Conference

In its 8th year, this event features interactive STEM-related activities at various booths and behind-the-scenes tours of Ohio State research facilities, along with food trucks, prizes, and other fun family activities. Visit u.osu.edu/stemimpact/westfest for more information, including event sites and parking options.

Each year the Stinner Summit gathers farmers, researchers, educators, policy leaders, and organizations together in a different region of Ohio. Using a participatory process, specific project ideas are crafted and then funded through the Stinner Endowment. This year the event returns to southeast Ohio on Friday, November 15. Participation is open to anyone with an interest in healthy agroecosystems, but registration is required. A lunch featuring local foods will be provided. The Stinner Summit is an opportunity to learn what others are doing to advance local food systems, share individual ideas and experiences, and pool resources to design community-led initiatives. To learn more about the Stinner Summit or Ohio State’s AMP program, visit amp.osu.edu.

The 3rd annual Ohio State Organic Grains Conference will be January 9-10, 2025 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio. This event is managed by Ohio State University Extension and the OFFER program. Attendance for 2024 exceeded 240, and included farmers, suppliers, researchers, and educators from Ohio, Indiana, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and beyond. Whether you're a long-time organic grain grower or looking to learn how to incorporate more organic approaches in your operation, you will find useful information and networking opportunities at this event. Click the link below to learn more and register.  

MOFFA’s Organic Intensives is a one-day conference that offers in-depth knowledge that can be immediately applied, empowering YOU to make a real difference when it comes to organic, ecological, and regenerative farming and gardening practices. Attendees can expect to learn about: Korean Natural Farming Climate Smart Farming Creative Marketing Practices Click the link below to learn more.

The Urban Farming Initiative invites you to the Food as Medicine Mini Conference, a game-changing event that's all about empowering Cincinnatians to take control of their health by understanding what happens to their bodies and minds based on the food they are eating. Who's invited to attend? Any person or organization interested in gaining confidence about their food choices in their local food economy!

The Ohio Farmers Market Network (OFMN) will host their 16th Ohio Farmers Market Conference, We're All Keynote Speakers: Celebrating the Value in All of Us on March 6 and 7, 2025, at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

All attendees will have the opportunity to be a keynote speaker by sharing their experiences with guests of the conference. In addition, OFMN has added a “Show & Tell” activity where attendees may showcase their best methods for market operations such as token management and advertising posters. More information can be found on their website, www.ohiofarmersmarketnetwork.org.

This year’s conference will include workshops, presentations and panel discussions designed to improve and enhance Ohio’s farmers markets.

The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit serves as a spark for connecting and learning together, deepening our resolve, and celebrating collaborative climate solutions as we each find our place in the moment to secure a resilient, equitable, and thriving future. Join Green Umbrella on June 5, 2025, for their 12th annual Summit at the Sharonville Convention Center - 15 miles north of Cincinnati, Ohio. The event will feature a full day of programming (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), with 100 speakers, an exhibitor expo, a poster session, an art show, live performances, and a networking reception. Topics featured at the Summit include: Healthy & Resilient Communities Business & Green, Circular economy Government & Policy Healthy, High-Performing Infrastructure Active Transportation, Public Transit & Micromobility Resilient Local Food Systems Climate Justice, Equity and Inclusion Green Workforce Development Emergency Preparedness REGISTER HERE

Join the BIPOC Food and Farming Network (BFFN) Annual Conference on Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20 in Dayton, Ohio. This conference will include workshops and hands-on skill shares led by experienced practitioners; bus tours of area farms; an awards dinner and network gathering. Whether you’re an experienced farmer or just getting started, you’ll leave with practical tools, expanded skills, and deeper connections to a statewide network of BIPOC food and agricultural leaders. This event is free and open to the public! Learn more and register at the link below.

The 2025 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference is an immersive, weekend-long gathering that brings together new and experienced forest farmers, professionals, and natural products entrepreneurs from across the region. Participants will explore forest farming topics including growing, conserving, harvesting, and marketing a wide range of species such as mushrooms, goldenseal, and elderberry. The event will also focus on small business development, marketing, value-added strategies, and looking at agritourism as a way to diversify income and engage the public with forest-based enterprises. Experience hands-on learning, inspiring speakers, and networking opportunities in the heart of Appalachian Ohio. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this conference will equip you with the tools, connections, and knowledge to grow sustainably. Learn more and register at the link below.

This free one-day event, held by the OSU Urban Ag Team in cooperation with the Cleveland Farm Service Agency, will bring together urban farmers, community leaders, and agriculture professionals to share practical knowledge, innovative resources, and local success stories to support urban agriculture in Cleveland and beyond. If you are new to urban agriculture, this is a great opportunity to connect with the local urban ag network. Throughout the event, our keynote and invited speakers will present on five key topics of urban farming, including the path to a successful urban farm, high tunnel production, integrated pest management, marketing, and business management. A panel of experienced urban farmers will share their practical strategies in overcoming challenges in urban farming during the lunch and learn session. Representatives from local and state organizations will exhibit resources and services provided specifically for urban producers. Attendance is free and lunch will be provided with registration. Please register by October 15 at the link below.