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  • Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers (4-Part Zoom Series)

    Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers
    Zoom

    Cynthia of Labor-Movement is offering online sessions over the next month to kick off this season. She will be offering 2-hour Movement Workshops, as well as a 4-part Zoom Series that goes into more detail about the topics covered during the workshops.

    4-Part Zoom Series:

    Expanded discussion of risk avoidance and management of musculoskeletal injuries. Information will include movement self-advocacy and considerations for implementing change for self and within a farm's strategies. ?

    Each session: 60 minutes

    May 27: Movement Health, Self-Advocacy, and Athletic Performance
    June 3: Food, Fluid, Sleep, and Stress are Foundations of Injury Risk Management
    June 10: Body Mechanics and Movement Patterns: Squats, Hinges, and Carries
    June 17: Movement Wellness vs Injury Recovery

    $15

  • Ins-and-Outs of Trellising

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

    Join an exploration of high tunnel trellising methods for cucumbers and tomatoes with farmer Stephen Mackell at Green Table Gardens. Stephen is experimenting to see which methods are effective with the least amount of labor on his organic market garden. Get a first-hand view of the methods, hear what Stephen is finding to work best for his production system, and consider what might work on your farm!

  • Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers (2-Hour Movement Workshops)

    Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers
    Zoom

    Cynthia of Labor-Movement is offering online sessions over the next month to kick off this season. She will be offering 2-hour Movement Workshops, as well as a 4-part Zoom Series that goes into more detail about the topics covered during the workshops. 

    2-Hour Movement Workshops:

    Movement health + wellness from an athletic perspective for those whose livelihoods rely on their body. Discussion of how athleticism fits into physical labor and what movement self-advocacy is.

    Topics covered include:

    overall health related to athlete well-being
    learn tips on managing food, fluid, sleep, and stress
    high use movement patterns: hinge, squat, and carries
    ways to reduce occurrence of low back pain and injury

    $15

  • Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers (4-Part Zoom Series)

    Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers
    Zoom

    Cynthia of Labor-Movement is offering online sessions over the next month to kick off this season. She will be offering 2-hour Movement Workshops, as well as a 4-part Zoom Series that goes into more detail about the topics covered during the workshops.

    4-Part Zoom Series:

    Expanded discussion of risk avoidance and management of musculoskeletal injuries. Information will include movement self-advocacy and considerations for implementing change for self and within a farm's strategies. ?

    Each session: 60 minutes

    May 27: Movement Health, Self-Advocacy, and Athletic Performance
    June 3: Food, Fluid, Sleep, and Stress are Foundations of Injury Risk Management
    June 10: Body Mechanics and Movement Patterns: Squats, Hinges, and Carries
    June 17: Movement Wellness vs Injury Recovery

    $15

  • Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers (4-Part Zoom Series)

    Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers
    Zoom

    Cynthia of Labor-Movement is offering online sessions over the next month to kick off this season. She will be offering 2-hour Movement Workshops, as well as a 4-part Zoom Series that goes into more detail about the topics covered during the workshops.

    4-Part Zoom Series:

    Expanded discussion of risk avoidance and management of musculoskeletal injuries. Information will include movement self-advocacy and considerations for implementing change for self and within a farm's strategies. ?

    Each session: 60 minutes

    May 27: Movement Health, Self-Advocacy, and Athletic Performance
    June 3: Food, Fluid, Sleep, and Stress are Foundations of Injury Risk Management
    June 10: Body Mechanics and Movement Patterns: Squats, Hinges, and Carries
    June 17: Movement Wellness vs Injury Recovery

    $15

  • Equipping a Diversified Vegetable Farm

    That Guy's Family Farm 394 State Route 380, Clarksville, OH, United States

    Guy and Sandy Ashmore have built out their array of equipment over the course of several decades as organic vegetable farmers. As Conard and Kelsey, the next generation of Ashmores, transition to leadership, they are evaluating what is essential and what could use modification. Join this conversation with the Ashmore family on what systems have worked for them, what changes they are anticipating, and which equipment is essential to their success.

  • Owl's Nest Farm

    Flower Farming with Adrianne Roach

    Owl's Nest Farm 550 Gleason Rd., Piketon, OH, United States

    Join flower farmer Adrianne Roach for a morning of "pick your own stems" and simple bouquet making at Owl's Nest Flower Farm. Discuss the best plants for starting your own cutting or butterfly garden, how to manage pests using sustainable farming methods, and where to get started in flower farming for profit. Owl's Nest practices low- and no-till farming using organic methods for healthy soils and beautiful local flowers that are grown not flown.

  • 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

  • What to Expect When Transitioning to No-Till

    Birdsong Farm 11316 Wheeler Rd., Garrettsville, OH, United States

    Dedicated organic farmers’ market and CSA farmer Matt Herbruck has farmed in both Maine and Ohio over the years and transitioned his Portage county farm, Birdsong Farm, to no-till practices. Learn about his process of transitioning to no-till, how long it took, what challenges he experienced, and the rewards he’s seeing now. Tour the farm, ask questions, and gain some insights on how no-till could play a role in your farming systems.

  • 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.