An Overview of Direct to Consumer Farm Sales Options
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | 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, 2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | 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, 2026-07-09 16:00 - 19:00 | 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.

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 | 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.

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.
