Events
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OEFFA Member Town Hall
ZoomIf 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.
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Cover Crops and Grazing
Seneca County OH, 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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Early Summer Lunch and Learn Series: Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share
ZoomJoin 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.
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Farminar: Regionally Adapted Seed Work
Trouvaille Farm 12118 Rainbow Lake Rd, Athens, OH, United StatesExplore 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.
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Early Summer Lunch and Learn Series: Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share
ZoomJoin 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.
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Tree Nuts Farm Tour
Nut and Horse Farms 6390 Refugee Rd. SW, Pataskala, United StatesNut 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.
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Early Summer Lunch and Learn Series: Farmer-to-Farmer Skill Share
ZoomJoin 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.
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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 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.