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SUMMARY:OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter: Chapter Meeting and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Jim Jacobs of John Jacobs & Son in Napoleon\, Ohio\, will be hosting a farm tour with OEFFA’s Grain Growers Chapter. The OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter is dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information for organic grain production\, processing\, and marketing. The chapter welcomes anyone with an interest in organic grain production to attend. \nAn OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter meeting will take place from 10-11:45 a.m. Please bring a dish to share for a potluck lunch from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Protein and drinks will be provided by the Chapter and the Jacobs. The farm tour will begin at 1:30 p.m. \nQuestions can be directed to bburgess@hirzel.com.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-grain-growers-chapter-chapter-meeting-and-potluck/
LOCATION:John Jacobs & Son\, 12640 County Road S\, Napoleon\, OH\, 43545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T153000
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SUMMARY:Organic Grain Grower Advances in Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:This event is in conjunction with OEFFA Organic Grain Growers Chapter Meeting. \nJim Jacobs of John Jacobs & Son will host a farm tour for OEFFA’s Organic Grain Growers Chapter. The farm tour will begin at 1:30 p.m.\, following a meeting and potluck lunch. The tour will focus on emerging equipment\, recent and current on-farm research\, and future on-farm research needs with a primary focus on weed management. \nMore information on the meeting and potluck lunch at grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-grain-growers-chapter-chapter-meeting-and-potluck. RSVP to Bridget Burgess at bburgess@hirzel.com for potluck. The farm tour is open to the public. \nThis event is a part of the Organic Farmer Researcher Network’s Fall Farmer Exchanges Series. The Organic Farmer Researcher Network is a group of organic and transitioning farmers\, supported by agricultural professionals and researchers\, who meet regularly to discuss emerging issues\, possible projects\, and recent or ongoing research. The group is facilitated by staff from OEFFA\, Ohio State\, and Central State University. Learn more or register at offer.osu.edu/fall-farm-exchanges.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/organic-grain-grower-advances-in-weed-management/
LOCATION:John Jacobs & Son\, 12640 County Road S\, Napoleon\, OH\, 43545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="OOFRN":MAILTO:brown.1844@osu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20250722T181342Z
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SUMMARY:Plant The Power VegFest
DESCRIPTION:Plant The Power VegFest is a plant-based food and wellness festival highlighting local BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous and People of Color) owned vendors\, workshops\, and live entertainment with the intention to expose\, educate and empower folks on the holistic benefits of plant-based living for our personal health\, nonhuman animals and our environment. Check out more details at the link below.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/plant-the-power-vegfest/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Conservatory Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus\, 1777 E. Broad St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plant the Power":MAILTO:info@plantthepower.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250815T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T105949Z
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SUMMARY:Flower Farming with Adrianne Roach
DESCRIPTION:Join flower farmer Adrianne Roach for a morning of “pick your own stems” and simple bouquet making at Owl’s Nest Flower Farm. Discuss the best plants for starting your own cutting or butterfly garden\, how to manage pests using sustainable farming methods\, and where to get started in flower farming for profit. Owl’s Nest practices low- and no-till farming using organic methods for healthy soils and beautiful local flowers that are grown not flown. \nAll equipment and materials will be provided. Guests should bring sunscreen\, repellent\, water\, and sensible shoes they can get dirty.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/flower-farming-with-adrianne-roach/
LOCATION:Owl’s Nest Farm\, 550 Gleason Rd.\, Piketon\, OH\, 45661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T150000
DTSTAMP:20250509T104741Z
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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-3-2-2/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA's Sustainable Agriculture Educators":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250821
DTSTAMP:20250605T141107Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join farmers from across the Midwest for this daylong event. Spend the morning checking out weeding tools up close and speaking with company reps at the trade show. Catch education sessions from experienced farmers and experts and engage with farmers from across the region. After a break at noon for lunch\, the afternoon will feature the heart of this event: field demonstrations of weeding and cultivation tools for all scales in row crops and vegetables. Head to the demo plots specially planted with corn\, beets and brassicas to see numerous tools in action. \nRegistration is available at the link below until August 6.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/2025-midwest-mechanical-weed-control-field-day/
LOCATION:Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station\, 55519 170th Street\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Field Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T174641Z
