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SUMMARY:Organic Seed Usage Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) requires the use of organic seed unless the seeds farmers need\, including equivalent varieties\, aren’t commercially available. The purpose of the current organic seed exemption is to provide a transition time for the seed industry to catch up to demand and to allow organic growers to find suitable varieties to transition to\, with the goal of eventually achieving 100 percent organic seed sourcing. The allowance for non-organic seed is important for growers who lack access to appropriate organic seed for their operations. While it is no one’s intention to force organic growers to use organic seed that may not be optimal for their operations\, continuous improvement in organic seed sourcing is essential to incentivizing growth in the organic seed supply and strengthening organic integrity. \nCertified organic producers are invited to share their thoughts in this listening session – producers’ firsthand experience is key to shaping practical policies. Farmers face real challenges in sourcing organic seed\, and their input helps ensure policies support continuous improvement while remaining flexible for growers. This dialogue will guide advocacy for balanced solutions that strengthen organic integrity and the seed supply. \nDiscussions from this listening session will help inform work with the National Organic Program (NOP) and National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) on continuous improvement of organic seed usage. Register by March 3 at the link below.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/organic-seed-usage-listening-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Listening Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T080000
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SUMMARY:16th Ohio Farmers Market Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Ohio Farmers Market Network (OFMN) will host their 16th Ohio Farmers Market Conference\, We’re All Keynote Speakers: Celebrating the Value in All of Us on March 6 and 7\, 2025\, at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg\, Ohio. \nAll attendees will have the opportunity to be a keynote speaker by sharing their experiences with guests of the conference. In addition\, OFMN has added a “Show & Tell” activity where attendees may showcase their best methods for market operations such as token management and advertising posters. More information can be found on their website\, www.ohiofarmersmarketnetwork.org. \nThis year’s conference will include workshops\, presentations and panel discussions designed to improve and enhance Ohio’s farmers markets. Topics for discussion include: \n\nGrant writing\nFarmers market survey and customer experience report\nMarketing\nEmergency planning\nMarket layout and design\nCommunity engagement\nFood safety\nLabeling\nVolunteer management\nFood assistance and nutrition incentive programs\nNutrition Incentives\n\nIn addition to the educational opportunities\, the conference will host a series of networking and selfcare activities including: \n\nShow & Tell\nOffice-style yoga\nConference “after hours”\nAttendee bingo\nNetworking dinner\n\nWill you join us? We hope so! Our planning committee and our partners are working hard to bring you an exceptional conference unlike all others we’ve hosted. If you are interested in attending and/or sponsoring the conference\, please contact the Ohio Farmers Market Network at hello@ohiofarmersmarketnetwork.org. In the meantime\, reserve your seat at the table by clicking here to register.  \nRegistration is $150 per person and includes all presentation materials\, lunch\, beverages and snacks. If you are a member of the Ohio Farmers Market Network\, you have received a discount code to save $25 per person on registration.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/16th-ohio-farmers-market-conference/
LOCATION:Ohio Department of Agriculture\, 8995 E. Main St.\, Reynoldsburg\, 43068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T160000
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SUMMARY:Soil Science Seminar Talks - PFAS
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join upcoming talks\, discussions\, and a workshop hosted by the Soil Science Seminar and the Soil Water and Environmental Laboratory (SWEL). Each event in the series can be attended virtually (on Zoom) or in person.  \nIf you’d like an Outlook calendar invite to the series\, reach out to bean.21@osu.edu.  \nOn March 19\, join them for an insightful discussion on PFAS with Dr. Nick Basta\, Professor of Soil and Environmental Science and Co-Director of the Environmental Science Graduate Program. They will discuss:  \n1.) recently released EPA regulations on PFAS\,  \n2.) PFAS transportation in the soil and food systems\,  \n3.) risk assessment of PFAS and the potential impact on human consumption.  \nWhen: Mar. 19\nTime: 4 to 5 pm\nLocation: Room 333\, Kottman Hall or via Zoom\nZoom Link: https://osu.zoom.us/j/92264076271?pwd=dE1raXdCbkRDeXFUd1dNU1Z5dHR6UT09\nMeeting ID: 922 6407 6271\nPassword: 668411
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/soil-science-seminar-talks-pfas/
