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SUMMARY:Poultry Processing Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:J&J Poultry is a poultry processing facility in northwest Ohio. Each year\, they process between 10\,000 and 12\,000 chickens. Farmer Jim Jacobs will give a tour of the facility\, explaining the ins and outs of being a processor. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/organic-poultry-processing-facility-tour/
LOCATION:J&J Poultry Processing\, 550 Richholt St.\, Holgate\, 43527\, 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:20260721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T161912Z
CREATED:20260429T161912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T161912Z
UID:10000507-1784653200-1784660400@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Policy and Pints: Columbus
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\nColumbus—Tuesday\, July 21\, 5-7 p.m. at Jackie O’s Brewery (Jackie O’s On Fourth)\, 171 N 4th St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\n\nThese 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. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. No pre-registration required.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/policy-and-pints-columbus/
LOCATION:Jackie O’s on Fourth\, 171 N 4th St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T125620Z
CREATED:20260429T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T125620Z
UID:10000508-1783760400-1783771200@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Composting Facility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Rust Belt Riders’ mission is to feed people\, not landfills. They are a worker-owned cooperative that redirects food waste from landfills and converts it into nutrient-rich compost. This compost serves as the foundation of their Tilth Soil blends for farmers\, home gardeners\, houseplant parents\, and everyone in between. This tour takes place at Rathlin Soils’ compost site\, where Rust Belt Riders is co-located. Walk through this composting facility and learn more about how diverting food from landfills supports our local food system. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/composting-facility-tour/
LOCATION:Rustbelt Riders\, 7450 Terminal Dr\, Lorain\, 44053\, 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:20260709T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180220Z
CREATED:20260422T181437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T180220Z
UID:10000497-1783612800-1783623600@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:OEFFA at Common Greens Farmers’ Markets
DESCRIPTION:OEFFA will be tabling at the Community Booth at these Common Greens farmers’ markets around Columbus. Join us on these market dates to learn more about our work while supporting local producers! \n\nUpper Arlington Farmers’ Market – Wednesday\, June 10 – 3-6 p.m. – 2151 Dorset Rd.\, Upper Arlington\, OH 43221\nBexley Farmers’ Market – Thursday\, July 9 – 4-7 p.m. – S Dawson Ave. and E Main St.\, Bexley\, OH 43209\nClintonville Farmers’ Market – Saturday\, August 22 – 9 a.m.-Noon – 3535 N High St.\, Columbus\, OH 43214\n\nLearn more about Common Greens’ farmers’ markets at commongreensohio.org.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-at-common-greens-farmers-markets/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Common Greens Farmers’ Markets
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market Tour,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T162840Z
CREATED:20260429T162840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162840Z
UID:10000509-1782565200-1782572400@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Tree Nuts Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Nut and Horse Farms is a small-scale commercial farm focused on owners Joe Hietter and Amy Rothe-Hietter’s two passions: trees and horses. One side of the farm grows tree nuts and some fruit trees. The other side is dedicated to horse husbandry.  \nTheir nut tree orchard consists of chestnut\, hazelnut\, black walnut\, heartnut\, butternut\, pecan\, hickory\, and hican (cross between pecan and hickory) trees. They have permaculture implemented\, and will explain what is involved in growing nut trees with a number of examples of their successes and failures. \nPlease follow signs and the address below when arriving to find parking. The tour will be across the street. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with the Ohio Nut Growers Association.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/tree-nuts-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Nut and Horse Farms\, 6390 Refugee Rd. SW\, Pataskala\, 43062\, 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:20260622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T135437Z
CREATED:20260603T132242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T135437Z
UID:10000522-1782154800-1782158400@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:OEFFA Member Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:If you’re an OEFFA member\, you’re invited to attend our first-ever virtual town hall on Monday\, June 22 at 7 p.m. At this meeting\, OEFFA’s Executive Director and Board Chair will share updates since the OEFFA Conference in February\, including how your voice and ideas are being integrated into our work. We’ll also solicit feedback on the 2027 conference. \nPlease register here in order to receive the Zoom link to join us on June 22! \nIf you’re unsure about your OEFFA membership status\, click here or contact members@oeffa.org. If you want to join or renew\, click here.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-member-town-hall/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T163134Z
CREATED:20260429T163134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T163134Z
UID:10000510-1781344800-1781352000@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Farmer-to-Farmer Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:Paul and Fannie Mae Miller run an organic dairy in Wayne County. This tour will highlight their management and grazing systems\, and serve as a gathering for grass farmers\, aspiring graziers\, and dairy farmers. See an exemplary organic dairy farm up close and join a discussion on organic dairying and grazing in Ohio. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with the Rodale Institute and Propogate.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/farmer-to-farmer-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:Miller Farm\, 9821 Hogback Rd.\, Fredericksburg\, 44627\, 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:20260610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180220Z
