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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
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SUMMARY:MOFFA 2025 Organic Intensives
DESCRIPTION:MOFFA’s Organic Intensives is a one-day conference that offers in-depth knowledge that can be immediately applied\, empowering YOU to make a real difference when it comes to organic\, ecological\, and regenerative farming and gardening practices. \nAttendees can expect to learn about: \n\nKorean Natural Farming\nClimate Smart Farming\nCreative Marketing Practices\n\nClick the link below to learn more.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/moffa-2025-organic-intensives/
LOCATION:Michigan State University\, Plant & Soil Sciences Building\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="MOFFA":MAILTO:moffaorganic@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T170000
DTSTAMP:20250107T190219Z
CREATED:20250107T190219Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio State Soil Health Webinars 2025
DESCRIPTION:In this monthly series\, farmers\, industry\, and academic experts will weigh in on practical steps to improve soil health and measure impact on crop yield and farm profitability. Please plan to join us for all four sessions! \nTopics and Speakers: \n\nJanuary 16: Zooming into soil health via a producer\, an educator\, and a researcher lens\nFebruary 13: Understanding the basics and practicalities of biologicals\nMarch 20: Comparisons of soil health tests and what they are telling us?\nApril 10: Soil health in the urban sphere\n\nYou can choose to attend one or more of the webinars. All of them will be recorded for later viewing. The link for the recording will be shared with registrants via email when it becomes available.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/ohio-state-soil-health-webinars-2025/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T193000
DTSTAMP:20241216T172902Z
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SUMMARY:OEFFA Lake Effect Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join OEFFA’s Lake Effect Chapter for a potluck and presentation! Watch an educational and inspiring slideshow from a past OEFFA Conference workshop that dives into the soil web of life\, powerfully reinforcing your reasons for striving to grow and eat organic. \nThe presentation is about 45 minutes long\, so there will hopefully be time to share thoughts and socialize as well. Please bring a dish to share (or just some organic chips or fruit!) along with a plate and utensils to the potluck.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-lake-effect-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Morley Library meeting room B\, 184 Phelps Street\, Painesville\, 44077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,OEFFA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTSTAMP:20241023T165041Z
CREATED:20241023T165041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T165041Z
UID:10000208-1736380800-1736553599@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:2025 Ohio State Organic Grains Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd annual Ohio State Organic Grains Conference will be January 9-10\, 2025 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky\, Ohio. This event is managed by Ohio State University Extension and the OFFER program. Attendance for 2024 exceeded 240\, and included farmers\, suppliers\, researchers\, and educators from Ohio\, Indiana\, New York\, Illinois\, Michigan\, and beyond. Whether you’re a long-time organic grain grower or looking to learn how to incorporate more organic approaches in your operation\, you will find useful information and networking opportunities at this event. \nClick the link below to learn more and register. \n 
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/2025-ohio-state-organic-grains-conference/
LOCATION:Kalahari Resorts & Conventions\, 7000 Kalahari Drive\, Sandusky\, 44870\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241216T150000
DTSTAMP:20241114T172350Z
CREATED:20240421T163156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T172350Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer Help Shop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick the link below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/farmer-help-shop/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA's Sustainable Agriculture Educators":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T131500
DTSTAMP:20241127T133239Z
CREATED:20241127T133102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T133239Z
UID:10000292-1733478300-1733490900@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter will meet on Friday\, December 6 from 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. at the Wildcat Cafe in Vanlue. They have a decent menu and are reasonably priced. Everyone is responsible for their own lunch (and tip). \nRSVP to Bridget by email (grain.growers.oeffa@gmail.com) or text your RSVP including name to (419) 491-4436.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-grain-growers-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Wildcat Cafe\, 300 S Buffalo St\, Vanlue\, 45890\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter":MAILTO:grain.growers.oeffa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241205T130000
DTSTAMP:20241202T170417Z
CREATED:20241202T170417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T170417Z
UID:10000293-1733400000-1733403600@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Ohio Organic Farmer Research Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Help OOFRN consider a farmer-led working group model to develop projects and proposals in the future. We will discuss ways to build this structure and also share feedback on specific research ideas to move forward. Active network participants are encouraged to provide feedback\, specific ideas\, or general suggestions. We’re open to new participants as well. If you know someone with an interest in organic research\, please invite. No experience needed\, just interest! \nPast OOFRN meeting session topics and YouTube links are posted at offer.osu.edu/oofrn-events.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/ohio-organic-farmer-research-network-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T210000
