state office. \nThis event will be held in the main room of the Lucas SWCD office and is open to all who are interested in learning more about your soil and improving soil health. \nLearn more and register at: lucasswcd.org/soilhealthseries.html
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/soil-properties-web-soil-survey/
LOCATION:Lucas Soil and Water Conservation District Office\, 3350 Hill Avenue\, Toledo\, 43607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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