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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250109
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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:20250115T180000
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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;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T170000
DTSTAMP: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;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTSTAMP:20241003T165823Z
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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:20250118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250118T150000
DTSTAMP:20241211T185015Z
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SUMMARY:OEFFA Policy Film Screening Series: Feeding Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Feeding Tomorrow is a 2024 documentary showcasing a group of visionary leaders in agriculture\, healthcare\, and education working toward more regenerative\, resilient\, and just local food systems. The film will get us to think differently about what we eat\, and feel inspired to take action. \nJoin OEFFA Policy and Hall Hunger Initiative as we explore the many facets of our food and farming systems and hear the stories of those most intimately connected to climate problems and solutions. After some of the films\, there will opportunities to keep the ideas and conversations flowing about how we can work together for policy change. \nRegistration is required\, but the screenings are free and open to the public. \nClosed captioning will be offered. Please contact us for additional accommodations and support.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-policy-film-screening-series-feeding-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Little Art Theatre\, 247 Xenia Ave\, Yellow Springs\, 45387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screenings,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA Policy":MAILTO:policy@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T130000
DTSTAMP:20250116T205021Z
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SUMMARY:Food as Medicine Mini Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Farming Initiative invites you to the Food as Medicine Mini Conference\, a game-changing event that’s all about empowering Cincinnatians to take control of their health by understanding what happens to their bodies and minds based on the food they are eating.  \nDate: January 22\, 2024 \nLocation: University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub \nAudience: Any person or organization interested in gaining confidence about their food choices in their local food economy. \nMini-Conference Agenda \n9:00am – 10:00am: Networking with Local Coffee & Breakfast Businesses. \n10:00am – 10:15am – Opening and welcome with  Kevin Mackey\, Co-founder of the Urban Farming Initiative\, and Hannah Griswold\, Food As Medicine Director at La Soupe. \n10:15am – 10:45am – Keynote presentation with UC Health Food As Medicine researcher\, Dylan Steen\, M.D.\, M.S.\, who will be discussing his SuperWIN study conducted with Kroger. \n10:45am – 11:15am – Food As Medicine social trends\, courtesy of social trend startup Nichefire (Abby Zennie) and UC Next Innovation Scholar (NIS) students. \n11:15am – 11:45am – Audience-based Q&A with a panel of diverse experts ranging from cardiologists\, food executives\, food entrepreneurs\, community leaders\, nutritionists\, chefs\, and others you can ask about how the food you consume impacts your body. Panelists include: \n\nCouncilwoman Anna Albi – Cincinnati City Council; Champion for Food As Medicine programs.\nDr. Florence Rothenberg: Cardiologist\, Founder of Heart of Northside\nFrank Sawyer\, MHA – Senior Vice President of Operations\, Trinity Health Oakland Hospital\nKatie Jesurun – Chef\, Goosefoot Cook and Grow\nLaura Brown\, MS\, RDN\, LDN – Director of Nutrition at Kroger\nMeghan Henshaw – Founder of Ocotillo Herbals; Food As Medicine educator.\nRadha Lakshmi – Chef\, Storyteller\, Artist\n\n11:45 – 12:00pm – Showcase of local food and nutrition businesses giving quick 3 minute pitches about who they are and how they can benefit your health. \n12:00pm – 1:00pm: Networking with Local Lunch & Food Products Businesses
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/food-as-medicine-mini-conference/
LOCATION:1819 Innovation Hub – University of Cincinnati\, 2900 Reading Rd\, Cincinnati\, 45206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Urban Farming Initiative":MAILTO:farms@urbanfarminginitiative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250127T150000
DTSTAMP:20241114T172235Z
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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-3/2025-01-27/
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:20250129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T170000
DTSTAMP:20250127T145924Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Talk: Ruth Burke
DESCRIPTION:The Living Art and Ecology Lab at The Ohio State University invites the general public to a visiting artist talk about work intersection of art and agriculture on Wednesday\, January 29 from 4-5 p.m. \nRuth Burke is an interdisciplinary artist whose socially engaged practice straddles the fields of contemporary art\, human-animal studies\, and agriculture. Burke’s work has focused on collaborating with animals since 2015\, and her current focus is a series of large-scale native plant earthworks powered by animal traction. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Video Art in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts\, School of Art. She also runs DAP STUDIOS LLC\, an art-and-agriculture business for hire on public artworks and small scale agricultural or garden projects.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/visiting-artist-talk-ruth-burke/
LOCATION:Hopkins Hall Room 358\, 128 N Noval Mall\, Columbus\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emma Kline - OSU":MAILTO:kline.434@osu.edu
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