DTSTAMP:20241105T135604Z
CREATED:20241105T135604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T135604Z
UID:10000212-1732215600-1732222800@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Greener Pastures: Film Screening & Discussion with MVEG
DESCRIPTION:Running a family farm is hard enough. Add in climate change\, a worldwide pandemic\, and the increasing economic uncertainty brought on by megafarms\, and it’s easy to see that being an independent farmer in America is a profession of survival. Following four Midwest family farms over several years\, the documentary Greener Pastures is a story of perseverance within the farming industry in the heartland. \nJoin FairShare CSA Coalition live to watch the 90-minute documentary\, hosted by the Midwest Vegetable Growers Network\, and then stick around for conversation with two of the farmers featured in the documentary: Chris Petersen\, from Iowa\, and Jeff Ditzenberger\, from Wisconsin. We’ll have lightly facilitated discussion with an opportunity for open Q&A. View educational resources related to the film here. \nThis event is brought to you by FairShare CSA Coalition and the MVEG Network’s working group on Farmer Resiliency & Mental Health. Find our support resources here. \nRegister for free here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/greener-pastures-film-screening-discussion-with-mveg/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="FairShare CSA Coalition":MAILTO:beth@csacoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T130000
DTSTAMP:20241107T141554Z
CREATED:20241107T141554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T141554Z
UID:10000213-1732186800-1732194000@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Ohio Proud Food Summit
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something new\, made by food and agricultural producers\, to add to your menu\, grocery store\, or specialty retail space? If so\, the Ohio Department of Agriculture invites you to attend the Ohio Proud Food Summit event on Thursday November 21\, 2024\, from 11am-1pm.  \nThe Ohio Proud Food Summit features Ohio Proud partners and their locally made products and is FREE to attend! \nJoin us in meeting local businesses and sampling Ohio made products that include snack foods\, baked goods\, condiments\, specialty sauces\, bath and body care– and more! Please complete the attached form and submit your RSVP to Ashley.McDonald@agri.ohio.gov by Thursday\, November 14\, 2024. \nREGISTRATION FORM
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/ohio-proud-food-summit/
LOCATION:The Department of Agriculture\, Bromfield Building Auditorium\, 8995 E. Main St.\, Reynoldsburg\, Ohio\, 43068\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ohio Department of Agriculture - Ohio Proud Program":MAILTO:ashley.mcdonald@agri.ohio.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T150000
DTSTAMP:20241114T172350Z
CREATED:20240421T163156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T172350Z
UID:10000025-1731934800-1731942000@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Help Shop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick the link below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/farmer-help-shop/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA's Sustainable Agriculture Educators":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T180000
DTSTAMP:20241022T154727Z
CREATED:20241018T202222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T154727Z
UID:10000194-1731772800-1731780000@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Virtual Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join OEFFA Policy in celebrating the first annual Ohio Soil Health Week with a virtual screening of Common Ground. This 2023 film is a companion to Kiss the Ground\, which was released in 2020. Common Ground explores regenerative agriculture and its potential to heal our soil\, communities\, and planet. After the film\, we’ll have some time for sharing thoughts and ideas. \nRegister for free here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/common-ground-virtual-film-screening/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA Policy":MAILTO:policy@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20241022T154635Z
CREATED:20241022T154635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T154635Z
UID:10000205-1731765600-1731772800@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:BYO Bucket Cincinnati Compost Sale
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Ohio Soil Health Week\, join Green Umbrella at Camp Washington Perennial Farm for their “Bring Your Own Bucket” fall compost sale! This 2-hour event offers high-quality compost perfect for putting your gardens to bed for the winter\, along with essential education on the composting process. \nEvent Goals: \n\n\nProvide high-quality compost for fall garden winterization \n\n\nEducate attendees about the composting process and its benefits for soil health \n\n\nPromote sustainable gardening practices for the fall and winter seasons \n\n\nShowcase our farm’s commitment to soil stewardship \n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring their own buckets to purchase compost by volume ($8)\, with bagged compost also available for sale ($10). Learn how to properly prepare your garden for winter using our nutrient-rich compost. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to explain the composting process and answer your fall gardening questions. \nOpen to the public (gardeners) \nIf you’re looking for compost now\, order online any time\, and learn more at the Common Orchard Project’s website.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/byo-bucket-cincinnati-compost-sale/
