New Phosphorous or Old Phosphorous? We Need to Manage Both
2026-06-17 | Zoom
More information about this event will be released soon.
This event is hosted by the Ohio No-Till Council and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). TNC is a nonprofit committed to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They take steps to increase the adoption of properly implemented regenerative agriculture practices that increase soil health and farm resilience. Each of these TNC events reflect this educational focus on soil health. Visit nature.org/ohioag to connect with the TNC Ohio agriculture team, learn more about these events, and join their monthly newsletter.

Growing Great Figs: A Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share
2026-06-22 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
Figs are one of the easiest and most rewarding fruits to grow, even in Ohio and other cold winter climates. Join this online workshop to learn about selecting varieties, planting, seasonal care, winter production, and simple propagation techniques. Participants will explore fig varieties that perform well in the Midwest and receive practical tips for growing figs in containers or in the ground.
This workshop will be offered three separate times on June 22 with identical content, allowing participants to attend the session that best fits their schedule: 9 a.m., Noon, and 6 p.m.
Register here.

OEFFA Member Town Hall
2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
If you’re an OEFFA member, you’re invited to attend our first-ever virtual town hall on Monday, June 22 at 7 p.m. At this meeting, OEFFA’s Executive Director and Board Chair will share updates since the OEFFA Conference in February, including how your voice and ideas are being integrated into our work. We’ll also solicit feedback on the 2027 conference.
Please register here in order to receive the Zoom link to join us on June 22!
If you’re unsure about your OEFFA membership status, click here or contact members@oeffa.org. If you want to join or renew, click here.

Cover Crops and Grazing
2026-06-23 | Seneca County, OH, United States

Early Summer Lunch and Learn Series: Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share
2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join Central State University and Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice for a three-part online Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share designed for gardeners, homesteaders, and small-scale growers who want practical information they can put to use right away.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 12 p.m. – Focus: Growing Watermelon in Ohio
Friday, June 26, 2026 | 12 p.m. – Focus: Growing Okra for Market and Home Use
Monday, June 29, 2026 | 12 p.m. – Focus: Fast Growing Summer Flowers from Seed
Each 60 minute session will provide practical, seasonally relevant information that you can put to use right away in your garden, farm, or community growing space
Register here.

Farminar: Regionally Adapted Seed Work
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Trouvaille Farm, 12118 Rainbow Lake Rd, Athens, OH, 45701, United States
Explore the range of ways that farmer researchers can engage in regionally adapted seed work, from formal trials and breeding to simple selection and saving. Lindsay Klaunig of Trouvaille Farm will share past and present on-farm research as it relates to her journey in regionally adapted seed work. Brainstorm crops and varieties that are particularly in need of adaptation to our specific climate. Consider what types of trialing and other research might be needed to get started on this work. Learn methods to focus in on a particular project from start to finish.
Please register here.
Sponsored by the Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network, a collaborative effort between OEFFA, Central State, and Ohio State.

Tree Nuts Farm Tour
2026-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Nut and Horse Farms, 6390 Refugee Rd. SW, Pataskala, 43062, United States
Nut and Horse Farms is a small-scale commercial farm focused on owners Joe Hietter and Amy Rothe-Hietter’s two passions: trees and horses. One side of the farm grows tree nuts and some fruit trees. The other side is dedicated to horse husbandry.
Their nut tree orchard consists of chestnut, hazelnut, black walnut, heartnut, butternut, pecan, hickory, and hican (cross between pecan and hickory) trees. They have permaculture implemented, and will explain what is involved in growing nut trees with a number of examples of their successes and failures.
Please follow signs and the address below when arriving to find parking. The tour will be across the street.
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 Ohio Nut Growers Association.

OOFRN Office Hours
2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-06 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.

OEFFA at Common Greens Farmers’ Markets
2026-07-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-22 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Composting Facility Tour
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Rustbelt Riders, 7450 Terminal Dr, Lorain, 44053, United States
Rust Belt Riders’ mission is to feed people, not landfills. They are a worker-owned cooperative that redirects food waste from landfills and converts it into nutrient-rich compost. This compost serves as the foundation of their Tilth Soil blends for farmers, home gardeners, houseplant parents, and everyone in between. This tour takes place at Rathlin Soils’ compost site, where Rust Belt Riders is co-located. Walk through this composting facility and learn more about how diverting food from landfills supports our local food system.
Register for this free tour here.
This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.

