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SUMMARY:H-2A and Your Ag Business: Legal and Ethical Considerations
DESCRIPTION:As a farm business owner\, you know that hiring farm employees can be tricky. And with ever-demanding operational needs\, finding solutions to your workforce challenges is critical. But how do you know if the H-2A agricultural visa program may be right for you? How do you make sure that workers are being treated and paid fairly? And how can you help workers have a positive experience while they’re on your farm? Join Farm Commons and Featherstone Farm for a closer look at these questions. Explore the H-2A visa program’s legal and financial obligations\, identify ways to mitigate any risk of human trafficking and other violations\, and learn from first-hand on-farm experience with the program. \nLearn more and register at the link below.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/h-2a-and-your-ag-business-legal-and-ethical-considerations/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farm Commons":MAILTO:info@farmcommons.org
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SUMMARY:Seed Saturdays at Agraria
DESCRIPTION:Miami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. \nThis series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting\, crop and companion planning\, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office\, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road\, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. \nNo registration is required\, and there are no costs.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/seed-saturdays-at-agraria/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice\, 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road\, Yellow Springs\, 45387\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seed Saturdays at Agraria
DESCRIPTION:Miami Valley Seed Commons is partnering with Agraria Farm for Seed Saturdays. Guests can learn about Agraria Farm’s growing plans for this year and discover how to start their own garden. \nThis series provides opportunities for folks to learn about indoor seed starting\, crop and companion planning\, and access free seeds. They will be hosting open office hours from 10 a.m.-noon with ongoing activities during those times. Meet in the Agraria office\, 131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road\, and take a walk between the hoop house and kitchen garden as weather permits. \nNo registration is required\, and there are no costs.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/seed-saturdays-at-agraria/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice\, 131 E Dayton Yellow Springs Road\, Yellow Springs\, 45387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:2026 Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Mid?Atlantic Grain Fair and Grain Conference is a two-day event bringing together farmers\, millers\, bakers\, brewers\, distillers\, researchers\, and grain enthusiasts to learn\, connect\, and celebrate local grains. Highlights include: \n\nPre conference grain fair (March 15): A free\, family friendly celebration of local grains with demos\, hands-on activities\, and local vendors.\nConference sessions (March 16): Explore regenerative agriculture\, milling\, baking\, brewing\, and market trends with opportunities to learn from regional experts.\nChildren’s program and TA zone: Fun grain-themed activities for kids and one-on-one expert guidance for attendees.\nGrain-to-glass tasting: Celebrate the flavors of local grains in beers\, spirits\, teas\, and more.\n\nLearn more and register at the link below.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/2026-mid-atlantic-grain-conference/
LOCATION:Penn State Great Valley Conference Center\, 30 Swedesford Rd\, Malvern\, PA\, 19355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Common Grain Alliance":MAILTO:hello@commongrainalliance.org
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SUMMARY:A Model for Farmland Transition: Farmland Commons
DESCRIPTION:Join The Farmers Land Trust and Central State University Extension for this six-part speakers series featuring community members from the Blue Rock Station Farmland Commons. During these sessions\, they will explore the farmland commons model\, how Blue Rock Station farmers decided to used it in their farmland transition\, and more. \nLearn more and register for each session below. \n 
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/a-model-for-farmland-transition-farmland-commons/2026-03-31/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Farmers Land Trust":MAILTO:info@thefarmerslandtrust.org
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