CREATED:20260422T181437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T180220Z
UID:10000496-1781103600-1781114400@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:OEFFA at Common Greens Farmers’ Markets
DESCRIPTION:OEFFA will be tabling at the Community Booth at these Common Greens farmers’ markets around Columbus. Join us on these market dates to learn more about our work while supporting local producers! \n\nUpper Arlington Farmers’ Market – Wednesday\, June 10 – 3-6 p.m. – 2151 Dorset Rd.\, Upper Arlington\, OH 43221\nBexley Farmers’ Market – Thursday\, July 9 – 4-7 p.m. – S Dawson Ave. and E Main St.\, Bexley\, OH 43209\nClintonville Farmers’ Market – Saturday\, August 22 – 9 a.m.-Noon – 3535 N High St.\, Columbus\, OH 43214\n\nLearn more about Common Greens’ farmers’ markets at commongreensohio.org.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-at-common-greens-farmers-markets/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Common Greens Farmers’ Markets
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market Tour,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T151121Z
CREATED:20260429T163403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T151121Z
UID:10000511-1780740000-1780747200@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Grazing Innovations and Opportunities Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Eric Grim from Grim Dairy will be sharing real\, on-the-ground insights from improving grazing practices and infrastructure on his farm. He’ll also walk through how he uses the Pasture.io management system to track cow and forage data. The tour will also discuss opportunities in the dairy industry\, like apprenticeships and internships through the Dairy Grazing Apprentice program. Whether you’ve been in dairy for years or are just getting started\, this tour is a great chance to connect\, swap ideas\, and learn something new. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series. It is held in partnership with the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program and the Ohio Organic Farmer Research Network.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/grazing-innovations-and-opportunities-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Grim Dairy\, 49300 New London Eastern Rd.\, New London\, 44851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20251218T185639Z
CREATED:20250715T192749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T185639Z
UID:10000417-1770940800-1771199999@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:2026 OEFFA Conference: Finding Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Join OEFFA February 13-15\, 2026\, at Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark\, Ohio\, for the 47th annual OEFFA conference: Finding Common Ground. \nThis conference is full of learning\, sharing\, and connecting with sustainable farmers\, gardeners\, and local food supporters. It offers four 5-hour Food and Farm School classes\, 15 educational workshops\, and a number of social activities\, including an open mic night and film screening. \nLearn more at conference.oeffa.org.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/2026-oeffa-conference-finding-common-ground/
LOCATION:Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center\, 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE\, Newark\, 43055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T200000
DTSTAMP:20250903T191249Z
CREATED:20250509T102145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T191249Z
UID:10000406-1763143200-1763150400@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Policy and Pints: Northeast Ohio
DESCRIPTION:These informal gatherings are a chance for community members around Ohio to connect with staff from the OEFFA’s Policy program and discuss food and farm policy issues. You’ll be able to learn about the work they do to advance state and federal policy\, see how you can plug into these advocacy efforts\, and engage with other changemakers! Policy and Pints offers an opportunity to network with food and farm policy leaders from across the state. 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 Policy and Pints will be held in Northeast Ohio at Bookhouse Brewing in Cleveland with partner Tilth Soil. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series and is in celebration of Ohio Soil Health Week.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/policy-and-pints-northeast-ohio/
LOCATION:Bookhouse Brewing\, 1526 W 25th St\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113\, 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:20251112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T170000
DTSTAMP:20250826T153412Z
CREATED:20250509T101809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T153412Z
UID:10000343-1762959600-1762966800@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Ohio Soil Health Week Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Brandt Family Farm grows corn\, soybeans\, wheat\, and a variety of other cereal grains sold through the on-farm cover crop business\, Walnut Creek Seeds. For more than 50 years\, the Brandt family has been committed to soil conservation and building healthy soil. The guided tour will focus on soil health\, cover crops\, no-till practices\, and heritage grains. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series. It is held in partnership with OEFFA Policy and the Ohio Soil Health Initiative (OSHI). Participant support is available to those who plan to attend an OEFFA farm tour and who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, or Persons of Color\, farmers in their first 10 years of production\, and farmers who are actively seeking land.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/ohio-soil-health-week-farm-tour-2/
LOCATION:Brandt Family Farm\, 6100 Basil Western Rd.\, Carroll\, OH\, 43112\, 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:20251009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T160000
DTSTAMP:20250924T142252Z
CREATED:20250924T142252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T142252Z
UID:10000436-1760018400-1760025600@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Pure Heirloom Seeds Field Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join OEFFA and Rodale Institute Organic Consulting for this field walk and conversation. Farmers are invited to discuss crops\, pests\, diseases\, and production methods in this informal gathering. Pure Heirloom Seeds will offer a walk through their fields and share their story\, obstacles\, and goals. \nThis is a free event with no registration required.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/pure-heirloom-seeds-field-walk/
