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  • Transitioning to Organic Berry Farm Tour

    Shady Oaks Farm 5790 Manilla Creek Rd., Poca, WV, United States

    Shady Oaks Farm is a berry and daffodil farm started in 1997 by Chris and Leslie Burdette. Winners of the 2011 Conservation Farm Award for Putnam County, Chris and Leslie have continued to manage their farm using sustainable practices and will be certified organic in 2025. They specialize in organic blueberry container plants, daffodils, and u-pick berries. Blackberries should be ripe just in time for this tour!

  • 2025 Haymaker Farm Tour

    Haymaker Farmers' Market connects customers to local food producers through farm tours. This tour will start at Haymaker Farmers' Market, taking a charter bus to three Haymaker vendors in northern Portage County: Birdsong Farm, Goodell Family Farm, and Emily's Soaps, with lunch options prepared by Brimfield Bread Oven. Register and learn more at the link below.  

    $75
  • Farmer Help Shop

    Farmer Help Shop

    Zoom

    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 have questions about sustainable agriculture practices, OEFFA can share guidance and support. Drop in virtually each month to talk to sustainable agriculture educators with your queries and questions.

  • Policy and Pints

    Policy and Pints: Northwest Ohio

    Findlay Brewing Company 213 E Crawford St, Findlay, OH, United States

    These informal gatherings are a chance for community members around Ohio to connect with staff from the OEFFA’s Policy program and discuss food and farm policy issues. You’ll be able to learn about the work they do to advance state and federal policy, see how you can plug into these advocacy efforts, and engage with other changemakers! Policy and Pints offers an opportunity to network with food and farm policy leaders from across the state. They are free and open to anyone interested in sustainable and organic agriculture and getting involved in policy advocacy.

  • OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter: Chapter Meeting and Potluck

    John Jacobs & Son 12640 County Road S, Napoleon, OH, United States

    The OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter is dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information for organic grain production, processing, and marketing. The chapter welcomes anyone with an interest in organic grain production to attend. This will be a meeting and potluck.

  • OFRN Fall Farmer Exchanges

    Organic Grain Grower Advances in Weed Management

    John Jacobs & Son 12640 County Road S, Napoleon, OH, United States

    This event is in conjunction with OEFFA Organic Grain Growers Chapter Meeting. Jim Jacobs of John Jacobs & Son will host a farm tour for OEFFA’s Organic Grain Growers Chapter. The farm tour will begin at 1:30 p.m., following a meeting and potluck lunch. The tour will focus on emerging equipment, recent and current on-farm research, and future on-farm research needs with a primary focus on weed management. More information on the meeting and potluck lunch at grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-grain-growers-chapter-chapter-meeting-and-potluck. RSVP to Bridget Burgess at bburgess@hirzel.com for potluck. The farm tour is open to the public. This event is a part of the Organic Farmer Researcher Network's Fall Farmer Exchanges Series. The Organic Farmer Researcher Network is a group of organic and transitioning farmers, supported by agricultural professionals and researchers, who meet regularly to discuss emerging issues, possible projects, and recent or ongoing research. The group is facilitated by staff from OEFFA, Ohio State, and Central State University. Learn more or register at offer.osu.edu/fall-farm-exchanges.

  • Plant The Power VegFest

    Franklin Park Conservatory Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH, United States

    Plant The Power VegFest is a plant-based food and wellness festival highlighting local BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) owned vendors, workshops, and live entertainment with the intention to expose, educate and empower folks on the holistic benefits of plant-based living for our personal health, nonhuman animals and our environment. Check out more details at the link below.

  • 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.

  • Farmer Help Shop

    Farmer Help Shop

    Zoom

    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 have questions about sustainable agriculture practices, OEFFA can share guidance and support. Drop in virtually each month to talk to sustainable agriculture educators with your queries and questions.

  • 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
  • Policy and Pints

    Policy and Pints: Southwest Ohio

    Turner Farm 7400 Given Rd, Cincinnati, OH, United States

    Join OEFFA and Green Umbrella for Green Drinks: Policy and Pints! This gathering will take place at Turner Farm where participants will be able to experience the farm, market, and teaching kitchen. We will have a brief talk about farm policy from OEFFA’s Policy program and discuss food and farm policy issues. Space is limited and registration is required for this specific event.

  • Silvopasture in Practice: Farm Tour

    Buckskin Valley Farms and Dairy 860 Wright Lane, Greenfield, United States

    Curious about how silvopasture could benefit your farm? Join Charlie Eselgroth on his dairy farm, Buckskin Valley Farms and Dairy, to learn why his family chose to plant trees into their pasture. Hear directly from Charlie on the factors that led to this decision, including providing shade, tree crops, and wildlife habitat, as well as how he designed his planting. Whether you're exploring silvopasture for the first time or planning your own planting, this tour offers on-the-ground insight and inspiration. You'll walk away with practical ideas for integrating trees into livestock systems, understanding design considerations, and key lessons from a farm in the early stages of implementation. Staff from Rural Action will also be present to answer questions about technical assistance and funding resources available for farmers exploring silvopasture. Learn more and register for free at the link below.