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Farmer Help Shop
Farmer Help Shop
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. Click the link below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.
Discussing Agrivoltaics in Ohio
Discussing Agrivoltaics in Ohio
Join Farm-To-Power and their panel of experienced Ohio farmers as they discuss some current examples of agrivoltaics in Ohio. Hear directly from solar grazers and developers as they discuss their experiences incorporating grazing practices into solar developments, challenges they've faced, and the benefits it can bring.
Carbon Academy Workshop for Farmers
Carbon Academy Workshop for Farmers
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) is excited to invite you to a Carbon Academy Workshop especially designed for farmers by the Lal Carbon Center.
The mission of the Carbon Academy Workshop is to provide essential insights into soil carbon, carbon farming, on-farm carbon credit assessments, soil carbon measurement techniques (including remote sensing), and to explore broader topics such as policy, legal considerations, carbon as it relates to food security, societal carbon value, ecosystem services payments, and carbon market mechanisms.
MVEG Farm Stress Management Cohort: Session Two
MVEG Farm Stress Management Cohort: Session Two
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. April 28 - Planning for Stress Management - Pre-season planning, how do we commit in our plans to make room for managing stress. During this session we’ll provide some examples of how to plan for stress management, and create space for developing your own plan. Register for free here.
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Grant Writing for Farm and Food Businesses Webinar
Grant Writing for Farm and Food Businesses Webinar
Grants can offer a great opportunity to support your business in scaling up, adding products, or taking on a new project. But grant writing takes time, strategic thought, and preparation in order to be successful. In this webinar, Rural Action's Sustainable Agriculture Director, Molly Sowash, will overview: How to decide if a grant opportunity is right for you A checklist for writing a grant Best practices for forming a budget Best practices for writing a narrative Preparing for grant awards, reporting, and documentation Resources for finding grant opportunities and receiving grant writing support This webinar will include time for group discussion and learning from peers about their successes in securing grants. Register at the link below.
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Ohio Proud Food Summit
Ohio Proud Food Summit
Please join the Ohio Department of Agriculture for an event on April 30th that connects Ohio growers and food manufacturers directly to retail and food service buyers. More than 25 Ohio Proud partners, including several who are new to sampling at this event, will be available to sample and answer questions about their local, Ohio-made products! If you would like to attend the Ohio Proud Food Summit, please complete and return this form by Thursday, April 24. There is no charge to attend, but registration is requested. Questions? Please feel free to reach out to us at OhioProud@agri.ohio.gov or Ashley.McDonald@agri.ohio.gov. We hope to see you there! REGISTRATION FORM
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Sow The Seeds 5th Anniversary Gala for Growing and Growth Collective
Sow The Seeds 5th Anniversary Gala for Growing and Growth Collective
Join Growing and Growth Collective (GGC) at the Sow The Seeds 5th Anniversary Gala, featuring Brother(hood) Dance!, for an unforgettable evening of art, culture, and connection. The 3-in-1 program benefits GGC and includes a celebratory luncheon, performances, a garden walk, and a litter cleanup. Black on Earth is an interdisciplinary performance combining dance, agriculture, and technology to explore Black ecological relationships and land stewardship. This excerpt reveals embodied histories of Black growers, reconnecting with the earth through movement, sound, and storytelling. Rooted in African diasporic traditions, the work reimagines sustainability and ancestral resilience. Black on Earth invites audiences to witness the profound bond between Black bodies and the land. #DanceTheEarthTruths Get your tickets here.
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Starting a Seed Business Webinar with Trouvaille Farm
Starting a Seed Business Webinar with Trouvaille Farm
Join seed saver Lindsay Klaunig at this virtual webinar to learn the ins and outs of starting and marketing a seed saving enterprise! As you plan your garden or farm, consider adding seed crops to the mix. This webinar will cover: The importance of growing our own vegetable and flower seeds. How to get started adding a seed venture to your current growing plan, including: assessing which crops are suitable for your site and system, commercial seed growing basics, cleaning and quality standards. Selling seed: discussing options from wholesale contracting with seed companies to retailing your own packets. Taking seed work to the next level: regional adaptation, breeding, stewardship and building community around seed. This will be targeted to current growers who are interested in potentially adding seed crops as a business venture. Other audiences are welcome to join and will still find plenty of good info and ideas. Register at the link below.
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OEFFA Southwest Chapter: Farm Tour
OEFFA Southwest Chapter: Farm Tour
Owner, operator, and Farmer-in-Chief Samantha Steiner founded Dogwood Farm in 2010 to provide the northern Cincinnati, Ohio area all natural, locally raised meats and eggs. Her passion in farming stemmed from her upbringing as a fourth generation farmer. Growing up on a dairy farm, Samantha learned the responsibilities and importance of humane animal treatment and natural foods. Her holistic agriculture approach provides her livestock a stress free environment and leaves a positive impact on the land. Join OEFFA's Southwest Ohio Chapter for a farm tour of Dogwood. RSVP to Cori at the contact details below.
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Take the Macho Out of Mechanics Workshop
Take the Macho Out of Mechanics Workshop
Join Rural Action, Morgan Hager of Future Days Farm, and Lindsay Klaunig of Trouvaille Farm for a fun and interactive event. Folks will come away with a better understanding of how to prevent common issues with their small engines as well as basic diagnostic knowledge. This class is ideal for folks who have operated small engines on farm and would like to learn the mechanics of their equipment. Get your hands dirty and learn some new skills in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself and take the macho out of mechanics! Registration closes May 16. Click the link below to register.
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Farmer Help Shop
Farmer Help Shop
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. Click the link below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.
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Efficient Systems in the Market Garden
Efficient Systems in the Market Garden
Learn profitable and proven market gardening techniques by getting hands on instruction from a real grower. This workshop will take you beyond watching videos online to doing the garden tasks alongside real pros. Learn alongside a small group of others with Farmer Stephen on his 2/3-acre market garden. Learn more and register at the link below.
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Ins-and-Outs of Trellising
Ins-and-Outs of Trellising
Join an exploration of high tunnel trellising methods for cucumbers and tomatoes with farmer Stephen Mackell at Green Table Gardens. Stephen is experimenting to see which methods are effective with the least amount of labor on his organic market garden. Get a first-hand view of the methods, hear what Stephen is finding to work best for his production system, and consider what might work on your farm! Learn more and register at the link below.