LOCATION:Pure Heirloom Seeds\, 13930 Butternut Road\, Burton\, 44021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Day,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20250509T142400Z
CREATED:20250509T101516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T142400Z
UID:10000342-1758963600-1758970800@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Organic Grazing Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1992\, Finch Creek Farm has 300 acres of certified organic land with grass-fed and -finished cattle\, pastured meat chickens\, and pastured laying hens. Reinhold and Melissa Finkes prioritize animal health and conservation through rotational grazing on the farm. Learn about their innovative business structure\, which includes both direct sales and a CSA program\, and how they made the transition to organic. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series. It is held in partnership with Central State University Extension\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, and OSU College of Food\, Agricultural\, and Environmental Sciences. Participant support is available to those who plan to attend an OEFFA farm tour and who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, or Persons of Color\, farmers in their first 10 years of production\, and farmers who are actively seeking land.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/organic-grazing-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:Finch Creek Farm\, 1477 US Route 68 S\, Xenia\, OH\, 45385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20250509T142235Z
CREATED:20250509T102711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T142235Z
UID:10000344-1757635200-1757894399@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:OEFFA at the Ohio Pawpaw Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is a fun-filled\, educational community event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits\, the pawpaw. Visit ohiopawpawfest.com to learn more about an informational session organized by OEFFA\, “Making Sense of Labels: What Does Organic Really Mean?” \nRegister for the festival and learn more at ohiopawpawfest.com. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-at-the-ohio-pawpaw-festival/
LOCATION:Ohio Pawpaw Festival\, 5900 US Highway 50\, Albany\, OH\, 45710\, 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:20250821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250821T190000
DTSTAMP:20250610T174641Z
CREATED:20250509T100944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T174641Z
UID:10000407-1755795600-1755802800@grow.oeffa.org
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:20250801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T143000
DTSTAMP:20250605T142903Z
CREATED:20250507T210351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T142903Z
UID:10000345-1754042400-1754058600@grow.oeffa.org
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:20250731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20250512T132220Z
CREATED:20250509T100139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T132220Z
UID:10000405-1753981200-1753988400@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Policy and Pints: Northwest Ohio
DESCRIPTION:These informal gatherings are a chance for community members around Ohio to connect with staff from the OEFFA’s Policy program and discuss food and farm policy issues. You’ll be able to learn about the work they do to advance state and federal policy\, see how you can plug into these advocacy efforts\, and engage with other changemakers! Policy and Pints offers an opportunity to network with food and farm policy leaders from across the state. 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 Policy and Pints will be held in Northwest Ohio at Findlay Brewing Company in Findlay with partner The Nature Conservancy. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/policy-and-pints-northwest-ohio/
LOCATION:Findlay Brewing Company\, 213 E Crawford St\, Findlay\, OH\, 45840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20250702T182414Z
CREATED:20250509T095525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T182414Z
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Organic Berry Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Shady Oaks Farm is a berry and daffodil farm started in 1997 by Chris and Leslie Burdette. Winners of the 2011 Conservation Farm Award for Putnam County\, Chris and Leslie have continued to manage their farm using sustainable practices and will be certified organic in 2025. They specialize in blueberry container plants\, daffodils\, and u-pick berries. Blackberries should be ripe just in time for this tour! \nParking: Vehicles with all- or four-wheel drive are needed to travel up the farm’s driveway. Vehicles with two-wheel drive can park at the road and people can be shuttled up the driveway. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series. It is held in partnership with the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and the Midwest Vegetable Growers Network (MVEG). This event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Participant support is available to those who plan to attend an OEFFA farm tour and who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, or Persons of Color\, farmers in their first 10 years of production\, and farmers who are actively seeking land.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/transitioning-to-organic-berry-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Shady Oaks Farm\, 5790 Manilla Creek Rd.\, Poca\, WV\, 25159\, 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:20250717T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250717T183000
DTSTAMP:20250512T132151Z
CREATED:20250509T103315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T132151Z
UID:10000404-1752769800-1752777000@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Policy and Pints: Southeast Ohio
DESCRIPTION:These informal gatherings are a chance for community members around Ohio to connect with staff from the OEFFA’s Policy program and discuss food and farm policy issues. You’ll be able to learn about the work they do to advance state and federal policy\, see how you can plug into these advocacy efforts\, and engage with other changemakers! Policy and Pints offers an opportunity to network with food and farm policy leaders from across the state. 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 Policy and Pints will be held in Southeast Ohio at West End Ciderhouse in Athens. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/policy-and-pints-southeast-ohio/
