19th Annual Stinner Summit
2025-12-12 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Bluffton University Marbeck Center, Rosenberger Rd, Bluffton, 45817, United States
The 19th Annual Stinner Summit will be in Bluffton, Ohio, on December 12, 2025. Attendees will explore ways of Finding Common Ground: Connecting Farms, Food, and Community in the Western Lake Erie Watershed. The Ohio State University’s Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP) invites area farmers and others who work in food and resource management to join us.
For nearly twenty years AMP has convened this annual event in different parts of Ohio, inviting local farm and food stakeholders to identify projects that can address regional challenges. Using a participatory process, attendees brainstorm, develop, and vote on specific project ideas that can be led locally with financial support from the Ben Stinner Endowment Fund.
Space is limited; register by December 5 at the link below.

A Model for Farmland Transition: Farmland Commons
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join 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.

2026 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference
2026-01-07 - 2026-01-08 | Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, 44870, United States
The 4th annual Ohio State Organic Grains Conference will be at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio. The conference offers programming for experienced organic growers, growers transitioning to or considering organic, and consultants or educators who support these growers. Registration includes two days of educational programming and opportunities to network with organic farmers in the region, as well as speakers and trade show vendors.
Learn more and register at the link below.

2026 Organic Intensives
2026-01-10 | Michigan State University, Plant & Soil Sciences Building, MI, United States
This one-day, in-depth learning experience is an opportunity to acquire practical, detailed information with fellow Michigan farmers and gardeners. They are offering the opportunity to learn from experienced experts and producers in three topic areas: medicinal herbs, home food gardening, and cut flowers.
Learn more and register at the link below.

Why Are We Losing Organic Farms?
2026-01-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Recent years have shown a net decline in certified organic crop and livestock operations, raising important questions about farm viability and the future of the organic sector.
Join TOPP partners and the broader organic community on Friday, January 16 for a data-focused virtual session examining who is exiting certification, where these shifts are occurring, and what the available data can—and cannot—tell us about why. Review emerging trends from the Organic Integrity Database (OID), identify key research gaps, and explore how TOPP and policy strategies can help strengthen organic farm retention.
Register at the link below.

2026 OGRAIN Annual Conference
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-24 | Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Join OGRAIN for their tenth annual winter event with organic grain farmers, researchers, and industry experts to explore a variety of top-of-mind topics. Two full days of presentations, roundtable discussions, and exhibitions will be held January 23-24, 2026, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Thursday evening will feature a special session to dive into the future of organic row crops production. Friday evening will include a chance for farmers and buyers to enjoy local, organic food and connect during a buyer/seller mixer.
Learn more and register at the link below.

2026 Indiana Farmers Union Annual Meeting
2026-01-29 | Ripple & Company, 1007 Main St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States
Join family farmers and ranchers from across the state in Lafayette, IN, for a day of meaningful fellowship, thoughtful policy conversations, and inspiring speakers. 2025 brought plenty of challenges: a new administration and policy landscape, trade disruptions, rising costs, economic uncertainty, and more. This year’s annual meeting is a time to meet the moment, find strength through connection, and prepare for another year of fighting for family agriculture. This event will feature presentations focused on issues facing farmers and rural communities, as well as an opportunity for attendees to network with peers. Farmers Union members will be invited to participate in the policy debate.
Learn more and register at the link below.

Seed Saturdays at Agraria
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice, 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, 45387, United States
Miami 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.

2026 OEFFA Conference: Finding Common Ground
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-15 | Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center, 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, 43055, United States
Join 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.

H-2A and Your Ag Business: Legal and Ethical Considerations
2026-03-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
As 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.

2026 Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference
2026-03-15 - 2026-03-16 | Penn State Great Valley Conference Center, 30 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
The 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.

Economic Benefits of Renewable Energy Projects
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Roseto Event Venue, 23 N Main St, Mansfield, 44902, United States
Join 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

OEFFA Lake Effect Chapter: Farm Tour and Potluck
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | A’s and O’s Farm, 5947 Hopkins Rd., Mentor, OH, 44060, United States
Join 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.

An Overview of Direct to Consumer Farm Sales Options
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Are you a new farmer or looking to start selling direct to consumer? Do you want to start or improve the online sales presence for your farm? Join this webinar to learn about the different direct to consumer sales options for farms, with a focus on online sales platforms—especially Locally Grown.
Register for this free webinar at the link below.

