Events
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Silvopasture Tour: Krusling Farm
Krusling Farm 901 Carpenter Rd, Albany, OH, United StatesLearn about silvopasture on a pastured sheep operation in Athens County! This silvopasture tour will take place at Krusling Farm where the Krusling family raises 400 hair sheep on 90 acres of fescue clover pasture, plus 50 acres of rented ground for grazing annuals and 35 acres of unreclaimed limestone gravel mine which is in the process of being converted to natives for grazing. Learn more and register here.
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Inside the Market Garden Tour
Green Table Gardens 1469 Hook Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesFifteen seasons ago, Farmer Stephen fell in love with the idea that healthy soil grows healthy communities. Today, Green Table Gardens is living proof. Certified organic since 2022, Green Table Gardens is a no-till market farm built on compost, living soil, and a commitment to growing the most nutritious produce possible for the people Stephen knows by name. Now, he's inviting you in for a tour of the farm and a look at the full story of how it got here. This isn't just a garden walk. Stephen is opening the financial records of Green Table Gardens and sharing five years of growth charts, revenue reports, and real operational data so you can see exactly what it looks like to grow a small organic farm into an efficient, thriving business. Come walk the rows, ask your questions, and leave with a genuine understanding of what sustainable, profitable organic farming looks like from the inside. Register for this free tour here. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
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Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
Michigan State University Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI, United StatesManaging weeds can be the top challenge for organic farmers. The 9th Annual Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day is partnering with Michigan State University to host at MSU's Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center. This field day is the place to see weeding tools of all scales demonstrated in the field, where farmers can learn from company reps and farmers from around the region. Discover the latest in mechanical weed control for row crop, vegetables, flowers, and orchard/fruit, and learn from quality field demos of weeding tools of all scales from camera-guided, to autonomous robots, to cultivating tractors and the finest hand tools. Learn more and register here.
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Policy and Pints: Dayton
Eudora Brewing Company 3022 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH, 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. Dayton—Thursday, September 17, 5-8 p.m. at Eudora Brewing Company, 3022 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45429. Parking can be limited. Visit eudorabrewing.com/faq for parking information and alternatives. 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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20th Annual Stinner Summit
Malabar Farm State Park 4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, OH, United StatesWhether from dwindling supplies, international turmoil, or regulations, we can expect fossil fuel prices to remain turbulent and high—along with the many basic farm inputs derived from petroleum. Farm operators have no choice but to absorb these price increases. Or do they? The Ohio State University’s Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP) invites farmers, policy makers, educators, food processors and distributors, researchers, and non-profits to join us for an all-day event on September 18. At the 20th annual Stinner Summit, attendees will brainstorm, discuss, and prioritize projects that could reduce our farming systems’ dependence on fossil fuel-based inputs. The Summit process invites people from different backgrounds to share their ideas and experiences. Farmers and others are responding to high fuel and input prices in many ways – including agroecological and regenerative approaches that reduce the need for inputs, alternative fuels and energy sources, and more energy efficient local food supply chains. Together we will discuss the pros and cons of strategies and projects that can be supported by the Stinner endowment. The event is free but pre-registration will be required. More information will be available at amp.osu.edu/collaboration/annual-stinner-summit.
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Urban Food Forest Tour
Warmke Farm 622 8th St., Marietta, United StatesWarmke Farm's (Annie Warmke farmer) urban food forest project has not only planted up a food forest garden (for propagation stock) on one lot, but is in the process of planting five other properties. This is all on the same small two streets known as Historic Phillips Subdivision, an evolving neighborhood that’s been around since 1896. The tour will begin at Warmke Farm, go on a walk to see neighborhood forest sites, and return to the farm for tea and plant propagation demos. Register for this free tour here. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
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Field Day: Route 9 Cooperative
Route 9 Cooperative 4300 Germano Rd SE, Carrollton, OH, United StatesLearn about the cultivation and processing of chestnuts and acorns! Curious about perennial agriculture? Interested in growing and processing nuts? Join this field day to see a chestnut orchard in person, tour a processing facility, and learn about how the individuals at Route 9 Cooperative are making value-added flours from chestnuts and acorns. Learn more and register here.
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Foraged and Sown Farm Tour: Bulk Herbs, Tea Blends, Culinary Salts, and Preserves
Foraged and Sown 5415 OH-142, West Jefferson, United StatesExplore the fields and processing facility of Foraged and Sown with Common Greens. Foraged and Sown has been certified organic by OEFFA since 2017 for both their fresh produce and seedlings, and as an organic handler for their farm-produced teas blends and salts. Foraged and Sown has grown herbs, vegetables, and berries on multiple growing sites around Central Ohio starting in 2015. In 2020, they added a larger farm and production site in West Jefferson. Their dual focus on cultivated and foraged produce encompasses a broad range of herbs, fruits, greens, and roots. This event is hosted by Common Greens. Common Greens works every day in service to its mission: to build vibrant and inclusive marketplaces where food producers earn a decent living, farmland is kept in sustainable production, and everyone has access to healthy local foods. Join them weekly in season at the Clintonville, Bexley, Upper Arlington, and Downtown (Columbus) Farmers' Markets. Learn more at commongreensohio.org.
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New Path Farm Tour: Mushrooms and Microgreens
New Path Farm 13805 Hartford Rd., Sunbury, OH, United StatesMatt and Alicia Merritt started New Path Farm in 2019, a small family farm in Sunbury, Ohio, that grows gourmet mushrooms and microgreens. They sell duck eggs from their free range, foraging ducks who happily roam 7.5 acres. They focus on sustainability and grow delicious, nutritious produce with a low environmental impact. This event is hosted by Common Greens. Common Greens works every day in service to its mission: to build vibrant and inclusive marketplaces where food producers earn a decent living, farmland is kept in sustainable production, and everyone has access to healthy local foods. Join them weekly in season at the Clintonville, Bexley, Upper Arlington, and Downtown (Columbus) Farmers' Markets. Learn more at commongreensohio.org.
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2026 BIPOC Food and Farming Network Conference
CentroVilla25 3140 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH, United StatesThe BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Food and Farming Network is hosting its annual conference October 2-3, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. The BIPOC Farming Conference empowers farmers, deepens community bonds, and provides educational opportunities. There is an intentional effort in this year's conference to include a range of cultural identities with the theme "Honoring Our Heirlooms, Fortifying our Future." For more information, email them at info@BIPOCFoodAndFarmNetwork.org.
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Silvopasture Tour: Hidden Creek Pasture
Hidden Creek Pasture 42699 Crum Ridge Rd, Caldwell, OH, United StatesTour a 7-acre silvopasture on a pastured beef and chicken farm in Noble County! This silvopasture tour will take place at Hidden Creek Pasture where Wendall Miller, his wife Carla, and their five children manage 70 acres of rolling farm and woodlands. They raise pastured beef and chicken using managed grazing to improve their soils and produce healthy, nutrient dense foods for their family and community. Learn more and register here.
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Farm Tour and Workshop: Ohio Elderberry Farm and Kitchen
Ohio Elderberry Farm + Kitchen 630 Davis Rd, Peebles, OH, United StatesLearn about commercial elderberry cultivation and processing from this working farm in Adams County! Curious about growing and processing elderberries? Wondering what it takes to build a licensed kitchen on your farm? Heather and Beth, owners and beginning farmers of Ohio Elderberry Farm + Kitchen, have been growing elderberries for personal use since 2008 before launching into growing them at scale in 2020. They cultivate approximately 450 elderberry bushes, primarily Adams, York, Nova, and Bob Gordon cultivars. Learn more and register here.
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