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  • Sow The Seeds 5th Anniversary Gala for Growing and Growth Collective

    Broad Street Presbyterian Church 760 E. Broad St., Columbus, United States

    Join Growing and Growth Collective (GGC) at the Sow The Seeds 5th Anniversary Gala, featuring Brother(hood) Dance!, for an unforgettable evening of art, culture, and connection. The 3-in-1 program benefits GGC and includes a celebratory luncheon, performances, a garden walk, and a litter cleanup. Black on Earth is an interdisciplinary performance combining dance, agriculture, and technology to explore Black ecological relationships and land stewardship. This excerpt reveals embodied histories of Black growers, reconnecting with the earth through movement, sound, and storytelling. Rooted in African diasporic traditions, the work reimagines sustainability and ancestral resilience. Black on Earth invites audiences to witness the profound bond between Black bodies and the land. #DanceTheEarthTruths Get your tickets here.

    $50

  • Starting a Seed Business Webinar with Trouvaille Farm

    Zoom

    Join seed saver Lindsay Klaunig at this virtual webinar to learn the ins and outs of starting and marketing a seed saving enterprise! As you plan your garden or farm, consider adding seed crops to the mix. This webinar will cover: The importance of growing our own vegetable and flower seeds. How to get started adding a seed venture to your current growing plan, including: assessing which crops are suitable for your site and system, commercial seed growing basics, cleaning and quality standards. Selling seed: discussing options from wholesale contracting with seed companies to retailing your own packets. Taking seed work to the next level: regional adaptation, breeding, stewardship and building community around seed. This will be targeted to current growers who are interested in potentially adding seed crops as a business venture. Other audiences are welcome to join and will still find plenty of good info and ideas. Register at the link below.

  • OEFFA Southwest Chapter: Farm Tour

    Dogwood Farm 10993 Grog Run Rd, Loveland, United States

    Owner, operator, and Farmer-in-Chief Samantha Steiner founded Dogwood Farm in 2010 to provide the northern Cincinnati, Ohio area all natural, locally raised meats and eggs. Her passion in farming stemmed from her upbringing as a fourth generation farmer. Growing up on a dairy farm, Samantha learned the responsibilities and importance of humane animal treatment and natural foods. Her holistic agriculture approach provides her livestock a stress free environment and leaves a positive impact on the land.

  • Take the Macho Out of Mechanics Workshop

    Future Days Farm 37870 Chase Run Road, Albany, United States

    Join Rural Action, Morgan Hager of Future Days Farm, and Lindsay Klaunig of Trouvaille Farm for a fun and interactive event. Folks will come away with a better understanding of how to prevent common issues with their small engines as well as basic diagnostic knowledge. This class is ideal for folks who have operated small engines on farm and would like to learn the mechanics of their equipment. Get your hands dirty and learn some new skills in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself and take the macho out of mechanics! Registration closes May 16. Click the link below to register.

  • Farmer Help Shop

    Farmer Help Shop
    Zoom

    OEFFA’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. Click the link below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.

  • Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers (4-Part Zoom Series)

    Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers
    Zoom

    Cynthia of Labor-Movement is offering online sessions over the next month to kick off this season. She will be offering 2-hour Movement Workshops, as well as a 4-part Zoom Series that goes into more detail about the topics covered during the workshops.

    4-Part Zoom Series:

    Expanded discussion of risk avoidance and management of musculoskeletal injuries. Information will include movement self-advocacy and considerations for implementing change for self and within a farm's strategies. ?

    Each session: 60 minutes

    May 27: Movement Health, Self-Advocacy, and Athletic Performance
    June 3: Food, Fluid, Sleep, and Stress are Foundations of Injury Risk Management
    June 10: Body Mechanics and Movement Patterns: Squats, Hinges, and Carries
    June 17: Movement Wellness vs Injury Recovery

    $15

  • Efficient Systems in the Market Garden

    Green Table Gardens 1469 Hook Road, Xenia, OH, United States

    Learn profitable and proven market gardening techniques by getting hands on instruction from a real grower. This workshop will take you beyond watching videos online to doing the garden tasks alongside real pros. Learn alongside a small group of others with Farmer Stephen on his 2/3-acre market garden. Learn more and register at the link below.

    $160

  • Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers (2-Hour Movement Workshops)

    Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers
    Zoom

    Cynthia of Labor-Movement is offering online sessions over the next month to kick off this season. She will be offering 2-hour Movement Workshops, as well as a 4-part Zoom Series that goes into more detail about the topics covered during the workshops. 

    2-Hour Movement Workshops:

    Movement health + wellness from an athletic perspective for those whose livelihoods rely on their body. Discussion of how athleticism fits into physical labor and what movement self-advocacy is.

    Topics covered include:

    overall health related to athlete well-being
    learn tips on managing food, fluid, sleep, and stress
    high use movement patterns: hinge, squat, and carries
    ways to reduce occurrence of low back pain and injury

    $15

  • Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers (4-Part Zoom Series)

    Labor-Movement Virtual Workshops for Farmers
    Zoom

    Cynthia of Labor-Movement is offering online sessions over the next month to kick off this season. She will be offering 2-hour Movement Workshops, as well as a 4-part Zoom Series that goes into more detail about the topics covered during the workshops.

    4-Part Zoom Series:

    Expanded discussion of risk avoidance and management of musculoskeletal injuries. Information will include movement self-advocacy and considerations for implementing change for self and within a farm's strategies. ?

    Each session: 60 minutes

    May 27: Movement Health, Self-Advocacy, and Athletic Performance
    June 3: Food, Fluid, Sleep, and Stress are Foundations of Injury Risk Management
    June 10: Body Mechanics and Movement Patterns: Squats, Hinges, and Carries
    June 17: Movement Wellness vs Injury Recovery

    $15

  • Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit

    Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, United States

    The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit serves as a spark for connecting and learning together, deepening our resolve, and celebrating collaborative climate solutions as we each find our place in the moment to secure a resilient, equitable, and thriving future. Join Green Umbrella on June 5, 2025, for their 12th annual Summit at the Sharonville Convention Center - 15 miles north of Cincinnati, Ohio. The event will feature a full day of programming (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), with 100 speakers, an exhibitor expo, a poster session, an art show, live performances, and a networking reception. Topics featured at the Summit include: Healthy & Resilient Communities Business & Green, Circular economy Government & Policy Healthy, High-Performing Infrastructure Active Transportation, Public Transit & Micromobility Resilient Local Food Systems Climate Justice, Equity and Inclusion Green Workforce Development Emergency Preparedness REGISTER HERE

    $200

  • Highlighting Farmer Mental Health Awareness

    Zoom

    Join Farm Aid for a film screening and discussion of "Out of the Shadows," a short film reflecting on the mental health crisis in rural America. The 20-minute film screening will be followed by a panel discussion and resource sharing led by Farm Aid's Hotline Team. Register at farmaid.org/breakingbread Breaking Bread is Farm Aid's Popular Education Series to learn from our shared experiences and organize our community.

  • SWOEFFA Chapter: Urban Farm Tour

    Visit four urban farms in Hamilton County, Ohio, each growing food for our community in its own way. Meet the farmers as they share each farm’s history and production methods. Together we can celebrate their successes and hear how they have overcome challenges. A unique opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired! This is a car caravan-style program so we will travel from site to site throughout the day in our personal vehicles. A map and GPS directions along with parking information will be provided. This Urban Farm Tour presented by the Southwest Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Chapter (SWOEFFA) and the Hamilton County Conservation District. For more information, visit hcswcd.org/programs--workshops. Registration is required and includes a boxed lunch. Register for $15 at the link below.

    $15