Forest Farming Site Evaluation Workshop
2026-07-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Rural Action Forestry Office
Join Rural Action’s Forestry team to learn what conditions to look for when growing non-timber forest products (NTFP’s).
Are you interested in growing edible and medicinal plants on your land? Do you have the right growing conditions on your site?
Learn about native forest botanicals, their preferred site conditions (slope, aspect, moisture, etc.), and indicator plants. We’ll discuss site preparation and cultivation methods, processing considerations, market opportunities, and value-adding options. We’ll also introduce you to some helpful mapping and production estimation tools.
This workshop includes a classroom component and a hands-on field excursion. Please bring water and wear long pants and sturdy shoes.
This event will take place at the Rural Action Forestry Office, address and parking information will be included in the confirmation email.
For any questions or accessibility needs, please reach out to: lindsayrobertson@ruralaction.org
Register here.

Addressing ICE Activity in Farm Country
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
How are farmers fairing in these times of stress around the things that sustain them: community, labor, and financing? So much has changed, just as the fundamental challenges of agriculture and our food system remain the same. Join Farm Commons to explore what they’re seeing from the ground. This informational session will be led by Rachel Armstrong with Farm Commons. Register at the link below.

Policy and Pints: Columbus
2026-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Jackie O’s on Fourth, 171 N 4th St, Columbus, 43215, United States
Policy and Pints is a series of fun social events with OEFFA Policy’s team, offering a chance to network with food and farm policy leaders from across the state. Learn about the work they do to advance state and federal policy, hear about opportunities to plug into advocacy efforts, and engage with other changemakers. Connect with other advocates at each event and join a fun game of bingo for a chance to win a local product prize! A portion of purchases at each event will be donated to OEFFA.

Columbus—Tuesday, July 21, 5-7 p.m. at Jackie O’s Brewery (Jackie O’s On Fourth), 171 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215

These free events are open to anyone interested in sustainable and organic agriculture and getting involved in policy advocacy. To learn more about OEFFA Policy’s events and work, visit action.oeffa.org, follow @oeffapolicy on Instagram, and reach out to policy@oeffa.org.
This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. No pre-registration required.

Farm Tour & Workshop: Blaney Family Farm
2026-07-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Blaney Family Farm, 29760 OH-143, Albany, OH, 45710, United States
Interested in learning what it takes to operate a diversified produce farm? Want to learn the ins and outs of high tunnel tomato production?
Adam and Tabby Blaney started Blaney Family Farm in 2019 and have been growing a diversity of vegetables and flowers. They sell their products through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program where customers subscribe ahead of the season to receive a customizable box of vegetables each week. They also sell weekly at the Athens Farmers Market and to several wholesale accounts, including to Little Fish Brewery, Village Bakery, Lake Hope Lodge, and Kindred Market.
This event will include both a farm tour and hands-on time learning about high tunnel tomatoes. Learn more and register here.

Poultry Processing Facility Tour
2026-07-24 11:00 - 14:00 | J&J Poultry Processing, 550 Richholt St., Holgate, 43527, United States
J&J Poultry is a poultry processing facility in northwest Ohio. Each year, they process between 10,000 and 12,000 chickens. Farmer Jim Jacobs will give a tour of the facility, explaining the ins and outs of being a processor.
Register for this free tour here.
This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.

OEFFA Lake Effect Chapter: 2026 Lake County Fair
2026-07-28 - 2026-08-02 | Lake County Fair, 1301 Mentor Avenue, Painesville Township, Ohio, 44077, United States
The OEFFA Lake Effect Chapter will be setting up a table at the Lake County Fair from July 28 through August 2. If you would like a free day pass to the fair, consider volunteering to staff the building (basically just babysitting displays in the Natural Resource building) for a 3-hour shift.
Help is especially needed on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2. Please contact Tom Rapini at (440) 257-2673 (landline) if you are interested in helping out.

2026 Nut Growers Conference
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-03 | University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States
The annual conferences for the Northern Nut Growers Association (NNGA) and Chestnut Growers of America (CGA) will be held jointly Friday, July 31-Monday, August 3, 2026 in Amherst, Massachusetts. The conference’s main events include a welcoming dinner with a show and tell session, two all-day technical sessions, live auction, social/banquet, and an all-day field tour. Attendees will include a diverse mix of commercial growers, researchers, educators, extension specialists, and hobbyists. Expect to hear a lot about chestnuts and hazelnuts, especially when grown in agroforestry practices.
Learn more and register at the link below.

