Events
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OEFFA at Common Greens Farmers’ Markets
Common Greens Farmers' MarketsOEFFA 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.
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Composting Facility Tour
Rustbelt Riders 7450 Terminal Dr, Lorain, United StatesRust 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. Walk through their 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.
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Policy and Pints: Columbus
Jackie O's on Fourth 171 N 4th St, Columbus, United StatesPolicy 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.
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Organic Poultry Processing Facility Tour
J&J Poultry Processing 550 Richholt St., Holgate, United StatesJ&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 an organic processor. Register for this free tour here. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
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Organic Grains Farm Tour
Next Gen Organic Farms 6444 State Route 65, Leipsic, United StatesNext 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.
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Soil Health Field Day
Allen Dean Farm Bryan, United StatesMore 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.
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OOFRN Office Hours
ZoomGot 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.
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OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter: Chapter Meeting and Potluck
Schlabach Farm 9380 Woods West Rd, Plain City, United StatesNoah 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.
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From Dirt to Healthy Soil
The Ohio State University at Lima 4240 Campus Dr, Lima, United StatesMore 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.
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Historic No-Till Research Field Day
The Ohio State University at Wooster 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, United StatesMore 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.
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OEFFA at Common Greens Farmers’ Markets
Common Greens Farmers' MarketsOEFFA 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.
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Cover Crops and Soil Health
Bellefountaine, Ohio Bellefountaine, United StatesMore 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.