LOCATION:Kottman Hall\, Room 333\, 2021 Coffey Rd\, Columbus\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T100000
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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-2025/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250323T160000
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SUMMARY:OEFFA Policy Film Screening Series: Farming While Black
DESCRIPTION:In 1910\, Black farmers owned 14% of American farmland. Now\, that number is below 2%. Featuring Soul Fire Farm co-founder Leah Penniman\, Farming While Black examines the historical plight of America’s Black farmers and the generation reclaiming land and reconnecting with with their agricultural roots. \nJoin OEFFA Policy and National Young Farmers Coalition 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. \n \n 
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-policy-film-screening-series-farming-while-black/
LOCATION:The Nightlight\, 30 N Hight St\, Akron\, 44308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screenings,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA Policy":MAILTO:policy@oeffa.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T210000
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SUMMARY:MVEG Farm Stress Management Cohort: Session One
DESCRIPTION:Join the Midwest Vegetable Growers Network (MVEG) and fellow vegetable farmers who will explore together how to integrate stress management practices into their unique farming operations. All sessions are held virtually from 7:30-9 p.m. ET.  \nMarch 24 – Identifying and De-Mystifying Stress – What is stress and how does it manifest? Sharing stress stories: how do you recall stress affecting your farm operation? Do you have any wisdom from that experience to share? In this session we will identify how and when shows up for us throughout the season\, and see what we have learned from those experiences. \nRegister for free here. \n 
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/mveg-farm-stress-management-cohort-session-one/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T120000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Your Farm Employees with Physical and Mental Disabilities: Legal Obligations for Injuries and Disabilities on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:Do you supervise or manage employees on the farm or ranch? Do you have questions about how to support your employees with physical\, mental\, or cognitive disabilities? \nGain practical solutions to common legal and regulatory questions with this free 90-minute webinar. \nThe law prohibits discriminating against people with disabilities\, and this webinar is designed to help you understand how to support your employees and strengthen your management skills. Bring your questions and your wisdom and gain: \n\nPractical Legal Insight: Explore your legal responsibilities to your employees with physical\, mental\, or cognitive limitations and learn about ways to support employees with disabilities through hiring and firing;\nApplicable Examples: Learn from farmer stories and examples\, and discuss creative ways to accommodate employees;\nProactive Action Steps: Explore how to protect your business with employment policies and insurance;\nPeer Learning and Q&A: Get solutions to your burning legal questions and exchange ideas with peers.\n\nLearn more and register at the link below.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/supporting-your-farm-employees-with-physical-and-mental-disabilities-legal-obligations-for-injuries-and-disabilities-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farm Commons":MAILTO:info@farmcommons.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T180000
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SUMMARY:Soil Science Seminar Talks - Two-hour R Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join upcoming talks\, discussions\, and a workshop hosted by the Soil Science Seminar and the Soil Water and Environmental Laboratory (SWEL). Each event in the series can be attended virtually (on Zoom) or in person.  \nIf you’d like an Outlook calendar invite to the series\, reach out to bean.21@osu.edu.  \nOn March 26\, join them for a 2-hour R Workshop led by Dr. Simon Power\, Visiting Professor of Restoration Ecology. This hands-on session will provide essential skills for data analysis and visualization in R\, tailored for environmental and ecological applications. \nWhen: Mar. 26\nTime: 4 to 6 pm\nLocation: Room 333\, Kottman Hall or via Zoom\nZoom Link: https://osu.zoom.us/j/92264076271?pwd=dE1raXdCbkRDeXFUd1dNU1Z5dHR6UT09\nMeeting ID: 922 6407 6271\nPassword: 668411
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/soil-science-seminar-talks-two-hour-r-workshop/
LOCATION:Kottman Hall\, Room 333\, 2021 Coffey Rd\, Columbus\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250331T130000
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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-3-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA's Sustainable Agriculture Educators":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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