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SUMMARY:Organic Grains Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Next Gen Organic Farms is a certified organic grain farm growing corn\, popcorn\, beans\, wheat\, and alfalfa in northwest Ohio. They use cutting-edge equipment with heavy tillage for weed control. This multi-generational farm has been certified organic for eight years. This field walk will take attendees through their operation\, plus view equipment and drone demos. Snacks and refreshments will be provided for attendees. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/organic-grains-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Next Gen Organic Farms\, 6444 State Route 65\, Leipsic\, 45856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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SUMMARY:Agrivoltaics: Solar and Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled.  \nMadison Fields Solar Project (MFSP) has become one of the first operating utility-scale solar sites to intentionally integrate forage crop production. This site includes actively testing and growing forage crops\, including hay and alfalfa\, along with soil health\, precision agriculture\, and complementary grazing between the rows of solar panels. Over the next 35-40 years\, MFSP is expected to produce enough energy to power approximately 38\,000 Ohio homes annually. The Ohio State University is involved in research at the site\, being one of the few to receive a U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Agriculture FARMS (Foundational Agrivoltaic Research for Megawatt Scale) grant to conduct that research. \nPre-registration is required for this tour. Register for this free tour here. Exact location details will be emailed to registered participants. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with Farm-To-Power\, Savion Renewable Energy\, and The Ohio State University Extension. \n 
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/agrivoltaics-solar-and-agriculture/
LOCATION:Madison County\, Ohio\, Madison County\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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SUMMARY:Bowyer Farm Agrivoltaics Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bowyer Farm is home to one of the largest solar arrays in southwest Ohio. This tour will explore their 140-acre (28MW) agrivoltaic solar grazing site\, where hundreds of sheep are rotationally grazed under a commercial solar array. Walk through the farm with hosts and shepherds Amanda Wilson and Brady Kirwan from Ohio Solar Grazing\, where they demonstrate and discuss their role in this agrivoltaic operation. \nPlan to park at Bowyer Farm’s pavilion at the listed address for a brief introduction to the farm. Then we will board a shuttle to travel to the nearby grazing site. The shuttle will depart the pavilion at 10:15 a.m. and return by 11:45 a.m. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for touring the site field. \nAttendance is limited to 30 people and pre-registration is required. This registration form will close on Sunday\, August 23\, or when spots are filled. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden’s Bowyer Farm\, Ohio Solar Grazing\, and Farm-To-Power.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/bowyer-farm-agrivoltaics-tour/
LOCATION:Bowyer Farm\, 2210 Mason Montgomery Rd.\, Mason\, OH\, 45040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T130000
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SUMMARY:Inside the Market Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fifteen seasons ago\, Farmer Stephen fell in love with the idea that healthy soil grows healthy communities. Today\, Green Table Gardens is living proof. Certified organic since 2022\, Green Table Gardens is a no-till market farm built on compost\, living soil\, and a commitment to growing the most nutritious produce possible for the people Stephen knows by name. Now\, he’s inviting you in for a tour of the farm and a look at the full story of how it got here. \nThis isn’t just a garden walk. Stephen is opening the financial records of Green Table Gardens and sharing five years of growth charts\, revenue reports\, and real operational data so you can see exactly what it looks like to grow a small organic farm into an efficient\, thriving business. Come walk the rows\, ask your questions\, and leave with a genuine understanding of what sustainable\, profitable organic farming looks like from the inside. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/inside-the-market-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Green Table Gardens\, 1469 Hook Road\, Xenia\, OH\, 45385 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T110000
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SUMMARY:Urban Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Warmke Farm’s (Annie Warmke farmer) urban food forest project has not only planted up a food forest garden (for propagation stock) on one lot\, but is in the process of planting five other properties. This is all on the same small two streets known as Historic Phillips Subdivision\, an evolving neighborhood that’s been around since 1896. The tour will begin at Warmke Farm\, go on a walk to see neighborhood forest sites\, and return to the farm for tea and plant propagation demos. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/urban-food-forest-tour/
LOCATION:Warmke Farm\, 622 8th St.\, Marietta\, 45750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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SUMMARY:Farm Food in the City Tour
DESCRIPTION:How does local organic food come to market in an urban retail space? City Vittles brings foods from Ohio producers to a space on the west side of Cincinnati. See how they utilize technology to make customers’ shopping experience as convenient as possible\, while also leveraging in-person interactions at markets. Hear about City Vittles’ food retail approach\, which uses ideas and processes reminiscent of general stores and older food retail spaces\, but incorporates today’s technology to create a new customer experience. \nCity Vittles has a small parking lot available. Street parking is also available on Stathem Ave. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/farm-food-in-the-city-tour/
LOCATION:City Vittles\, 3480 Stathem Ave.\, Cincinnati\, 45211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T090000
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SUMMARY:Ohio Soil Health Week Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Ohio Soil Health Week with a tour of the Hirzel Farms facility in Luckey\, Ohio. Learn about their various processes and services\, including organic crop production\, food-grade grain processing\, composting\, canning\, and research. Hirzel Farms is dedicated to feeding their community and nurturing soil biodiversity\, and they are committed to environmentally and socially responsible farming practices.  \nOhio Soil Health Week occurs annually every second full week in November\, honoring the late David Brandt\, a sustainable agriculture trailblazer and the “Godfather of Soil Health.” The weeklong celebration features a variety of events hosted by multiple organizations and individuals around Ohio—all focusing on soil health. Learn more at ohiosoilhealthweek.com.  \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with the Ohio Soil Health Initiative.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/2026-oshw-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Hirzel Farms\, 20790 Bradner Rd.\, Luckey\, 43443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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