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SUMMARY:Policy and Pints: Dayton
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\nDayton—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.\n\nThese 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. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. No pre-registration required.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/policy-and-pints-dayton/
LOCATION:Eudora Brewing Company\, 3022 Wilmington Pike\, Dayton\, OH\, 45429\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,OEFFA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T160000
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Stinner Summit
DESCRIPTION:Whether 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? \nThe 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. \nFarmers 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. \nThe event is free but pre-registration will be required. More information will be available at amp.osu.edu/collaboration/annual-stinner-summit.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/20th-annual-stinner-summit/
LOCATION:Malabar Farm State Park\, 4050 Bromfield Rd\, Lucas\, OH\, 44843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T162356Z
CREATED:20260429T155230Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Warmke 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. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/urban-food-forest-tour/
LOCATION:Warmke Farm\, 622 8th St.\, Marietta\, 45750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130600Z
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SUMMARY:Field Day: Route 9 Cooperative
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/field-day-route-9-cooperative/
LOCATION:Route 9 Cooperative\, 4300 Germano Rd SE\, Carrollton\, OH\, 44615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:molly@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T132804Z
CREATED:20260422T170948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T132804Z
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SUMMARY:Foraged and Sown Farm Tour: Bulk Herbs\, Tea Blends\, Culinary Salts\, and Preserves
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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. \nForaged 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/foraged-sown-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Foraged and Sown\, 5415 OH-142\, West Jefferson\, 43162\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T200000
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SUMMARY:New Path Farm Tour: Mushrooms and Microgreens
DESCRIPTION:Matt 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/new-path-farm-tour-2/
LOCATION:New Path Farm\, 13805 Hartford Rd.\, Sunbury\, OH\, 43074\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260629T130734Z
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SUMMARY:2026 BIPOC Food and Farming Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 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.” \nFor more information\, email them at info@BIPOCFoodAndFarmNetwork.org.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/2026-bipoc-food-and-farming-network-conference/
LOCATION:CentroVilla25\, 3140 W 25th St\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="BFFN":MAILTO:info@bipocfoodandfarmnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130625Z
CREATED:20260615T135551Z
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SUMMARY:Silvopasture Tour: Hidden Creek Pasture
DESCRIPTION:Tour 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. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/silvopasture-tour-hidden-creek-pasture/
LOCATION:Hidden Creek Pasture\, 42699 Crum Ridge Rd\, Caldwell\, OH\, 43724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:molly@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130647Z
CREATED:20260615T135800Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour and Workshop: Ohio Elderberry Farm and Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/farm-tour-and-workshop-ohio-elderberry-farm-and-kitchen/
LOCATION:Ohio Elderberry Farm + Kitchen\, 630 Davis Rd\, Peebles\, OH\, 45660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:molly@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154456Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Food in the City Tour
DESCRIPTION:How does local organic food come to market in an urban retail space? City Vittles brings foods from Ohio producers to a space on the west side of Cincinnati. See how they utilize technology to make customers’ shopping experience as convenient as possible\, while also leveraging in-person interactions at markets. Hear about City Vittles’ food retail approach\, which uses ideas and processes reminiscent of general stores and older food retail spaces\, but incorporates today’s technology to create a new customer experience. \nCity Vittles has a small parking lot available. Street parking is also available on Stathem Ave. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/farm-food-in-the-city-tour/
LOCATION:City Vittles\, 3480 Stathem Ave.\, Cincinnati\, 45211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T154235Z
CREATED:20260429T153908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T154235Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio Soil Health Week Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Ohio Soil Health Week with a tour of the Hirzel Farms facility in Luckey\, Ohio. Learn about their various processes and services\, including organic crop production\, food-grade grain processing\, composting\, canning\, and research. Hirzel Farms is dedicated to feeding their community and nurturing soil biodiversity\, and they are committed to environmentally and socially responsible farming practices.  \nOhio Soil Health Week occurs annually every second full week in November\, honoring the late David Brandt\, a sustainable agriculture trailblazer and the “Godfather of Soil Health.” The weeklong celebration features a variety of events hosted by multiple organizations and individuals around Ohio—all focusing on soil health. Learn more at ohiosoilhealthweek.com.  \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with the Ohio Soil Health Initiative.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/2026-oshw-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Hirzel Farms\, 20790 Bradner Rd.\, Luckey\, 43443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T162021Z
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SUMMARY:Policy and Pints: Akron
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\nAkron—Friday\, November 13\, 5-7 p.m. at Eighty-Three Brewery\, 1201 E Market St\, Suite 110\, Akron\, OH 44305\n\nThese 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. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. No pre-registration required.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/policy-and-pints-akron/
LOCATION:Eighty-Three Brewery\, 1201 E Market St Suite 110\, Akron\, 44305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,OEFFA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20260423T133109Z
CREATED:20260422T175509Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio No-Till Conference
DESCRIPTION:More information about this event will be released soon. \nThis 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.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/ohio-no-till-conference/
LOCATION:Plain City\, Ohio\, Plain City\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nature Conservancy":MAILTO:adner.boyce@tnc.org
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