Events
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Seed Saturdays at Agraria
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, United StatesMiami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. This series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting, crop and companion planning, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. No registration is required, and there are no costs.
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2026 OEFFA Conference: Finding Common Ground
Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, United StatesJoin OEFFA February 13-15, 2026, at Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio, for the 47th annual OEFFA conference: Finding Common Ground. This conference is full of learning, sharing, and connecting with sustainable farmers, gardeners, and local food supporters. It offers four 5-hour Food and Farm School classes, 15 educational workshops, and a number of social activities, including an open mic night and film screening. Learn more at conference.oeffa.org.
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Seed Saturdays at Agraria
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, United StatesMiami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. This series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting, crop and companion planning, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. No registration is required, and there are no costs.
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A Model for Farmland Transition: Farmland Commons
ZoomJoin The Farmers Land Trust and Central State University Extension for this six-part speakers series featuring community members from the Blue Rock Station Farmland Commons. During these sessions, they will explore the farmland commons model, how Blue Rock Station farmers decided to used it in their farmland transition, and more. Learn more and register for each session below.
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Seed Saturdays at Agraria
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, United StatesMiami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. This series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting, crop and companion planning, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. No registration is required, and there are no costs.
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H-2A and Your Ag Business: Legal and Ethical Considerations
ZoomAs a farm business owner, you know that hiring farm employees can be tricky. And with ever-demanding operational needs, finding solutions to your workforce challenges is critical. But how do you know if the H-2A agricultural visa program may be right for you? How do you make sure that workers are being treated and paid fairly? And how can you help workers have a positive experience while they're on your farm? Join Farm Commons and Featherstone Farm for a closer look at these questions. Explore the H-2A visa program's legal and financial obligations, identify ways to mitigate any risk of human trafficking and other violations, and learn from first-hand on-farm experience with the program. Learn more and register at the link below.
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Seed Saturdays at Agraria
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, United StatesMiami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. This series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting, crop and companion planning, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. No registration is required, and there are no costs.
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Seed Saturdays at Agraria
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, United StatesMiami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. This series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting, crop and companion planning, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. No registration is required, and there are no costs.
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2026 Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference
Penn State Great Valley Conference Center 30 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA, United StatesThe 2026 Mid?Atlantic Grain Fair and Grain Conference is a two-day event bringing together farmers, millers, bakers, brewers, distillers, researchers, and grain enthusiasts to learn, connect, and celebrate local grains. Highlights include: Pre conference grain fair (March 15): A free, family friendly celebration of local grains with demos, hands-on activities, and local vendors. Conference sessions (March 16): Explore regenerative agriculture, milling, baking, brewing, and market trends with opportunities to learn from regional experts. Children’s program and TA zone: Fun grain-themed activities for kids and one-on-one expert guidance for attendees. Grain-to-glass tasting: Celebrate the flavors of local grains in beers, spirits, teas, and more. Learn more and register at the link below.
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A Model for Farmland Transition: Farmland Commons
ZoomJoin The Farmers Land Trust and Central State University Extension for this six-part speakers series featuring community members from the Blue Rock Station Farmland Commons. During these sessions, they will explore the farmland commons model, how Blue Rock Station farmers decided to used it in their farmland transition, and more. Learn more and register for each session below.
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Economic Benefits of Renewable Energy Projects
Roseto Event Venue 23 N Main St, Mansfield, United StatesJoin Farm-To-Power and expert panelists as they discuss the economic benefits of renewable energy projects. Hear from a former county commissioner on the community economic benefits, a renewable energy coordinator from a workers' union on the workforce development benefits, and an Ohio farmer with a solar lease on the personal financial benefits that renewable energy projects can bring. This event is open to the public. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftkjfSnDgsnGzCuvb6UOF7pJB7463BFDKT_EpTmDiPGPSD5Q/viewform PANELISTS: Tony Zartman | OHCEF Director of Programs & Operations and Former Paulding Co. Commissioner Jeremy Welch | CMRCC Renewable Energy Coordinator Robert Suver | Ohio Soybean Farmer and USSEC and Ohio Soybean Council Representative
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OEFFA Lake Effect Chapter: Farm Tour and Potluck
A's and O's Farm 5947 Hopkins Rd., Mentor, OH, United StatesJoin a farm tour and potluck with OEFFA’s Lake Effect Chapter at A’s and O’s Farm in Mentor, Ohio! This year's tour will be at the farm's "home" field instead of its Lake Shore Blvd. field. This will allow everyone to join a potluck lunch right after the tour, so please bring a dish to share. The farm tour will run from 10 a.m. to noon, with the potluck happening from noon to 2 p.m. The home field features a 16 x 44 foot polyhouse, solar water pumping, an 8000-watt solar array for the home, a small no-till vegetable garden, a small blueberry bush field (they sell the bushes, not the fruit!), and their signature crop: pawpaw trees! Built into the back of the garage, the farm has a small organic food co-op that sells organic food from three sources: local organic farms when available, bulk organic produce from the Cleveland Food terminal, and a buying club that purchases bulk grains, seeds, fruits, and dry goods every month. They will demonstrate planting and tree digging techniques, and hopefully you will have some of your own experiences, methods, and thoughts on small-scale agriculture to share with everyone. This event is happening rain or shine on Saturday, April 25 at 5947 Hopkins Rd., Mentor, OH, 44060. Contact Tom Rapini at (440) 257-2673 (landline) or tomrapini@gmail.com with questions.