Whole Farm Field Day at Homecoming Ranch
Homecoming Ranch 39240 St. Route 56, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action and Homecoming Ranch for a fun and educational day! We will tour the farm and learn about: pasture management, fencing, regenerative practices, highland cattle, goats and hair sheep, freshening in sync with nature., goat herd management for parasite loads, and species specific livestock systems. 10:00: Orientation and welcome 10:30: Walking tour of farm 12:00: Walk ends with working dog explanation/demonstration and a meal! Menu: Burgers from the ranch! Directions: 39240 St. Route 56, Nelsonville Ohio 45764, at the corner of routes 278 and 56, be on the lookout from the farm sign and a mural. NOTE: Walking tour, low accessibility dress accordingly. PLEASE DO NOT BRING DOGS. Children permitted.
Farm Vision Virtual Workshop
ZoomBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Farm Vision Virtual Workshop is designed to help aspiring farmers clarify what motivates them to farm, get their vision on paper, and inventory their strengths and training needs. Featuring a panel of mid-career farmers, this interactive workshop provides tools to help turn farming dreams into reality. Using a combination of virtual presentations, individual skill assessments, vision exercises, and breakout discussions, participants will be able to develop an action plan for their farm business.
Wine Cap Mushroom Production Workshop
Franklin Park Conservatory Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH, United StatesLearn how to inoculate and care for a mulched bed of wine cap mushrooms. Entrance and parking for the community garden are on Franklin Park S., between Fairwood Ave. and Rhoads Ave.
Pasture Walk at Shew Family Farm
Shew Family Farm 3915 South Elliott Road, Stockport, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action for a pasture walk at Shew Family Farm where Pete and Marjie have been raising 100% grass fed & grass finished angus beef since 1979. We will be joined by Bob Hendershot, who is retired from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as the state grassland conservationist and state (GLCI) Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative coordinator. The pasture walk will cover topics including... Shew Family Farm and its history Managing pasture to grow more forage in the summer Planning for fall and winter grazing Weed control -- to clip or not to clip? "Manage your pasture so they never have a bad day." Other income streams such as agritourism AGENDA: Welcome and overview of Rural Action Group Introductions Introduction to Shew Family Farm Overview of pasture and livestock management Pasture walk with open conversation On-farm cabin visit - discussion on agritourism Closing Remember to bring shoes that you can walk in and plenty of water! Parking is plentiful. Please keep an eye out for Rural Action event signs to direct you towards the farm.
Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit
Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH, United StatesThe Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is the largest sustainability conference, bringing together 600 passionate and visionary leaders to share inspiring, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented ideas that propel us toward a healthier, more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. Join Fortune 500 powerhouses, innovative entrepreneurs, government officials, sustainability directors, academic, non-profit, and community leaders committed to solving some of the region's toughest environmental problems while creating a positive economic impact. The Summit is hosted by Green Umbrella. Planning partners include the Ohio Environmental Council, City of Cincinnati, Xavier University, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, and CommEN Strategies.
Affording Your Farm
ZoomAgricultural funding for farmland is complex and it is often hard to know where to start. How do I get the financing I need for land? How do I afford the infrastructure I need once I do get access to land? In this free virtual workshop, USDA, NRCS, and SARE representatives will provide an overview of private and government financing options for purchasing land and infrastructure so you can begin growing your operation as soon as possible. As a bonus, drop in on OEFFA's monthly Farmer Help Shop at 1 p.m on May 20. There, USDA, NRCS, and SARE representatives will be back to answer more in-depth questions, whether from the Affording Your Farm workshop, or something else. Learn more and register at the link below.
Better Working Conditions Workshop
ZoomThis workshop is aimed toward those who own or manage a farm business with employees and/or are considering hiring. Learn about applicable federal and state laws concerning farm work and Agricultural Justice Project (AJP) standards and practices used to improve on-farm working conditions. Ask questions and learn from a panel of farmers, workers, and advocates on how to run a better business for owners and employees. Learn more and register by clicking the link below.
Farmer Help Shop USDA Edition
ZoomOn May 20, OEFFA's regular help shop will feature USDA, NRCS, and SARE representatives to answer your questions on private and government financing options for purchasing land and infrastructure. This Help Shop is a follow up from the May 9 Affording Your Farm Workshop, a free virtual meeting covering the same topics. Attendance at both isn't required. OEFFA's team of educators is available to assist farmers at any stage of their journey. Whether you are making the switch to organic, are already certified, or if you have questions about sustainable agriculture practices, OEFFA can share guidance and support. Drop in virtually on the third Monday of each month to talk to sustainable agriculture educators with your queries and questions. Click the link below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.
Enough is Enough Tour
Birdfish Brewing Co. 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, United StatesFARMERS HAVE HAD ENOUGH Farmers and ranchers are gathering to protest government policies that favor the largest food industry giants as the national “Enough Is Enough Tour” surges across the U.S. this spring. With Congress preparing to debate the farm bill during prime planting and calving season, restricting farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to bring their voices to Washington D.C., farm groups will gather at events in six states to call on Congress to deliver a bill that levels the playing field. The Enough Is Enough Tour is a unified platform for farmers and ranchers to voice the disastrous impacts of the current system on their lives and livelihoods, and to demand reforms that bring prosperity and fair competition to agriculture. The tour is endorsed by 16 farm organizations and sponsored and organized by Farm Action and Farm Action Fund. Tour events will take place across the country, hosted by grassroots and national organizations representing the interests of our nation’s food producers. On Wednesday, May 29, the Tour will stop in Columbiana, Ohio. A complimentary lunch will be served. REGISTRATION REQUIRED (see link below).