OEFFA
Pitch Your Farm Dream
Oberlin Public Library 65 S. Main Street, Oberlin, United StatesA strong personal pitch can be essential for landing the land you want, but as a new farmer, promoting yourself can feel daunting. In this guided experience, participants create a personal farmer pitch, a story that highlights you as a person and as a grower. Build confidence and acquire strategies for engaging landowners or financial institutions. This workshop includes expert tips on what landowners are looking for, and face-to-face time practicing your uniquely crafted “farm-seeker pitch.” Register at the link below.
Organic Pork and Mushrooms Farm Tour
Agape Organic Farms 1905 East Dexter Trail, Dansville, MI, United StatesAgape Organic Farms specializes in the ethical and sustainable production of purebred Berkshire pigs and more than 28 varieties of gourmet mushrooms sold direct to consumer, retail, and small-scale wholesale avenues. As one of only two certified organic Black-owned farms in Michigan, and the only Black-owned livestock farm, Agape is dedicated to empowering and supporting Black-owned and organic farms.
Cooperative Farming Learning Series
ZoomCooperatives do business differently—they are member-owned and controlled businesses that share profits and other benefits with users based on principles like self-help and equity. The model has long been applied in agriculture. Learn about the cooperative business model in local food and agriculture contexts in this three-part series. Cooperation as a business model (October 21) Success as a cooperative (October 28) Cooperative farming financial considerations (November 4) Register at the link below.
Indigo Exploration Workshop
Praxis Fiber Workshop 15301 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, United StatesThis hands-on workshop includes a brief history of Praxis and its indigo program, a tour of the studio and garden, and the chance to dye material in several indigo and natural dye vats. Praxis Fiber Workshop will provide bandanas and fabric, but guests are also welcome to bring t-shirts or something similar for dyeing. Register at the link below.
Cooperative Farming Learning Series
ZoomCooperatives do business differently—they are member-owned and controlled businesses that share profits and other benefits with users based on principles like self-help and equity. The model has long been applied in agriculture. Learn about the cooperative business model in local food and agriculture contexts in this three-part series. Cooperation as a business model (October 21) Success as a cooperative (October 28) Cooperative farming financial considerations (November 4) Register at the link below.
Cooperative Farming Learning Series
ZoomCooperatives do business differently—they are member-owned and controlled businesses that share profits and other benefits with users based on principles like self-help and equity. The model has long been applied in agriculture. Learn about the cooperative business model in local food and agriculture contexts in this three-part series. Cooperation as a business model (October 21) Success as a cooperative (October 28) Cooperative farming financial considerations (November 4) Register at the link below.
Ohio Soil Health Week Farm Tour
Martin Hollow Heritage Farm 8854 Martin Hollow Road, Russellville, United StatesKick off the new Ohio Soil Health Week with a soil-focused farm tour! Martin Hollow Heritage Farm is a unique collaboration between landowner Carolyn Moore and farmer Danny Losekamp who raises cattle on the land, with support from longtime beef grazier Jim Linne. Walk through the pastures and identify the various species of grasses and legumes, take Brix readings, dig up some soil for a water infiltration demonstration, and talk about how USDA conservation programs helped fund the grazing infrastructure.
The USDA and You: Conservation Programs
ZoomExplore USDA conservation programs and the ways they can benefit farmers. This session will focus on the NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Learn about the historic funding in the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as how the programs work, their impact, and how farmers and farm advocates can influence their implementation to improve them over time. If you have used one of these programs, or are thinking about it, please join the conversation! Register at the link below.
2025 OEFFA Conference
Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE, Newark, United StatesThe 46th annual OEFFA conference will take place February 13-15, 2025 in Newark, Ohio. This celebrated conference welcomes hundreds of farmers, gardeners, and food supporters to learn, shop, and connect at Ohio's largest sustainable agriculture conference. From backyard gardening to pasture management to food policy, this 3-day event covers diverse themes in organic and sustainable agriculture. Registrants enjoy dozens of workshops, hands-on demonstrations, locally-sourced meals, an exhibit hall of shops and information, and much more. Learn more at conference.oeffa.org.