Organic Grains Farm Tour
2026-08-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Next Gen Organic Farms, 6444 State Route 65, Leipsic, 45856, United States
Next Gen Organic Farms is a certified organic grain farm growing corn, popcorn, beans, wheat, and alfalfa in northwest Ohio. They use cutting-edge equipment with heavy tillage for weed control. This multi-generational farm has been certified organic for eight years. This field walk will take attendees through their operation, plus view equipment and drone demos. Snacks and refreshments will be provided for attendees.
Register for this free tour here.
This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.

Soil Health Field Day
2026-08-05 | Allen Dean Farm, Bryan, OH, 43506, United States
Join Dean Farms at Bryan, (Williams County) on August 5 for the Northwest Ohio Premier Soil Health Field Day. Explore soil microbiomes with Soil Health Institute experts and enjoy a first-class field-to-table dinner. Co-sponsored by Ohio No-Till Council.
NORTHWEST OHIO PREMIER SOIL HEALTH FIELD DAY
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
$25.00 Per Person Admission
Site directions: 1/2 mile north of Route 6 on Country Road 13, Bryan, OH 43506
Call or text for reservations by August 1, 2026
Allen: 419-553-6845 or Shelly: 419-553-6844
Hosted by: DEAN FARMS COVER CROP SALES & SERVICE
Speakers: Dr. Elizabeth Rieke, Ph.D., Soil microbiome scientist and program director with Soil Health Institute; Byron Rath, Chief Impact Officer for Soil Health Institute
TOP NOTCH FIELD TO TABLE DINING – Prepared by Local Chefs
AFTER DINNER SPEAKER: Dan Kittridge, Life long organic farmer and teacher of the principles of Soil Biological Systems

This event is hosted by the Ohio No-Till Council and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). TNC is a nonprofit committed to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They take steps to increase the adoption of properly implemented regenerative agriculture practices that increase soil health and farm resilience. Each of these TNC events reflect this educational focus on soil health. Visit nature.org/ohioag to connect with the TNC Ohio agriculture team, learn more about these events, and join their monthly newsletter.

OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter: Chapter Meeting and Potluck
2026-08-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Schlabach Farm, 9380 Woods West Rd, Plain City, 43064, United States
Noah and Gary Schlabach will be hosting a farm tour with OEFFA’s Grain Growers Chapter at their farm near Plain City, Ohio. They grow organic corn, soybeans, and wheat on more than 500 acres. Attendees will see their clover field, different farm equipment, and organic grain production up close.
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.
An OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter meeting will take place from 10-11:45 a.m. Please bring a dish to share for a potluck lunch starting at noon. Attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish to share. The farm tour and discussion will begin at 1:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to bburgess@hirzel.com.
Parking will be available across the street from the farm’s address. Please use the address below to park and cross the road to get to the farm.

Farm Tour & Workshop: Sugar Butte Farms
2026-08-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Sugar Butte Farms, 648 Schau Rd, Lowell, OH, 45744, United States
Learn from a diversified meat business about pastured-raised livestock with a specific focus on how to raise broiler chickens!

Curious about how to raise pastured meats? Interested in the ins and outs of raising broiler chickens on pasture?
Sugar Butte Farms is owned and operated by Eric, Kayla, & Will Gibson. It sits in Lowell, Ohio on 80 acres full of diverse biology and greenery. They raise chicken, pork, turkey, and lamb – as well as producing value-added products like freeze dried pet treats and skin care products.
This event will include both a farm tour and dedicated time learning about their broiler chicken operation.
Sugar Butte chickens are fed Ohio grown & milled non-GMO feed and moved on green pasture every day. They use two techniques: day ranging and chicken tractors.
Take home gift: All attendees will go home with a product made on the farm!
Rain plan: This event will continue if there is light rain, so come prepared with rain gear. If weather is severe, we will cancel and refund your ticket.
Parking & directions: A GPS can take you up a back way (Cats Creek) which is a little confusing. Look for Rural Action signs and someone directing you to parking.

