• OEFFA Lake Effect Chapter: 2026 Lake County Fair

    Lake County Fair 1301 Mentor Avenue, Painesville Township, Ohio, United States

    The OEFFA Lake Effect Chapter will be setting up a table at the Lake County Fair from July 28 through August 2. If you would like a free day pass to the fair, consider volunteering to staff the building (basically just babysitting displays in the Natural Resource building) for a 3-hour shift. Help is especially needed on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2. Please contact Tom Rapini at (440) 257-2673 (landline) if you are interested in helping out.

  • OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter: Chapter Meeting and Potluck

    Schlabach Farm 9380 Woods West Rd, Plain City, United States

    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. 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.

  • OEFFA Lake Effect Chapter: Urban Homestead Tour

    86 Casement Ave, Painesville, OH 44077 86 Casement Ave, Painesville, OH, United States

    What can you accomplish on just half an acre? Join OEFFA's Lake Effect Chapter on a tour of this compact homestead that proves that small scale doesn't mean small impact, weaving together pollinator beds, vegetable gardens, and a dedicated fruit production area, with herbs tucked in throughout the landscape. A small flock of chickens rounds out the homestead, contributing to both food production and closed-loop fertility. With 950 gallons of water storage on site for irrigation and solar-powered drip irrigation currently in development, this homestead is a working example of resilient, resource-conscious design. Visitors will see firsthand how a small land holding can adapt quickly to a changing climate, offering practical, scalable ideas for anyone looking to grow more with less space. Please plan to park across the street at the cemetery.