Events
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Soil Health Symposium Hosted by Antioch College Micro Farm and Learning Hub
Antioch Farm 199 Marshall Street, Yellow Springs, United StatesThis will be a full-day program at the Antioch Farm, a hub of sustainability and hands-on learning at Antioch College. This event is designed for farmers from all backgrounds, practitioners, researchers, and community leaders who are passionate about soil health, sustainable agriculture, and collaborative project development. Registrants will connect onsite to participate in generally applicable soil health training/education; to learn about the Antioch College Micro Farm’s sustainable agriculture practices; to brainstorm innovative, fundable, and mutually beneficial projects; and to socialize with like-minded agriculturalists and environmentalists. Learn more and register by Friday, November 7, here. Event Agenda: 9:30 a.m. | Check-in and refreshments 10 a.m. | Welcome, with remarks from Antioch College President Jane Fernandes 10:30-11:45 a.m. | Soil health demonstrations on the farm and technical demonstrations in the Environmental Science Lab, followed by discussion with the one.two.five Benefit Corporation and Glorified Dirt, LLC 11:45-noon | Break Noon | Farm to table lunch 12:20 p.m. | Plenary summarizing reflections from the research 12:45 p.m. | Moderated conversation about grant funding with panelists from The Nature Conservancy and Green Acres Foundation 1:30 p.m. | Workshop exercise and stations 2:15 | Closing out 2:15-3:30 | Optional exhibition/screening of Antioch Student arts & sciences projects including film, An Ode to Soil and music video, The Power of Three - 3 Sisters This workshop is in coordination with research supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supplemental Agreement number 2794, led by the one.two.five Benefit Corporation. Other workshop partners include Gathered Vessels LLC, Greenacres Foundation, Glorified Dirt, and The Nature Conservancy of Ohio.
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City Folk’s Farm Shop: Growing Healthy Ground Together
City Folk's Farm Shop 4760 N High Street, Columbus, United StatesCity Folk’s Farm Shop will host a special Ohio Soil Health Week celebration to highlight the importance of healthy soil in growing nutrient-dense food, supporting thriving gardens, and building resilient ecosystems. The main event will take place on Friday, November 14, from 3–5 p.m. at City Folk’s Farm Shop. This gathering is designed for home gardeners, urban growers, small farmers, and community members interested in practical ways to improve their soil health. The program features: A storewide sale on all soil and amendments (continuing through the weekend); Ted, from Ohio Earth Foods, available to answer individual questions and provide guidance on soil fertility and amendment strategies; Paisley from City Folk’s Farm Shop, sharing the benefits of Bokashi composting as a method to recycle food waste into a powerful soil-building tool. Event Agenda: Friday, November 14, 3-5 p.m. Soil and amendment sale open in-store Ted from Ohio Earth Foods available for soil consultations Bokashi composting talk and demonstration with Paisley (3:30-4:15 p.m.) Resource table with soil stewardship guides and composting information The storewide sale on soil and amendments continues Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16. Informational handouts will be available in-store.
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Policy and Pints: Northeast Ohio
Bookhouse Brewing 1526 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH, United StatesThese 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.
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Build Your Own Living Compost Workshop with Tour of Farm Star
Farm Star 37600 Chase Run Road, Albany, United StatesIn celebration of Ohio Soil Health Week, join Community Food Initiatives and Gina Scarano and Ross DiPenti of Farm Star to learn to make high-quality, biologically rich, and diverse thermophilic compost teaming with microbes! Gina is a Certified Lab-tech and consultant through Dr. Elaine Ingham's Soil Food Web School. Community Food Initiatives invites backyard, community, and small farm growers to join us at Farm Star for a hands-on workshop and farm tour with a focus on building soil health. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of soil science and the role microorganisms play in helping us grow more vigorous and healthy crops. They will tour the small-scale farm, which is in the process of transforming dirt into soil through the use of living compost and liquid bio-amendments that contain the full spectrum of the soil food web. Attendees will walk around and examine a variety of garden beds and stages of composting, collect and view samples under the microscope, and discuss the role microorganisms play in helping to mitigate flood/drought conditions and grow healthier crops. This workshop is open to all for no fee. Use this link to register.
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Farmer Help Shop
ZoomOEFFA'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.
