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  • SARE Grant Facts and FAQs

    Zoom

    A new round of SARE grants has opened. Join the Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network for a conversation with SARE Ohio coordinator Michelle Wallace about the different funding opportunities with North Central SARE, tips on applying, and your questions about these grant programs. Anyone interested in applying for a Farmer-Rancher or Partnership grant, as well as past grant recipients and reviewers willing to share their insight, is invited to attend. Join Zoom Meeting  https://osu.zoom.us/j/95022597557?pwd=Q1IxUEFHR0NhdGhrZ3R0QTFJa2ZOdz09 Join by Phone Dial 1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) or 1 651 372 8299 (Minnesota) Meeting ID: 950 2259 7557 Password: 654283 The Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network is a collaborative effort facilitated by the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, Central State University, and The Ohio State University. Learn more at https://offer.osu.edu/oofrn.

  • Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network: Open Office Hours

    Zoom

    OOFRN facilitators invite anyone to hop on this zoom call to share questions and ideas regarding on-farm research. They can share information about pending grants on organic weed research, share resources and contacts, or work with you to develop research trial designs or analytical tests. This meeting space is open to all who use or are interested in organic and sustainable farming practices. Join Zoom Meeting https://osu.zoom.us/j/95022597557?pwd=Q1IxUEFHR0NhdGhrZ3R0QTFJa2ZOdz09 Join by Phone Dial 1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) or 1 651 372 8299 (Minnesota) Meeting ID: 950 2259 7557 Password: 654283 The Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network is a collaborative effort facilitated by the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association, Central State University, and The Ohio State University. Learn more at https://offer.osu.edu/oofrn.

  • Ohio Soil Health Week Farm Tour

    Hirzel Farms 20790 Bradner Rd., Luckey, United States

    Celebrate Ohio Soil Health Week with a tour of the Hirzel Farms facility in Luckey, Ohio. Learn about their various processes and services, including organic crop production, food-grade grain processing, composting, canning, and research. Hirzel Farms is dedicated to feeding their community and nurturing soil biodiversity, and they are committed to environmentally and socially responsible farming practices.  Ohio Soil Health Week occurs annually every second full week in November, honoring the late David Brandt, a sustainable agriculture trailblazer and the “Godfather of Soil Health.” The weeklong celebration features a variety of events hosted by multiple organizations and individuals around Ohio—all focusing on soil health. Learn more at ohiosoilhealthweek.com.  Register for this free tour here. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with the Ohio Soil Health Initiative.

  • Policy and Pints: Akron

    Policy and Pints
    Eighty-Three Brewery 1201 E Market St Suite 110, Akron, United States

    Policy and Pints is a series of fun social events with OEFFA Policy’s team, offering a chance to network with food and farm policy leaders from across the state. Learn about the work they do to advance state and federal policy, hear about opportunities to plug into advocacy efforts, and engage with other changemakers. Connect with other advocates at each event and join a fun game of bingo for a chance to win a local product prize! A portion of purchases at each event will be donated to OEFFA.  Akron—Friday, November 13, 5-7 p.m. at Eighty-Three Brewery, 1201 E Market St, Suite 110, Akron, OH 44305 These free events are open to anyone interested in sustainable and organic agriculture and getting involved in policy advocacy. To learn more about OEFFA Policy’s events and work, visit action.oeffa.org, follow @oeffapolicy on Instagram, and reach out to policy@oeffa.org. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. No pre-registration required.

  • Ohio No-Till Conference

    Plain City, Ohio Plain City, United States

    More information about this event will be released soon. This event is hosted by the Ohio No-Till Council and The Nature Conservancy (TNC). TNC is a nonprofit committed to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They take steps to increase the adoption of properly implemented regenerative agriculture practices that increase soil health and farm resilience. Each of these TNC events reflect this educational focus on soil health. Visit nature.org/ohioag to connect with the TNC Ohio agriculture team, learn more about these events, and join their monthly newsletter.

  • 2027 Bi-State Organic Grain Conference

    Grand Wayne Convention Center 120 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, United States

    The inaugural Bi-State Organic Grain Conference, a partnership of Purdue University and Ohio State University, is happening January 6-7, 2027, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN. This event brings together producers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and beyond to exchange practical knowledge and build community within the organic grain sector. Register at the link below.  

  • 2027 OEFFA Conference: Tending to Resilience

    Join us February 12-14, 2027, for the 48th annual OEFFA Conference: Tending to Resilience! This popular event is full of learning, sharing, and connecting with sustainable and organic farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and local food supporters. It offers educational workshops, an exhibit hall, in-depth classes, and a number of social activities. More information will be shared soon at conference.oeffa.org.