OOFRN Office Hours
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Got a research question? An idea you’d like to run past someone? Looking for a place to have a research discussion with others? Join the Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network (OOFRN) for virtual office hours. They can set up a private discussion room or just have a general chat.
The Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network, a collaborative effort between OEFFA, Central State, and Ohio State.

Soil Health Advocacy Day
2026-05-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, 43215, United States
If you care about healthy soil, we invite you to make your voice heard! Join OEFFA Policy on Tuesday, May 19, at 10 a.m. for our third-annual Soil Health Advocacy Day. This full-day event at the Ohio Capitol will start with advocacy training, move to meetings with your state legislators, and end with an optional group debrief and happy hour at Jackie O’s On Fourth.
We’ll be educating our legislators on soil health and advocating for their support of soil health policies. All registrants will receive information to help them schedule meetings with their legislators.
A light breakfast and complimentary lunch will be included in your registration. Support for parking costs is also available for attendees. Spots are limited, so if you are unable to attend, please let us know ASAP so we can involve another advocate. Register here by Friday, May 1.

Crop Planning and Growing Equity Workshop
2026-05-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Methodist Theological School of Ohio, 3081 Columbus Pike, Delaware, 43015, United States
Join OEFFA and Central State University Extension at Seminary Hill Farm in Delaware, Ohio, for an interactive workshop on small-scale farm crop planning and growing equity, designed specifically for beginning farmers.
This session will provide practical, field-tested strategies to help you plan crops efficiently, strengthen your market position, and build a more equitable and resilient farm business. OEFFA Sustainable Agriculture Educator John Stock will be the keynote speaker.
Learn more and register at the link below.

Grazing Innovations and Opportunities Farm Tour
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Grim Dairy, 49300 New London Eastern Rd., New London, 44851, United States
Eric Grim from Grim Dairy will be sharing real, on-the-ground insights from improving grazing practices and infrastructure on his farm. He’ll also walk through how he uses the Pasture.io management system to track cow and forage data. The tour will also discuss opportunities in the dairy industry, like apprenticeships and internships through the Dairy Grazing Apprentice program. Whether you’ve been in dairy for years or are just getting started, this tour is a great chance to connect, swap ideas, and learn something new.
Register for this free tour here.
This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program and the Ohio Organic Farmer Research Network.

Soil Health, Silvopasture, and Other Grazing Adaptations
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Constant Springs Farm, 14027 Church Rd, Orrville, 44667, United States
Join the Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network (OOFRN) for an on-farm research seminar presented by Wayne County farmer and soil health devotee Matt Falb. Matt has a great mind for research and has partnered with several Ohio State researchers at the nearby Wooster campus and around the state and is currently on the executive board of Ohio State’s Agroecosystem Management Program. Matt has participated in several research projects to evaluate management approaches that build soil health while also improving the land, surrounding ecosystems, and community. He is currently exploring silvopasture establishment and the logistics of grazing cover crops on neighboring farms. Farmers, educators, researchers, and students are invited to come and learn through the sharing of both experience and data.
This event is held at Constant Springs Farm in Orville, Ohio. Please park at Martins Mennonite Church, 14027 Church Road, Orrville, Ohio.
Sponsored by the Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network, a collaborative effort between OEFFA, Central State, and Ohio State.

OEFFA at Common Greens Farmers’ Markets
2026-06-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Common Greens Farmers’ Markets
OEFFA will be tabling at the Community Booth at these Common Greens farmers’ markets around Columbus. Join us on these market dates to learn more about our work while supporting local producers!

Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market – Wednesday, June 10 – 3-6 p.m. – 2151 Dorset Rd., Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Bexley Farmers’ Market – Thursday, July 9 – 4-7 p.m. – S Dawson Ave. and E Main St., Bexley, OH 43209
Clintonville Farmers’ Market – Saturday, August 22 – 9 a.m.-Noon – 3535 N High St., Columbus, OH 43214

Learn more about Common Greens’ farmers’ markets at commongreensohio.org.

Farmer-to-Farmer Pasture Walk
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Miller Farm, 9821 Hogback Rd., Fredericksburg, 44627, United States
Paul and Fannie Mae Miller run an organic dairy in Wayne County. This tour will highlight their management and grazing systems, and serve as a gathering for grass farmers, aspiring graziers, and dairy farmers. See an exemplary organic dairy farm up close and join a discussion on organic dairying and grazing in Ohio.
Register for this free tour here.
This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with the Rodale Institute and Propogate.