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MVEG Farm Stress Management Cohort: Session Four
ZoomJoin 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. Nov 17 - Reflecting and Integrating - Wrapping up the year, we'll evaluate how we did overall, and include time for reflection without judgement. We'll consider the practicality of the "Stress Management Plan" and what could be shifted for next season. This session will carve out time to reflect on what emerged, what practices were effective for managing stress, and how it will impact what you do next season. Explore how evaluating our processes can support our operations. Register for free here.
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Navigating Legal & Financial Pathways to Land Access
ZoomHosted by Project L.L.A.M.A., this Lunch and Learn Series has the theme “Navigating Legal & Financial Pathways to Land Access.” These four 30-minute virtual learning sessions feature guest presenters who will share practical guidance on zoning, financing, cooperatives, and USDA programs that support farmland access. They will cover key legal considerations, financing options, and strategies to build a strong foundation for long-term land access. Session lineup: Nov. 5: Understanding Zoning & Land-Use Regulations for Farmers – Tyler Hauck, AICP, Director of Planning and Development, City of Trotwood Nov. 12: Financing Farmland: Private Cooperative Options – Marcus Tyler, Farm Credit Mid-America, Customer Resource Manager Nov. 19: Alternative Pathways: Cooperatives, Leasing & Shared Ownership – Walt Bonham, The Food Lab, Founder Nov. 26: USDA Programs that Support Land Access – Jeff Barnes, NRCS, District Conservationist Learn more and register at the link below.
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How to Buy a Farm Webinar Series
ZoomOwning farmland is a dream for farmers who seek secure land tenure. But buying a farm can be a daunting, complex, and time-consuming process. To help first-time farm buyers navigate the process successfully, The Land Connection’s Illinois FarmLink program and Land For Good are hosting a three-part webinar series to highlight key information and insights. The webinars supplement a comprehensive guide to purchasing farmland soon to be released by Illinois FarmLink and Land For Good. The three webinars will offer opportunities for Q &A. Webinar #1: The Search, The Purchase Process, & Farmer Success Stories - Thursday, November 6, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. CST Webinar #2: For Sale By Owner, Seller Financing, and Other Alternative Purchase Options - Thursday, November 13, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. CST Webinar #3: Your Professional Team - Real Estate Agent, Lender, Attorney - Thursday, November 20, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. CST Learn more and register at the link below.
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Navigating Legal & Financial Pathways to Land Access
ZoomHosted by Project L.L.A.M.A., this Lunch and Learn Series has the theme “Navigating Legal & Financial Pathways to Land Access.” These four 30-minute virtual learning sessions feature guest presenters who will share practical guidance on zoning, financing, cooperatives, and USDA programs that support farmland access. They will cover key legal considerations, financing options, and strategies to build a strong foundation for long-term land access. Session lineup: Nov. 5: Understanding Zoning & Land-Use Regulations for Farmers – Tyler Hauck, AICP, Director of Planning and Development, City of Trotwood Nov. 12: Financing Farmland: Private Cooperative Options – Marcus Tyler, Farm Credit Mid-America, Customer Resource Manager Nov. 19: Alternative Pathways: Cooperatives, Leasing & Shared Ownership – Walt Bonham, The Food Lab, Founder Nov. 26: USDA Programs that Support Land Access – Jeff Barnes, NRCS, District Conservationist Learn more and register at the link below.
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Simplifying the Paperwork: Recordkeeping Strategies for Organic Farmers
ZoomJoin the National Organic Coalition over Zoom on December 10 from 2 to 3:30 pm ET for a virtual interactive session that will put the focus on farmers, creating space to share firsthand experiences and practical strategies for streamlining recordkeeping and reducing the stress of compliance. Recordkeeping is one of the biggest hurdles in organic certification, and for some farmers, it’s a reason to avoid or even abandon the process. Join NOC to: Hear directly from organic farmers about the tools and practices that have worked for them. Participate in breakout sessions to exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from peers. Discuss how simplifying recordkeeping can help build a more inclusive and supportive organic community. This session is designed to spark a larger conversation about reducing paperwork burdens across the organic system. Come prepared to share, listen, and collaborate as we work toward solutions that make organic certification more accessible for all. REGISTER HERE
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19th Annual Stinner Summit
Bluffton University Marbeck Center Rosenberger Rd, Bluffton, United StatesThe 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.
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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.