LOCATION:Camp Washington Perennial Farm\, 3220 Colerain Avenue\, Cincinnati\, 45225\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris at Green Umbrella":MAILTO:chris@greenumbrella.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20241022T154059Z
CREATED:20241022T154059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T154059Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Soil Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hamilton County Conservation District for a morning of fun and learning as we celebrate healthy soil—and the first annual Ohio Soil Health Week!! \nHealthy soil supports growing healthy food\, both in our backyard gardens and in our crop fields. Healthy soil also supports communities that are good places to live: nourishing shade trees and landscaping\, absorbing rainwater\, and supporting diverse wildlife. At the Healthy Soil Festival\, you can learn ways to help improve and protect soil in your own yard or neighborhood. \nThe Open House style Festival will include interactive learning stations and exhibitor and vendor booths. The last hour of the Festival will be a program on soil testing with a speaker describing how to conduct a soil test\, how to interpret results\, and introducing methods to improve soil fertility to achieve your growing goals. Attendees are welcome to bring their soil test results (if they have tested in advance)\, or they can pick up soil test kits that day to bring home. \nRegistration is recommended but not required.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/healthy-soil-festival/
LOCATION:Hamilton County Conservation District Training Center\, 2710 East Kemper Road\, Sharonville\, 45241\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton County Conservation District":MAILTO:nicole.gunderman@hamilton-co.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T160000
DTSTAMP:20241003T183709Z
CREATED:20241003T183709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T183709Z
UID:10000189-1731661200-1731686400@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:18th Annual Stinner Summit
DESCRIPTION:Each year the Stinner Summit gathers farmers\, researchers\, educators\, policy leaders\, and organizations together in a different region of Ohio. Using a participatory process\, specific project ideas are crafted and then funded through the Stinner Endowment. \nThis year the event returns to southeast Ohio on Friday\, November 15. Participation is open to anyone with an interest in healthy agroecosystems\, but registration is required. A lunch featuring local foods will be provided. \nThe Stinner Summit is an opportunity to learn what others are doing to advance local food systems\, share individual ideas and experiences\, and pool resources to design community-led initiatives. To learn more about the Stinner Summit or Ohio State’s AMP program\, visit amp.osu.edu.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/18th-annual-stinner-summit/
LOCATION:The Lodge at Hocking College\, 15770 SR 691\, Nelsonville\, 45764\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T160000
DTSTAMP:20241007T143110Z
CREATED:20241007T143110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T143110Z
UID:10000191-1731659400-1731686400@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Organic Vegetable Production Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Join FairShare CSA Coalition for this day-long workshop on organic vegetable production\, food safety\, and market connections. \nThe day-long workshop will be held in Wooster\, Ohio and is for organic and organic-leaning vegetable producers. Whether you’re scaling up or honing your skills to serve current customers\, learning from your peers can help you improve production systems to work better for you and your farm needs. Join FairShare CSA Coalition as they take a deep dive into organic vegetable production on two crops – carrots and onions – with three farmers of varying scales per crop as they share the details of their systems. A regional buyer will also be present to share opportunities for sales outlets\, and food safety practices will also be included. \nRegistration is $45 including breakfast\, snacks\, and lunch\, and the deadline is Friday\, November 8.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/organic-vegetable-production-deep-dive/
LOCATION:1680 Madison Avenue\, Wooster\, OH 44691\, 1680 Madison Avenue\, Wooster\, 44691\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="FairShare CSA Coalition":MAILTO:beth@csacoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T170000
DTSTAMP:20241022T153736Z
CREATED:20241018T201908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T153736Z
UID:10000193-1731657600-1731690000@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Take Action for Soil Health!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the first annual Ohio Soil Health Week by joining OEFFA in telling Ohio legislators that soil health matters! OEFFA\, the Ohio Soil Health Initiative\, and allies are urging decision-makers to pass House Bill 568\, which would create a Healthy Soils Task Force to develop a comprehensive healthy soils initiative for Ohio. \nHealthy soil is essential to our future. Soil is the foundation of our food and farm systems and when its health is prioritized\, it holds more water\, reduces runoff\, and protects water quality. Healthy soils also help combat climate change by sequestering carbon and building on-farm resilience to withstand the ever-increasing extreme weather events. Farmers want to take advantage of soil health practices that build soil fertility and reduce their need for fertilizer—keeping more money in their pockets. Ohio policies can help. \nThat’s why OEFFA\, the Ohio Soil Health Initiative\, and allies are urging decision-makers to pass House Bill 568\, which would create a Healthy Soils Task Force to develop a comprehensive healthy soils initiative for Ohio. \nIn just a few minutes\, you can email your Ohio legislators to let them know how important soil health is to Ohio—and that you want support for this vital piece of legislation! \nTake action now!
