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  • Determining Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Maize Varieties in Ohio

    Ohio Soil Health Week
    Waterman Farm 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio

    To celebrate the first annual Ohio Soil Health Week, participants are invited to visit a maize experiment at Waterman Farm in Columbus, Ohio (adjacent to OSU) where different maize varieties were grown during the summer of 2024 that fix nitrogen (N) from the air, promoted by beneficial bacteria in aerial roots with mucilage, offsetting the need for mineral N fertilization. The Maize plots in this experiment are a great example that Improved, Heirloom and Mexican Landrace Maize can be grown in Ohio with little nitrogen input, providing researchers and farmers a reliable solution to decrease over-reliance on fertilizers and reduce environmental hazards on soil.  

  • Efficient Systems in the Market Garden

    Green Table Gardens 1469 Hook Road, Xenia, OH, United States

    Learn profitable and proven market gardening techniques by getting hands on instruction from a real grower. This workshop will take you beyond watching videos online to doing the garden tasks alongside real pros. Learn alongside a small group of others with Farmer Stephen on his 2/3-acre market garden. Learn more and register at the link below.

    $160

  • 2025 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

    Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station 55519 170th Street, Ames, IA, United States

    Join farmers from across the Midwest for this daylong event. Spend the morning checking out weeding tools up close and speaking with company reps at the trade show. Catch education sessions from experienced farmers and experts and engage with farmers from across the region. After a break at noon for lunch, the afternoon will feature the heart of this event: field demonstrations of weeding and cultivation tools for all scales in row crops and vegetables. Head to the demo plots specially planted with corn, beets and brassicas to see numerous tools in action. Registration is available at the link below until August 6.

    $85

  • Grazing Tools: Healthy Land & Livestock

    End of the Ridge Farms 520 McCarty Rd., West Union, United States

    Through field-based learning, group discussion, and holistic planning tools, participants will learn how to read their land, adjust their management, and build soil health over time with Holistic Management International. This workshop is for land stewards looking to deepen their understanding of pasture-based systems and the regenerative potential of grazing. Key topics and outcomes: In-field forage assessment: what to look for and how to respond Grazing strategies that support soil building and water cycling Holistic decision-making: balancing animal needs, land health, and your goals A framework for observation, adaptation, and resilience Tools for improving your grazing plan season to season Learn more and register at the link below. The price includes lunch both days, and financial assistance is available for eligible participants.

    $250

  • Kentucky Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

    UK Horticulture Research Farm 4321 Emmert Farm Lane, Lexington, KY, United States

    The University of Kentucky Center for Crop Diversification (CCD), the Organic Association of Kentucky, and Glacial Drift Enterprises are hosting this full-day, hands-on event that offers farmers, ag professionals, and students focused on specialty crops, the opportunity to: Test a range of weed-control and cultivation equipment, from walk-behind models to four-wheel tractor?mounted tools; Learn best practices for making cultivator and tool adjustments in real-time; Discover the latest mechanical weed-control innovations suitable for small, medium, and large-scale production; and Network with peers, expert practitioners, and equipment manufacturers. The deadline to register is September 9, 2025, and space is limited. Learn more and register at the link below.

    $55

  • Pure Heirloom Seeds Field Walk

    Pure Heirloom Seeds 13930 Butternut Road, Burton, United States

    Join OEFFA and Rodale Institute Organic Consulting for this field walk and conversation. Farmers are invited to discuss crops, pests, diseases, and production methods in this informal gathering. Pure Heirloom Seeds will offer a walk through their fields and share their story, obstacles, and goals. This is a free event with no registration required.

  • Cover Crops and Grazing

    Seneca County OH, United States

    More information about this event will be released soon. 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.

  • Soil Health Field Day

    Allen Dean Farm Bryan, OH, United States

    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.

    $25

  • From Dirt to Healthy Soil

    Matt Burkholder Farm 6720 Stewart Road, Lima, United States

    Join Matt Burkholder at his Allen County farm on August 15 for an immersive Ohio No-till Council program featuring expert soil insights, field demonstrations, and practical farmer panels. Learn from two no-till pioneers, Fred Yoder and Jim Moseley, who have influenced national farm policies for 35 years. From Dirt to Healthy Soil August 15, 2026 (Saturday) Registration $20, get $10 back - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Location: Matt Burkholder Farm, 6270 Stewart Rd., Lima, OH 45807 Supported by Cargill 9:00 Welcome. Matt Burkholder, President, Ohio No-till Council 9:05 Cover Crops Build Healthy Soils, Reducing Erosion and Dust Storms Jim Hoorman, Hoorman Soil Health Services 10:00 In the Field: 3 Stops Rainfall Simulator Demo (Preventing Soil Erosion), Matt Burkholder Cover Crop Growth Analysis, Jim Hoorman Roots Analysis (Soil Pit). George Derringer, Soil Scientist, NRCS (retired) 12:15 Lunch 1:00 Looking Back, Advancing Forward with No-till Jim Moseley, Indiana. (former Deputy Secretary, USDA) Fred Yoder, Plain City (former President, National Corn Growers, Assn.) 2:00 Farmer Panel: How to Reduce Input Costs Ted Logan, Board Member, Ohio No-Till Council Keith Dennis, Board Member, Ohio No-Till Council Jim Moseley Fred Yoder 3:00 End   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.

    $20

  • Historic No-Till Research Field Day

    The Ohio State University at Wooster 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, United States

    More information about this event will be released soon. 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.

  • Cover Crops and Soil Health

    Bellefountaine, Ohio Bellefountaine, United States

    More information about this event will be released soon. 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.

  • Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

    Michigan State University Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI, United States

    Managing weeds can be the top challenge for organic farmers. The 9th Annual Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day  is partnering with Michigan State University to host at MSU's Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center. This field day is the place to see weeding tools of all scales demonstrated in the field, where farmers can learn from company reps and farmers from around the region. Discover the latest in mechanical weed control for row crop, vegetables, flowers, and orchard/fruit, and learn from quality field demos of weeding tools of all scales from camera-guided, to autonomous robots, to cultivating tractors and the finest hand tools. Learn more and register here.