Workshops

Join Dean Farms at Bryan, (Williams County) on August 5 for the Northwest Ohio Premier Soil Health Field Day. Explore soil microbiomes with Soil Health Institute experts and enjoy a first-class field-to-table dinner. Co-sponsored by Ohio No-Till Council. NORTHWEST OHIO PREMIER SOIL HEALTH FIELD DAY Wednesday, August 5, 2026 @ 1:00 PM $25.00 Per Person Admission Site directions:  1/2 mile north of Route 6 on Country Road 13, Bryan, OH 43506 Call or text for reservations by August 1, 2026 Allen: 419-553-6845 or Shelly: 419-553-6844 Hosted by: DEAN FARMS COVER CROP SALES & SERVICE Speakers: Dr. Elizabeth Rieke, Ph.D., Soil microbiome scientist and program director with Soil Health Institute; Byron Rath, Chief Impact Officer for Soil Health Institute TOP NOTCH FIELD TO TABLE DINING - Prepared by Local Chefs AFTER DINNER SPEAKER: Dan Kittridge, Life long organic farmer and teacher of the principles of Soil Biological Systems   This event is hosted by the Ohio No-Till Council and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). TNC is a nonprofit committed to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They take steps to increase the adoption of properly implemented regenerative agriculture practices that increase soil health and farm resilience. Each of these TNC events reflect this educational focus on soil health. Visit nature.org/ohioag to connect with the TNC Ohio agriculture team, learn more about these events, and join their monthly newsletter.