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/take-action-for-soil-health/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA Policy":MAILTO:policy@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T153000
DTSTAMP:20241022T153619Z
CREATED:20241022T153619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T153619Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Testing Livestream
DESCRIPTION:You don’t have to be a soil scientist to know if your soil is healthy. To celebrate Ohio Soil Health week\, you’re invited to join Muskingum Soil and Water Conservation District as they look at soil health at one of their Urban Greens Community Gardens\, Marshall Greens. This short\, virtual program might give you the tools to check your soil health at home. You’ll see how to utilize a penetrometer and shovel to measure compaction\, infiltration rings to measure water infiltration\, and a slate test to measure aggregate stability. Expect a few more tricks and tips! \nThe event will be virtual on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MuskingumSWCD
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/soil-health-testing-livestream/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muskingum Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:lisa.crock@muskingumswcd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T153000
DTSTAMP:20241022T153353Z
CREATED:20241022T153353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T153353Z
UID:10000202-1731594600-1731598200@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Teatime with Soil Kin
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Ohio Soil Health Week\, the public is invited to join artist and Ohio State professor of Art & Technology Amy Youngs for tea in the Hopkins Hall lobby as she discusses her artistic practice for listening to and learning from soils. Participants will consider the many critters at work in making soil\, and will participate in this circle of life by offering their tea bags to one of the artists’ homemade worm bins at the end of the talk. Tea and mugs will be provided\, although participants are encouraged to bring their own mugs as well. \nRegistration not required. Additional details will be posted here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/artist-talk-teatime-with-soil-kin/
LOCATION:Hopkins Hall Lobby (main floor)\, 128 North Oval Mall\, Columbus\, 43210\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Kline - OSU":MAILTO:kline.434@osu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T143000
DTSTAMP:20241022T153109Z
CREATED:20241022T153109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T153109Z
UID:10000201-1731583800-1731594600@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Rally
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Ohio Soil Health Week by joining Rural Action and partners to learn about soil health in Ohio and hear from local and state speakers. Get fired up for soil health by learning about its role in food production\, watershed health\, and climate mitigation. Visit Rural Action at tables around the Athens Courthouse steps before and after the speakers to enjoy demos and learn more in-depth. Attendees at this event will learn about the past\, present\, and future of soil health conservation in Ohio and what they can do in their backyard to take part. \nRegistration not required.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/soil-health-rally/
LOCATION:Athens County Municipal Court\, 8 East Washington Street\, Athens\, 45701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan at Rural Action":MAILTO:ryan@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T173000
DTSTAMP:20241024T142243Z
CREATED:20241024T142010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T142243Z
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SUMMARY:2024 BIPOC Farm Tour Circuit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice in celebrating the first annual Ohio Soil Health Week with a full day of BIPOC farm tours. This is a unique opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color in the regenerative farming community\, as well as the practices they use to regenerate the soil. \nTour Highlights: \n\nFarm Visits: Explore diverse regenerative farming practices and learn from new and experienced BIPOC farmers.\nLunch: Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch featuring fresh ingredients sourced directly from from of the farms we will visit\, creating a delicious and sustainable dining experience.\nNetworking: Engage with fellow farmers\, community members\, and advocates for regenerative agriculture.\n\nRegister by Monday\, November 11\, 2024 here. Limited spots available.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/2024-bipoc-farm-tour-circuit/
LOCATION:Eden’s Harvest\, 307 Saint Louis Avenue\, Dayton\, 45405\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agraria":MAILTO:tstuart@agrariacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T193000
DTSTAMP:20241022T152549Z
CREATED:20241022T152549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T152549Z
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SUMMARY:Those Who Feed Us: An Art Exhibition Celebration Soils
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Ohio Soil Health Week\, the Living Art and Ecology Lab at The Ohio State University’s Department of Art invites you to a short\, juried exhibition seeking to appreciate those who feed us through building and maintaining our soils. Artists are invited to submit work that explores soil as community: from microbes and mycelium\, to plants and people\, and beyond. Artists working in all mediums are welcome to apply. Submissions are due by October 20th at 11:59 p.m. \nRegistration not required.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/those-who-feed-us-an-art-exhibition-celebration-soils/