Coming from Route 60? Take Route 60 into Lowell. Once you reach the single stoplight in Lowell, turn right on to Walnut Street (AKA Route 530). Make another right on to the actual State Route 530. Continue taking 530 for 3.9 miles. Our road is on the LEFT hand side. It is just under 1 mile out that road. Green house.
Coming from I-77? I-77 North then take exit 6 and make a right at the stop sign. You will be on 821 for just a few seconds and after the BP gas station/subway you make a left in Highland Ridge Road towards the Blue Tractors. This road is curvy and cross the interstate several times. You will eventually reach a stop sign with a brick house and a pool located behind it. You can follow GPS now. Go straight through that intersection. The road will curve to the left where you will go through an underpass. You may be tempted to continue straight but make that left down the hill. You will begin to go back up the hill then at the top of the steep part it makes a sharp right then you will see ponies and a donkey along with ponds on your left. Now slow down because our gravel road is in the next right turn. It is just under 1 mile out that road.

Please note: Attendees will be walking across uneven terrain and on their feet for much of this event.
This event is supported by a grant from the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF).
For any questions, please reach out to Molly Sowash at molly@ruralaction.org.

From Dirt to Healthy Soil
2026-08-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Matt Burkholder Farm, 6720 Stewart Road, Lima, 45807, United States
Join Matt Burkholder at his Allen County farm on August 15 for an immersive Ohio No-till Council program featuring expert soil insights, field demonstrations, and practical farmer panels. Learn from two no-till pioneers, Fred Yoder and Jim Moseley, who have influenced national farm policies for 35 years.
From Dirt to Healthy Soil
August 15, 2026 (Saturday)
Registration $20, get $10 back – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Location: Matt Burkholder Farm, 6270 Stewart Rd., Lima, OH 45807
Supported by Cargill
9:00 Welcome. Matt Burkholder, President, Ohio No-till Council
9:05 Cover Crops Build Healthy Soils, Reducing Erosion and Dust Storms Jim Hoorman, Hoorman Soil Health Services
10:00 In the Field: 3 Stops

Rainfall Simulator Demo (Preventing Soil Erosion), Matt Burkholder
Cover Crop Growth Analysis, Jim Hoorman
Roots Analysis (Soil Pit). George Derringer, Soil Scientist, NRCS (retired)

12:15 Lunch
1:00 Looking Back, Advancing Forward with No-till

Jim Moseley, Indiana. (former Deputy Secretary, USDA)
Fred Yoder, Plain City (former President, National Corn Growers, Assn.)

2:00 Farmer Panel: How to Reduce Input Costs

Ted Logan, Board Member, Ohio No-Till Council
Keith Dennis, Board Member, Ohio No-Till Council
Jim Moseley
Fred Yoder

3:00 End

This event is hosted by the Ohio No-Till Council and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). TNC is a nonprofit committed to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They take steps to increase the adoption of properly implemented regenerative agriculture practices that increase soil health and farm resilience. Each of these TNC events reflect this educational focus on soil health. Visit nature.org/ohioag to connect with the TNC Ohio agriculture team, learn more about these events, and join their monthly newsletter.

Historic No-Till Research Field Day
2026-08-18 | The Ohio State University at Wooster, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, 44691, United States

Farm Tour & Workshop: Laurel Valley Creamery
2026-08-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Laurel Valley Creamery, 930 Laurel Rd, Gallipolis, OH, 45631, United States
Learn from a grass-based dairy farm about small-scale dairy production and cheesemaking. Laurel Valley Creamery is a grass based sustainable producer of Jersey milk that we craft into small batches of farmstead cheese. The Nolan family specializes in naturally aged raw milk cheese in addition to making several pasteurized specialty cheeses.
Learn more and register here.

Bowyer Farm Agrivoltaics Tour
2026-08-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Bowyer Farm, 2210 Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, OH, 45040, United States
Bowyer Farm is home to one of the largest solar arrays in southwest Ohio. This tour will explore their 140-acre (28MW) agrivoltaic solar grazing site, where hundreds of sheep are rotationally grazed under a commercial solar array. Walk through the farm with hosts and shepherds Amanda Wilson and Brady Kirwan from Ohio Solar Grazing, where they demonstrate and discuss their role in this agrivoltaic operation.
Plan to park at Bowyer Farm’s pavilion at the listed address for a brief introduction to the farm. Then we will board a shuttle to travel to the nearby grazing site. The shuttle will depart the pavilion at 10:15 a.m. and return by 11:45 a.m. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for touring the site field.
Attendance is limited to 30 people and pre-registration is required. Spots are currently sold out.
This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden’s Bowyer Farm, Ohio Solar Grazing, and Farm-To-Power.

Cover Crops and Soil Health
2026-09-01 | Bellefountaine, Ohio, Bellefountaine, 43311, United States