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SUMMARY:Policy and Pints: Southwest Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Join OEFFA and Green Umbrella for Green Drinks: Policy and Pints! This gathering will take place at Turner Farm where participants will be able to experience the farm\, market\, and teaching kitchen. We will have a brief talk about farm policy from OEFFA’s Policy program and discuss food and farm policy issues. \nThe Policy and Pints series offers an opportunity to network with food and farm policy leaders from across the state. You’ll be able to learn about the work we do to advance state and federal policy\, see how you can plug into our advocacy efforts\, and engage with other changemakers! They are free and open to anyone interested in sustainable and organic agriculture and getting involved in policy advocacy. Learn more at action.oeffa.com/policy-and-pints. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series. \nSpace is limited and registration is required for this specific event. Register for free here. \n 
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/policy-and-pints-southwest-ohio/
LOCATION:Turner Farm\, 7400 Given Rd\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, 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:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20250715T202300Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T202300Z
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SUMMARY:Silvopasture in Practice: Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how silvopasture could benefit your farm? Join Charlie Eselgroth on his dairy farm\, Buckskin Valley Farms and Dairy\, to learn why his family chose to plant trees into their pasture. Hear directly from Charlie on the factors that led to this decision\, including providing shade\, tree crops\, and wildlife habitat\, as well as how he designed his planting. \nWhether you’re exploring silvopasture for the first time or planning your own planting\, this tour offers on-the-ground insight and inspiration. You’ll walk away with practical ideas for integrating trees into livestock systems\, understanding design considerations\, and key lessons from a farm in the early stages of implementation. \nStaff from Rural Action will also be present to answer questions about technical assistance and funding resources available for farmers exploring silvopasture. \nLearn more and register for free at the link below.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/silvopasture-in-practice-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Buckskin Valley Farms and Dairy\, 860 Wright Lane\, Greenfield\, 45123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:molly@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20250618T140149Z
CREATED:20250502T173727Z
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SUMMARY:SWOEFFA Chapter: What’s Cooking at the Organic Farm at Bear Creek
DESCRIPTION:This 51-acre vegetable operation grows and processes ingredients into soups\, pasta sauces\, dressings\, jams\, and dipping oils. This tour will cover how Sandra and Jeff Ashba’s farm incorporates growing organic vegetables and operating a cannery. Guest numbers are limited. More tour information\, including the exact location and time\, will be shared directly with guests who RSVP. \nThis event is at full capacity. Registration is closed.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/swoeffa-chapter-whats-cooking-at-the-organic-farm-at-bear-creek/
LOCATION:Organic Farm at Bear Creek\, Felicity\, 45120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="SWOEFFA":MAILTO:iroc1949@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20250509T110056Z
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SUMMARY:What to Expect When Transitioning to No-Till
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated organic farmers’ market and CSA farmer Matt Herbruck has farmed in both Maine and Ohio over the years and transitioned his Portage county farm\, Birdsong Farm\, to no-till practices. Learn about his process of transitioning to no-till\, how long it took\, what challenges he experienced\, and the rewards he’s seeing now. Tour the farm\, ask questions\, and gain some insights on how no-till could play a role in your farming systems. \nLearn more and register at the link below.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/what-to-expect-when-transitioning-to-no-till/
LOCATION:Birdsong Farm\, 11316 Wheeler Rd.\, Garrettsville\, OH\, 44231\, 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:20250827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20250804T143025Z
CREATED:20250717T165739Z
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SUMMARY:Plow-Down vs. Harvest of Leguminous Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:What are the trade-offs between harvesting or plowing down a leguminous cover crop? A group of five organic farmers in northeast Ohio will be exploring this question as part of the From the Ground Up project\, a farmer-led research and collaboration project working to improve on-farm performance of conservation practices in the Midwest. Our host farm Woodlyn Acres Farm has a rich organic rotation which includes 10 different crops. They mindfully apply a variety of other conservation practices for healthier soils\, crops\, and community. Attendees in August will learn more about the project and have an opportunity to share their own experiences and questions. Register at forms.gle/ZeM5gsKNtVJWmQQR8. \nQuestions: Contact Cassy Brown at (330) 263-3634 or brown.1844@osu.edu \nThis event is a part of the Organic Farmer Researcher Network’s Fall Farmer Exchanges Series. The Organic Farmer Researcher Network is a group of organic and transitioning farmers\, supported by agricultural professionals and researchers\, who meet regularly to discuss emerging issues\, possible projects\, and recent or ongoing research. The group is facilitated by staff from OEFFA\, Ohio State\, and Central State University. Learn more or register at offer.osu.edu/fall-farm-exchanges.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/plow-down-vs-harvest-of-leguminous-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Woodlyn Acres Farm\, 647 S. Kurzen Road\, Dalton\, 44618\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="OOFRN":MAILTO:brown.1844@osu.edu
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