LOCATION:Hopkins Hall Lobby (main floor)\, 128 North Oval Mall\, Columbus\, 43210\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Kline - OSU":MAILTO:kline.434@osu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T160000
DTSTAMP:20241022T151748Z
CREATED:20241022T151748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T151748Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Soil Health in the Miami Valley
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Ohio Soil Health Week with a special focus on the Miami Valley. Local organizations such as The Foodbank\, Inc.\, The Ohio State University Extension Montgomery County Office\, Central State University Extension Southwest Office\, and Five Rivers MetroParks are collaborating to provide their programs at The Foodbank’s Urban Garden. \nExploring the innovative approach to tackling hunger through soil health\, the tour of The Foodbank\, Inc.’s Urban Garden shines a light on sustainable solutions in the Dayton area. The OSU Extension’s demonstration of the Soil Moisture “Robot” and insights on interpreting soil test results lay the groundwork for understanding soil’s vital role. Further discussions with Five Rivers MetroParks delve into the potential of soils as carbon sinks\, offering a dual benefit of climate change mitigation and enhanced soil fertility\, while the compost kitchen initiative demonstrates practical steps for waste reduction and soil enrichment. CSU Extension complements this knowledge with a deep dive into the benefits of cover crops and soil biology alongside practical soil infiltration tests\, offering a holistic view of soil health. \nRegister for free here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/celebrating-soil-health-in-the-miami-valley/
LOCATION:The Foodbank Inc.\, 56 Armor Place\, Dayton\, 45417\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Foodbank%2C Inc.":MAILTO:aheiser@thefoodbankdayton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T090000
DTSTAMP:20241024T143126Z
CREATED:20241024T143126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T143126Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District for bacon\, eggs\, and soil health! Attendees will receive a free breakfast while learning how to use Web Soil Survey to create a personalized soil map. The hosts will share information about cover crops\, soil health\, and drought assistance programs\, and attendees will have the opportunity to take their own soil test. The meeting will provide fertilizer re-certification credit. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/soil-health-breakfast/
LOCATION:Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District\, 771 East Main Street Suite 100\, Newark\, Ohio\, 43055\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District":MAILTO:taylercoy@lickingswcd.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20240603T181423Z
CREATED:20240603T174928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T181423Z
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SUMMARY:The USDA and You: Conservation Programs
DESCRIPTION:Explore USDA conservation programs and the ways they can benefit farmers. This session will focus on the NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Learn about the historic funding in the Inflation Reduction Act\, as well as how the programs work\, their impact\, and how farmers and farm advocates can influence their implementation to improve them over time. If you have used one of these programs\, or are thinking about it\, please join the conversation! \nRegister at the link below. \nThis event is a part of OEFFA’s 2024 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Learn more at oeffa.org/farmtours.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/the-usda-and-you-conservation-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OEFFA,Online,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20241022T151414Z
CREATED:20241022T151414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T151414Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health and Human Health: Intersection of Microbiomes
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the inaugural Ohio Soil Health Week\, the Nature Conservancy is hosting a webinar with Danielle “Dani” Kusner\, who teaches about the soil and human microbiomes at Deep Soil LLC\, empowering farmers and consumers to make choices that heal the soil and their bodies. She is a Certified Crop Advisor and expanded her expertise into human health as a Certified Terrain Advocate through The Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health. Dani earned a degree in Sustainability Studies from The University of Dayton in 2008 and since then\, has been on a journey of transforming soils and food production through people’s connection with Mother Earth. \nRegister for the free webinar here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/soil-health-and-human-health-intersection-of-microbiomes/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Nature Conservancy":MAILTO:adner.boyce@tnc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T113000
DTSTAMP:20241022T155124Z
CREATED:20241022T151056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T155124Z
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SUMMARY:Determining Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Maize Varieties in Ohio
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the first annual Ohio Soil Health Week\, participants are invited to visit a maize experiment at Waterman Farm in Columbus\, Ohio (adjacent to OSU) where different maize varieties were grown during the summer of 2024 that fix nitrogen (N) from the air\, promoted by beneficial bacteria in aerial roots with mucilage\, offsetting the need for mineral N fertilization. The Maize plots in this experiment are a great example that Improved\, Heirloom and Mexican Landrace Maize can be grown in Ohio with little nitrogen input\, providing researchers and farmers a reliable solution to decrease over-reliance on fertilizers and reduce environmental hazards on soil. \n 
