Farm Tour
Events
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Soil Health, Silvopasture, and Other Grazing Adaptations
Constant Springs Farm 14027 Church Rd, Orrville, United StatesJoin the Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network (OOFRN) for an on-farm research seminar presented by Wayne County farmer and soil health devotee Matt Falb. Matt has a great mind for research and has partnered with several Ohio State researchers at the nearby Wooster campus and around the state and is currently on the executive board of Ohio State’s Agroecosystem Management Program. Matt has participated in several research projects to evaluate management approaches that build soil health while also improving the land, surrounding ecosystems, and community. He is currently exploring silvopasture establishment and the logistics of grazing cover crops on neighboring farms. Farmers, educators, researchers, and students are invited to come and learn through the sharing of both experience and data. This event is held at Constant Springs Farm in Orville, Ohio. Please park at Martins Mennonite Church, 14027 Church Road, Orrville, Ohio. Sponsored by the Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network, a collaborative effort between OEFFA, Central State, and Ohio State.
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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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OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter: Chapter Meeting and Potluck
Schlabach Farm 9380 Woods West Rd, Plain City, United StatesNoah and Gary Schlabach will be hosting a farm tour with OEFFA’s Grain Growers Chapter at their farm near Plain City, Ohio. They grow organic corn, soybeans, and wheat on more than 500 acres. Attendees will see their clover field, different farm equipment, and organic grain production up close. The OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter is dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information for organic grain production, processing, and marketing. The chapter welcomes anyone with an interest in organic grain production to attend. An OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter meeting will take place from 10-11:45 a.m. Please bring a dish to share for a potluck lunch starting at noon. Attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish to share. The farm tour and discussion will begin at 1:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to bburgess@hirzel.com. Parking will be available across the street from the farm’s address. Please use the address below to park and cross the road to get to the farm.
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High Tunnel Tomato Growing
Bay Branch Farm 3612 W 114th St., Cleveland, United StatesThe Midwest Vegetable Growers Network (MVEG) is putting on a late-season field day series offering in-depth expertise in a hands-on approach from farmer peers, paired with local farmer educators. Bay Branch Farm will share the ins and outs of Annabel and Eric's high tunnel tomato growing operation. Growing in urban spaces since 2010, Bay Branch Farm provides high quality tomatoes and other items to various markets in and around Cleveland. Dr. Matt Kleinhenz will be in attendance to share information on high tunnel management information. Register for this event here. This event is hosted by FairShare CSA Coalition. FairShare CSA Coalition builds resilient food communities throughout the Midwest by investing in farmers and empowering eaters. Through outreach and education, they are supporting thriving farms, vibrant communities, and fresh food for all. Learn more at csacoalition.org.
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Foraged and Sown Farm Tour: Bulk Herbs, Tea Blends, Culinary Salts, and Preserves
Foraged and Sown 5415 OH-142, West Jefferson, United StatesExplore the fields and processing facility of Foraged and Sown with Common Greens. Foraged and Sown has been certified organic by OEFFA since 2017 for both their fresh produce and seedlings, and as an organic handler for their farm-produced teas blends and salts. Foraged and Sown has grown herbs, vegetables, and berries on multiple growing sites around Central Ohio starting in 2015. In 2020, they added a larger farm and production site in West Jefferson. Their dual focus on cultivated and foraged produce encompasses a broad range of herbs, fruits, greens, and roots. This event is hosted by Common Greens. Common Greens works every day in service to its mission: to build vibrant and inclusive marketplaces where food producers earn a decent living, farmland is kept in sustainable production, and everyone has access to healthy local foods. Join them weekly in season at the Clintonville, Bexley, Upper Arlington, and Downtown (Columbus) Farmers' Markets. Learn more at commongreensohio.org.
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New Path Farm Tour: Mushrooms and Microgreens
New Path Farm 13805 Hartford Rd., Sunbury, OH, United StatesMatt and Alicia Merritt started New Path Farm in 2019, a small family farm in Sunbury, Ohio, that grows gourmet mushrooms and microgreens. They sell duck eggs from their free range, foraging ducks who happily roam 7.5 acres. They focus on sustainability and grow delicious, nutritious produce with a low environmental impact. This event is hosted by Common Greens. Common Greens works every day in service to its mission: to build vibrant and inclusive marketplaces where food producers earn a decent living, farmland is kept in sustainable production, and everyone has access to healthy local foods. Join them weekly in season at the Clintonville, Bexley, Upper Arlington, and Downtown (Columbus) Farmers' Markets. Learn more at commongreensohio.org.