Events
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OEFFA at Common Greens Farmers’ Markets
Common Greens Farmers' MarketsOEFFA will be tabling at the Community Booth at these Common Greens farmers’ markets around Columbus. Join us on these market dates to learn more about our work while supporting local producers! Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market - Wednesday, June 10 - 3-6 p.m. - 2151 Dorset Rd., Upper Arlington, OH 43221 Bexley Farmers’ Market - Thursday, July 9 - 4-7 p.m. - S Dawson Ave. and E Main St., Bexley, OH 43209 Clintonville Farmers’ Market - Saturday, August 22 - 9 a.m.-Noon - 3535 N High St., Columbus, OH 43214 Learn more about Common Greens’ farmers’ markets at commongreensohio.org.
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Farmer-to-Farmer Pasture Walk
Miller Farm 9821 Hogback Rd., Fredericksburg, United StatesPaul and Fannie Mae Miller run an organic dairy in Wayne County. This tour will highlight their management and grazing systems, and serve as a gathering for grass farmers, aspiring graziers, and dairy farmers. See an exemplary organic dairy farm up close and join a discussion on organic dairying and grazing in Ohio. Register for this free tour here. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with the Rodale Institute and Propogate.
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New Phosphorous or Old Phosphorous? We Need to Manage Both
ZoomMore information about this event will be released soon. This event is hosted by the Ohio No-Till Council and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). TNC is a nonprofit committed to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They take steps to increase the adoption of properly implemented regenerative agriculture practices that increase soil health and farm resilience. Each of these TNC events reflect this educational focus on soil health. Visit nature.org/ohioag to connect with the TNC Ohio agriculture team, learn more about these events, and join their monthly newsletter.
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Growing Great Figs: A Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share
ZoomFigs are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruits to grow, even in Ohio and other cold winter climates. Join this online workshop to learn about selecting varieties, planting, seasonal care, winter production, and simple propagation techniques. Participants will explore fig varieties that perform well in the Midwest and receive practical tips for growing figs in containers or in the ground. This workshop will be offered three separate times on June 22 with identical content, allowing participants to attend the session that best fits their schedule: 9 a.m., Noon, and 6 p.m. Register here.
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OEFFA Member Town Hall
ZoomIf you're an OEFFA member, you're invited to attend our first-ever virtual town hall on Monday, June 22 at 7 p.m. At this meeting, OEFFA’s Executive Director and Board Chair will share updates since the OEFFA Conference in February, including how your voice and ideas are being integrated into our work. We’ll also solicit feedback on the 2027 conference. Please register here in order to receive the Zoom link to join us on June 22! If you're unsure about your OEFFA membership status, click here or contact members@oeffa.org. If you want to join or renew, click here.
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Cover Crops and Grazing
Seneca County OH, United StatesMore information about this event will be released soon. This event is hosted by the Ohio No-Till Council and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). TNC is a nonprofit committed to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They take steps to increase the adoption of properly implemented regenerative agriculture practices that increase soil health and farm resilience. Each of these TNC events reflect this educational focus on soil health. Visit nature.org/ohioag to connect with the TNC Ohio agriculture team, learn more about these events, and join their monthly newsletter.
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Early Summer Lunch and Learn Series: Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share
ZoomJoin Central State University and Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice for a three-part online Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share designed for gardeners, homesteaders, and small-scale growers who want practical information they can put to use right away. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 12 p.m. - Focus: Growing Watermelon in Ohio Friday, June 26, 2026 | 12 p.m. - Focus: Growing Okra for Market and Home Use Monday, June 29, 2026 | 12 p.m. - Focus: Fast Growing Summer Flowers from Seed Each 60 minute session will provide practical, seasonally relevant information that you can put to use right away in your garden, farm, or community growing space Register here.
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Farminar: Regionally Adapted Seed Work
Trouvaille Farm 12118 Rainbow Lake Rd, Athens, OH, United StatesExplore the range of ways that farmer researchers can engage in regionally adapted seed work, from formal trials and breeding to simple selection and saving. Lindsay Klaunig of Trouvaille Farm will share past and present on-farm research as it relates to her journey in regionally adapted seed work. Brainstorm crops and varieties that are particularly in need of adaptation to our specific climate. Consider what types of trialing and other research might be needed to get started on this work. Learn methods to focus in on a particular project from start to finish. Please register here. Sponsored by the Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network, a collaborative effort between OEFFA, Central State, and Ohio State.
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Early Summer Lunch and Learn Series: Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share
ZoomJoin Central State University and Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice for a three-part online Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share designed for gardeners, homesteaders, and small-scale growers who want practical information they can put to use right away. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 12 p.m. - Focus: Growing Watermelon in Ohio Friday, June 26, 2026 | 12 p.m. - Focus: Growing Okra for Market and Home Use Monday, June 29, 2026 | 12 p.m. - Focus: Fast Growing Summer Flowers from Seed Each 60 minute session will provide practical, seasonally relevant information that you can put to use right away in your garden, farm, or community growing space Register here.
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Tree Nuts Farm Tour
Nut and Horse Farms 6390 Refugee Rd. SW, Pataskala, United StatesNut and Horse Farms is a small-scale commercial farm focused on owners Joe Hietter and Amy Rothe-Hietter’s two passions: trees and horses. One side of the farm grows tree nuts and some fruit trees. The other side is dedicated to horse husbandry. Their nut tree orchard consists of chestnut, hazelnut, black walnut, heartnut, butternut, pecan, hickory, and hican (cross between pecan and hickory) trees. They have permaculture implemented, and will explain what is involved in growing nut trees with a number of examples of their successes and failures. Please follow signs and the address below when arriving to find parking. The tour will be across the street. Register for this free tour here. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with the Ohio Nut Growers Association.
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Early Summer Lunch and Learn Series: Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share
ZoomJoin Central State University and Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice for a three-part online Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share designed for gardeners, homesteaders, and small-scale growers who want practical information they can put to use right away. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 12 p.m. - Focus: Growing Watermelon in Ohio Friday, June 26, 2026 | 12 p.m. - Focus: Growing Okra for Market and Home Use Monday, June 29, 2026 | 12 p.m. - Focus: Fast Growing Summer Flowers from Seed Each 60 minute session will provide practical, seasonally relevant information that you can put to use right away in your garden, farm, or community growing space Register here.
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OOFRN Office Hours
ZoomGot a research question? An idea you’d like to run past someone? Looking for a place to have a research discussion with others? Join the Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network (OOFRN) for virtual office hours. They can set up a private discussion room or just have a general chat. The Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network, a collaborative effort between OEFFA, Central State, and Ohio State.