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/determining-biological-nitrogen-fixation-in-maize-varieties-in-ohio/
LOCATION:Waterman Farm\, 2548 Carmack Road\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43210
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T093000
DTSTAMP:20241022T145957Z
CREATED:20241022T145957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T145957Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Professionals Network: Inaugural Ohio Soil Health Week Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) Program brings together myriad soil science and health professionals and experts to celebrate the first annual Ohio Soil Health Week. The event includes a morning breakfast with planned talks from soil health researchers\, farm managers from across Ohio\, and representatives from OEFFA. Mainly\, the speakers will present on the theme of soil health in diverse landscapes in Ohio\, including on production agriculture fields\, gardens\, livestock grazing paddocks\, prairies and grasslands\, and lawns and landscaped areas. \nThe speakers will discuss how healthy soils hold more water\, reduce run-off\, and protect water quality. They’ll describe how healthy soil practices build soil fertility reducing the need for fertilizer and providing a positive return on investment for farmers. Additionally\, the event will educate attendants both in-person and online (through a YouTube livestream) about how healthy soil practices can sequester carbon to mitigate harmful greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change and build on-farm resilience. \nAll participants\, regardless of in-person or virtual attendance\, must register online. The cost of attendance for non-students is $25\, $5 for students\, and free for all virtual livestream participants. The price of in-person registration includes a coffee bar and a breakfast buffet.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/environmental-professionals-network-inaugural-ohio-soil-health-week-breakfast/
LOCATION:Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center\, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive\, Columbus\, 43210\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="OSU Environmental Professionals Network":MAILTO:epn@osu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T180000
DTSTAMP:20241003T185501Z
CREATED:20241003T185501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T185501Z
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SUMMARY:SWOEFFA Harvest Feast Potluck
DESCRIPTION:OEFFA’s Southwest Ohio Chapter\, SWOEFFA\, is hosting a Harvest Feast Potluck on Sunday\, November 10 at 4 p.m. Email Cori (email address below) for more details and to RSVP.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/swoeffa-harvest-feast-potluck/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="SWOEFFA":MAILTO:iroc1949@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T170000
DTSTAMP:20240603T181327Z
CREATED:20240531T181158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T181327Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio Soil Health Week Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the new Ohio Soil Health Week with a soil-focused farm tour! Martin Hollow Heritage Farm is a unique collaboration between landowner Carolyn Moore and farmer Danny Losekamp who raises cattle on the land\, with support from longtime beef grazier Jim Linne. Walk through the pastures and identify the various species of grasses and legumes\, take Brix readings\, dig up some soil for a water infiltration demonstration\, and talk about how USDA conservation programs helped fund the grazing infrastructure. \nThis event is a part of OEFFA’s 2024 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Learn more at oeffa.org/farmtours.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/ohio-soil-health-week-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Martin Hollow Heritage Farm\, 8854 Martin Hollow Road\, Russellville\, 45168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T150000
DTSTAMP:20241022T150046Z
CREATED:20241022T145423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T150046Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Regenerative Pastures and Community Connections: A Soil Health Field Demo Day in Champaign County
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the inaugural Ohio Soil Health Week with a one.two.five Benefit Corporation field day that will begin with a 90-minute field tour* with Cory Stratton\, the main farmer and co-owner of Truest Farms\, a 21-acre regenerative farm established three years ago\, focusing on poultry\, hogs\, and lambs. Then\, everyone will meet for a 90-minute field tour* with Tonni & Graham Oberly\, co-owners of Oaks & Sprouts farm. The Oberly’s grow a variety of vegetables and have a small livestock operation that includes pigs\, a cow\, goats\, and livestock guardian dogs. The Oberly’s practice minimal tillage\, use reusable landscape fabric\, and rotate livestock to improve soil health. \nIn between the two tours\, attendees will meet for lunch and conversation at In Good Taste Catering & Market in Urbana. \n*each farm tour will feature interactive\, hands-on learning and Q&A time with the farmers \nThe cost of registration is $35/person. Lunch is provided. Ridesharing/carpooling is recommended. Please see the registration form for scholarship and cost-reduced registration options.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/developing-regenerative-pastures-and-community-connections-a-soil-health-field-demo-day-in-champaign-county/
LOCATION:Truest Farms\, 7808 Ohio 161\, Mechanicsburg\, 43044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="one.two.five Benefit Corporation":MAILTO:joe@125benefit.com
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