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SUMMARY:OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter: Chapter Meeting and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Noah 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. \nThe 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. \nAn 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. \nParking 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.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-grain-growers-chapter-meeting-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Schlabach Farm\, 9380 Woods West Rd\, Plain City\, 43064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Farm Tour,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter":MAILTO:grain.growers.oeffa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260807T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130943Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour & Workshop: Sugar Butte Farms
DESCRIPTION:Learn from a diversified meat business about pastured-raised livestock with a specific focus on how to raise broiler chickens! \n\n\n\n\nCurious about how to raise pastured meats? Interested in the ins and outs of raising broiler chickens on pasture? \nSugar Butte Farms is owned and operated by Eric\, Kayla\, & Will Gibson. It sits in Lowell\, Ohio on 80 acres full of diverse biology and greenery. They raise chicken\, pork\, turkey\, and lamb – as well as producing value-added products like freeze dried pet treats and skin care products. \nThis event will include both a farm tour and dedicated time learning about their broiler chicken operation. \nSugar Butte chickens are fed Ohio grown & milled non-GMO feed and moved on green pasture every day. They use two techniques: day ranging and chicken tractors. \nTake home gift: All attendees will go home with a product made on the farm! \nRain plan: This event will continue if there is light rain\, so come prepared with rain gear. If weather is severe\, we will cancel and refund your ticket. \nParking & directions: A GPS can take you up a back way (Cats Creek) which is a little confusing. Look for Rural Action signs and someone directing you to parking. \n\nComing from Route 60? Take Route 60 into Lowell. Once you reach the single stoplight in Lowell\, turn right on to Walnut Street (AKA Route 530). Make another right on to the actual State Route 530. Continue taking 530 for 3.9 miles. Our road is on the LEFT hand side. It is just under 1 mile out that road. Green house.\nComing from I-77? I-77 North then take exit 6 and make a right at the stop sign. You will be on 821 for just a few seconds and after the BP gas station/subway you make a left in Highland Ridge Road towards the Blue Tractors. This road is curvy and cross the interstate several times. You will eventually reach a stop sign with a brick house and a pool located behind it. You can follow GPS now. Go straight through that intersection. The road will curve to the left where you will go through an underpass. You may be tempted to continue straight but make that left down the hill. You will begin to go back up the hill then at the top of the steep part it makes a sharp right then you will see ponies and a donkey along with ponds on your left. Now slow down because our gravel road is in the next right turn. It is just under 1 mile out that road.\n\nPlease note: Attendees will be walking across uneven terrain and on their feet for much of this event. \nThis event is supported by a grant from the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF). \nFor any questions\, please reach out to Molly Sowash at molly@ruralaction.org.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/farm-tour-workshop-sugar-butte-farms/
LOCATION:Sugar Butte Farms\, 648 Schau Rd\, Lowell\, OH\, 45744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:molly@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130429Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour & Workshop: Laurel Valley Creamery
DESCRIPTION:Learn from a grass-based dairy farm about small-scale dairy production and cheesemaking. Laurel Valley Creamery is a grass based sustainable producer of Jersey milk that we craft into small batches of farmstead cheese. The Nolan family specializes in naturally aged raw milk cheese in addition to making several pasteurized specialty cheeses. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/farm-tour-workshop-laurel-valley-creamery/
LOCATION:Laurel Valley Creamery\, 930 Laurel Rd\, Gallipolis\, OH\, 45631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:molly@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132535Z
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SUMMARY:High Tunnel Tomato Growing
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nRegister for this event here. \nThis 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.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/high-tunnel-tomato-growing/
LOCATION:Bay Branch Farm\, 3612 W 114th St.\, Cleveland\, 44111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="FairShare CSA Coalition":MAILTO:beth@csacoalition.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T160000
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SUMMARY:Silvopasture Tour: Krusling Farm
DESCRIPTION:Learn about silvopasture on a pastured sheep operation in Athens County! This silvopasture tour will take place at Krusling Farm where the Krusling family raises 400 hair sheep on 90 acres of fescue clover pasture\, plus 50 acres of rented ground for grazing annuals and 35 acres of unreclaimed limestone gravel mine which is in the process of being converted to natives for grazing. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/silvopasture-tour-krusling-farm/
LOCATION:Krusling Farm\, 901 Carpenter Rd\, Albany\, OH\, 45710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:molly@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130600Z
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SUMMARY:Field Day: Route 9 Cooperative
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the cultivation and processing of chestnuts and acorns! Curious about perennial agriculture? Interested in growing and processing nuts? Join this field day to see a chestnut orchard in person\, tour a processing facility\, and learn about how the individuals at Route 9 Cooperative are making value-added flours from chestnuts and acorns. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/field-day-route-9-cooperative/
LOCATION:Route 9 Cooperative\, 4300 Germano Rd SE\, Carrollton\, OH\, 44615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:molly@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132804Z
CREATED:20260422T170948Z
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SUMMARY:Foraged and Sown Farm Tour: Bulk Herbs\, Tea Blends\, Culinary Salts\, and Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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. \nForaged 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/foraged-sown-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Foraged and Sown\, 5415 OH-142\, West Jefferson\, 43162\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132908Z
CREATED:20260422T171431Z
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SUMMARY:New Path Farm Tour: Mushrooms and Microgreens
DESCRIPTION:Matt 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/new-path-farm-tour-2/
LOCATION:New Path Farm\, 13805 Hartford Rd.\, Sunbury\, OH\, 43074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130625Z
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SUMMARY:Silvopasture Tour: Hidden Creek Pasture
DESCRIPTION:Tour a 7-acre silvopasture on a pastured beef and chicken farm in Noble County! This silvopasture tour will take place at Hidden Creek Pasture where Wendall Miller\, his wife Carla\, and their five children manage 70 acres of rolling farm and woodlands. They raise pastured beef and chicken using managed grazing to improve their soils and produce healthy\, nutrient dense foods for their family and community. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/silvopasture-tour-hidden-creek-pasture/
LOCATION:Hidden Creek Pasture\, 42699 Crum Ridge Rd\, Caldwell\, OH\, 43724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:molly@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130647Z
CREATED:20260615T135800Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour and Workshop: Ohio Elderberry Farm and Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Learn about commercial elderberry cultivation and processing from this working farm in Adams County! Curious about growing and processing elderberries? Wondering what it takes to build a licensed kitchen on your farm? Heather and Beth\, owners and beginning farmers of Ohio Elderberry Farm + Kitchen\, have been growing elderberries for personal use since 2008 before launching into growing them at scale in 2020. They cultivate approximately 450 elderberry bushes\, primarily Adams\, York\, Nova\, and Bob Gordon cultivars. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/farm-tour-and-workshop-ohio-elderberry-farm-and-kitchen/
LOCATION:Ohio Elderberry Farm + Kitchen\, 630 Davis Rd\, Peebles\, OH\, 45660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:molly@ruralaction.org
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