Community Event
Events
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Soil Health Week in Montgomery County
The Foodbank Inc. 56 Armor Place, Dayton, United StatesSoil 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. The 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. Presentations will also educate guests with practical knowledge on how to build healthy soil systems in their own backyard garden or farm. Whether 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.
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Soil Health Week Local Farmer Panel
Licking Soil & Water Conservation District Building 771 East Main Street, Newark, United StatesJoin the Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District and The Ohio State University Extension for a panel discussion and questions. Local farmers will explain their operations and the methods they use to promote soil health. Register for free here. Complimentary breakfast will be served. Local Farmer Panel: Bill Hoskinson - H2Ohio and MWCD Cover Crop Jared McLaughlin - Nutrient Mgmt. and Drone Seeding Zach Dobbelaer - Organic Apple Farming Noah Lynd - Lynd Fruit Farm
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City Folk’s Farm Shop: Growing Healthy Ground Together
City Folk's Farm Shop 4760 N High Street, Columbus, United StatesCity Folk’s Farm Shop will host a special Ohio Soil Health Week celebration to highlight the importance of healthy soil in growing nutrient-dense food, supporting thriving gardens, and building resilient ecosystems. The main event will take place on Friday, November 14, from 3–5 p.m. at City Folk’s Farm Shop. This gathering is designed for home gardeners, urban growers, small farmers, and community members interested in practical ways to improve their soil health. The program features: A storewide sale on all soil and amendments (continuing through the weekend); Ted, from Ohio Earth Foods, available to answer individual questions and provide guidance on soil fertility and amendment strategies; Paisley from City Folk’s Farm Shop, sharing the benefits of Bokashi composting as a method to recycle food waste into a powerful soil-building tool. Event Agenda: Friday, November 14, 3-5 p.m. Soil and amendment sale open in-store Ted from Ohio Earth Foods available for soil consultations Bokashi composting talk and demonstration with Paisley (3:30-4:15 p.m.) Resource table with soil stewardship guides and composting information The storewide sale on soil and amendments continues Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16. Informational handouts will be available in-store.
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MVEG Farm Stress Management Cohort: Session Four
ZoomJoin the Midwest Vegetable Growers Network (MVEG) and fellow vegetable farmers who will explore together how to integrate stress management practices into their unique farming operations. All sessions are held virtually from 7:30-9 p.m. ET. Nov 17 - Reflecting and Integrating - Wrapping up the year, we'll evaluate how we did overall, and include time for reflection without judgement. We'll consider the practicality of the "Stress Management Plan" and what could be shifted for next season. This session will carve out time to reflect on what emerged, what practices were effective for managing stress, and how it will impact what you do next season. Explore how evaluating our processes can support our operations. Register for free here.
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Seed Saturdays at Agraria
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, United StatesMiami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. This series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting, crop and companion planning, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. No registration is required, and there are no costs.
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Seed Saturdays at Agraria
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, United StatesMiami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. This series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting, crop and companion planning, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. No registration is required, and there are no costs.
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Seed Saturdays at Agraria
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, United StatesMiami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. This series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting, crop and companion planning, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. No registration is required, and there are no costs.
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Seed Saturdays at Agraria
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, United StatesMiami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. This series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting, crop and companion planning, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. No registration is required, and there are no costs.
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Seed Saturdays at Agraria
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, United StatesMiami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. This series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting, crop and companion planning, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. No registration is required, and there are no costs.
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Economic Benefits of Renewable Energy Projects
Roseto Event Venue 23 N Main St, Mansfield, United StatesJoin Farm-To-Power and expert panelists as they discuss the economic benefits of renewable energy projects. Hear from a former county commissioner on the community economic benefits, a renewable energy coordinator from a workers' union on the workforce development benefits, and an Ohio farmer with a solar lease on the personal financial benefits that renewable energy projects can bring. This event is open to the public. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftkjfSnDgsnGzCuvb6UOF7pJB7463BFDKT_EpTmDiPGPSD5Q/viewform PANELISTS: Tony Zartman | OHCEF Director of Programs & Operations and Former Paulding Co. Commissioner Jeremy Welch | CMRCC Renewable Energy Coordinator Robert Suver | Ohio Soybean Farmer and USSEC and Ohio Soybean Council Representative
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Soil Health Advocacy Day
Ohio Statehouse 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, United StatesIf you care about healthy soil, we invite you to make your voice heard! Join OEFFA Policy on Tuesday, May 19, at 10 a.m. for our third-annual Soil Health Advocacy Day. This full-day event at the Ohio Capitol will start with advocacy training, move to meetings with your state legislators, and end with an optional group debrief and happy hour at Jackie O’s On Fourth. We’ll be educating our legislators on soil health and advocating for their support of soil health policies. All registrants will receive information to help them schedule meetings with their legislators. A light breakfast and complimentary lunch will be included in your registration. Support for parking costs is also available for attendees. Spots are limited, so if you are unable to attend, please let us know ASAP so we can involve another advocate. Register here by Friday, May 1.
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Policy and Pints: Columbus
Jackie O's on Fourth 171 N 4th St, Columbus, United StatesPolicy and Pints is a series of fun social events with OEFFA Policy’s team, offering a chance to network with food and farm policy leaders from across the state. Learn about the work they do to advance state and federal policy, hear about opportunities to plug into advocacy efforts, and engage with other changemakers. Connect with other advocates at each event and join a fun game of bingo for a chance to win a local product prize! A portion of purchases at each event will be donated to OEFFA. Columbus—Tuesday, July 21, 5-7 p.m. at Jackie O's Brewery (Jackie O's On Fourth), 171 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215 These free events are open to anyone interested in sustainable and organic agriculture and getting involved in policy advocacy. To learn more about OEFFA Policy’s events and work, visit action.oeffa.org, follow @oeffapolicy on Instagram, and reach out to policy@oeffa.org. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. No pre-registration required.