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  • OEFFA at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival

    Ohio Pawpaw Festival 5900 US Highway 50, Albany, OH, United States

    The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is a fun-filled, educational community event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits, the pawpaw. Visit ohiopawpawfest.com to learn more about an informational session organized by OEFFA, "Making Sense of Labels: What Does Organic Really Mean?"

  • 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.

  • MVEG Farm Stress Management Cohort

    MVEG Farm Stress Management Cohort: Session Three

    Zoom

    Join the Midwest Vegetable Growers Network (MVEG) and fellow vegetable farmers who will explore together how to integrate stress management practices into their unique farming operations. All sessions are held virtually from 7:30-9 p.m. ET.  Sept 15 - Weathering Stress - What has come up for you to stress about this season? In the midst of the stressful season, what are we doing to get ourselves through to the end of the season without burning out? How has your mindset around stress changed from pre-season planning to in-the-moment experiences? Register for free here.  

  • 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

  • Organic Possibilities with NRCS: Understanding Interim Conservation Practice 823 and Beyond

    Zoom

    Elise (Landres) Nowack, Organic Conservation Specialist, and Joe Rowland, CFSA Organic Initiatives Coordinator, will explore how NRCS Interim Conservation Practice 823: Organic Management can support both transitioning and certified organic producers. They will go over how to work effectively with NRCS, consider related conservation practices, and find the right support, even if 823 isn’t the right fit. Register for the free webinar at the link below.

  • 2025 BFFN Annual Conference

    Central State University Dayton 840 Germantown St, Dayton, United States

    Join the BIPOC Food and Farming Network (BFFN) Annual Conference on Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20 in Dayton, Ohio. This conference will include workshops and hands-on skill shares led by experienced practitioners; bus tours of area farms; an awards dinner and network gathering. Whether you’re an experienced farmer or just getting started, you’ll leave with practical tools, expanded skills, and deeper connections to a statewide network of BIPOC food and agricultural leaders. This event is free and open to the public! Learn more and register at the link below.

  • 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

  • 2025 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference

    United Plant Savers 35703 Loop Rd, Rutland, OH, United States

    The 2025 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference is an immersive, weekend-long gathering that brings together new and experienced forest farmers, professionals, and natural products entrepreneurs from across the region. Participants will explore forest farming topics including growing, conserving, harvesting, and marketing a wide range of species such as mushrooms, goldenseal, and elderberry. The event will also focus on small business development, marketing, value-added strategies, and looking at agritourism as a way to diversify income and engage the public with forest-based enterprises. Experience hands-on learning, inspiring speakers, and networking opportunities in the heart of Appalachian Ohio. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this conference will equip you with the tools, connections, and knowledge to grow sustainably. Learn more and register at the link below.

  • Film Screening: How to Poison a Planet, featuring a Q&A with Rob Bilott

    Ohio Union US Bank Conference Theater 1739 N High St, Columbus, United States

    Join The Ohio State University's Environmental Professionals Network for a free film screening of How to Poison a Planet, a new documentary about PFAS contamination across the water's world systems, including here in the U.S. The event will feature a Q&A with the environmental attorney who was the inspiration behind the film Dark Waters, Rob Bilott. The film screening is free, but registration is required. Agenda: 5:00 p.m. Doors open at U.S. Bank Conference Theater at the Ohio Union. Snacks and refreshments are served. 6:15 p.m. Welcome remarks provided by Dean Kathy Seward Northern, JD, Associate Dean for Outreach, Engagement and Professional Identity & Jones Day/Robert M. Duncan Designated Associate Professor of Law, The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law. 6:20 p.m. Screening of Revealed: How to Poison a Planet (1hr 35min showtime; IMDb link). 7:55 p.m. David Hanselmann, Member, Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission, and original Founder and Coordinator of the Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) at Ohio State, provides brief reactionary remarks to the film and introduces the panel. 8:00 p.m.?Fireside discussion, featuring documentary cast member and inspirational environmental attorney Rob Bilott, JD, Taft Law Firm; Author, Exposure and Juliana Huizenga, PhD, senior environmental engineer at Cyclopure. Conversation moderated by Callia Téllez, 2L Student, Ohio State, Moritz College of Law. 8:35 p.m.?Audience Q&A with Bilott, Huizenga, and Téllez. 9:00 p.m. Event concludes.

  • Organic Grazing Pasture Walk

    Finch Creek Farm 1477 US Route 68 S, Xenia, OH, United States

    Established in 1992, Finch Creek Farm has 300 acres of certified organic land with grass-fed and -finished cattle, pastured meat chickens, and pastured laying hens. Reinhold and Melissa Finkes prioritize animal health and conservation through rotational grazing on the farm. Learn about their innovative business structure, which includes both direct sales and a CSA program, and how they made the transition to organic.

  • The Lavender Project’s agriCULTURE Fest

    Dayton, Ohio Dayton, United States

    The Lavender Project is a creative partnership that aims to celebrate the stories of women and LGBTQ+ farmers of color through digital storytelling, public mural projects, and community events that connect art and culture with food, seeds, and farming. You're invited to attend The Lavender Project's two-day agriCULTURE Fall Fest, which roots itself in the heart of Dayton, with two evenings of culture, community, and celebration. Night One — Sunset Stories at The Neon On Thursday, October 2nd, the festival opens at The Neon Theater with a special screening of Farming While Black at 7:30 PM (tickets $7). Guests arrive early at 6:30 PM for an art show and seed social, where they engage with original agricultural photography and take home free seed packets. ?? Tickets available here: neonmovies.com/movie/farming-while-black Night Two — Moonlight Markets in St. Anne’s Hill On Friday, October 3rd, the celebration continues in St. Anne’s Hill with a Night Market from 6–9 PM at Fifth Street Brewpub. The market features local farmers, artisans, food, and drink, creating a lively open-air gathering space. The night also includes the Hall Hunger Initiative’s closing ceremony for their “Eat Fresh, Buy Local” campaign, grounding the festivities in community health and sustainability. Fifth Street Brewpub will be offering a craft beer made with locally grown lavender from Mission of Mary, with a portion of proceeds going to support this campaign, and a new monthly special of vegan crab cakes made with Lion's Mane mushrooms locally sourced from Guided by Mushrooms.  

  • 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.