LOCATION:West End Ciderhouse\, 234 W Washington St\, Athens\, OH\, 45701\, 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:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20250509T141615Z
CREATED:20250509T093349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T141615Z
UID:10000340-1750500000-1750507200@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Multi-Urban Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) has two large urban farms located within city limits in Mansfield. The NECIC offers a popular farmers’ market\, hosts middle and high school school field trips\, helps with grant research\, and provides hands-on apprenticeship and community engagement. They are a part of the Mansfield Microfarm Project\, a community-university collaborative to create economic development through sustainable microfarming (small-plot\, high-intensity organic agriculture) in post-industrial urban spaces. Their main objective is to establish a sustainable community-based training program for aspiring beginning farmers. \nThis tour will visit two sites: NECIC Urban Farm (first site) 311 Bowman St.\, Mansfield\, OH 44903 and NECIC RiCi Urban Agricultural Site (second site) 1155 S Olivesburg Rd.\, Mansfield\, OH 44905. Folks will be on site to help with parking and to direct toward the second farm site. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Participant support is available to those who plan to attend an OEFFA farm tour and who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, or Persons of Color\, farmers in their first 10 years of production\, and farmers who are actively seeking land.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/multi-urban-farm-tour/
LOCATION:NECIC Urban Farm\, 311 Bowman St.\, Mansfield\, OH\, 44903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20250509T141359Z
CREATED:20250508T224814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T141359Z
UID:10000339-1749895200-1749902400@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Grass Based Sheep Farm and Forage ID Pasture Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Tranquility Ranch is a woman-owned farm raising grass-fed sheep. They use rotational grazing practices and multi-species grazing for parasite control. This is a two-part tour that starts with a tour exploring the systems and practices of Tranquility Ranch\, then is followed by a forage ID pasture walk led by Megan Burgess\, state grazing specialist with the Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series. This event is held in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Participant support is available to those who plan to attend an OEFFA farm tour and who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, or Persons of Color\, farmers in their first 10 years of production\, and farmers who are actively seeking land.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/grass-based-sheep-farm-and-forage-id-pasture-walk/
LOCATION:The Tranquility Ranch\, 3000 Township Road 138 NE\, Somerset\, OH\, 43783\, 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:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20250509T142030Z
CREATED:20250508T231439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T142030Z
UID:10000338-1749290400-1749297600@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Grassfed Beef and Avian Habitat Tour
DESCRIPTION:This 113-acre\, women-owned farm was certified organic by OEFFA in 1996. Their old\, slow way of making hay has fostered habitat for threatened ground nesting birds\, particularly eastern meadowlark and bobolink. Funding from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) was used to fence cattle out of the creek\, drill a water well\, and bury water lines reaching all pastures for the rotationally grazed beef cattle. Part of Marshy Meadows’ conserved acreage will soon be for sale\, so attendees are invited to see a working farm\, vibrant wildlife habitat\, and explore land access possibilities. \nRegister for this free tour here. \nThis event is a part of the 2025 OEFFA Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Participant support is available to those who plan to attend an OEFFA farm tour and who identify as Black\, Indigenous\, or Persons of Color\, farmers in their first 10 years of production\, and farmers who are actively seeking land.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/grassfed-beef-and-avian-habitat-tour/
LOCATION:Marshy Meadows Farm\, 7533 Noble Rd.\, Windsor\, OH\, 44099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tours,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTSTAMP:20240625T154944Z
CREATED:20240625T154944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T154944Z
UID:10000145-1739404800-1739663999@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:2025 OEFFA Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nLearn more at conference.oeffa.org.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/2025-oeffa-conference/
LOCATION:Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center\, 2299 Cherry Valley Road SE\, Newark\, 43055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20240603T181423Z
CREATED:20240603T174928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T181423Z
UID:10000124-1731438000-1731441600@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:The USDA and You: Conservation Programs
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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! \nRegister at the link below. \nThis event is a part of OEFFA’s 2024 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Learn more at oeffa.org/farmtours.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/the-usda-and-you-conservation-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OEFFA,Online,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241110T170000
DTSTAMP:20240603T181327Z
CREATED:20240531T181158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T181327Z
UID:10000114-1731247200-1731258000@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Ohio Soil Health Week Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Kick 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. \nThis event is a part of OEFFA’s 2024 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Learn more at oeffa.org/farmtours.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/ohio-soil-health-week-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Martin Hollow Heritage Farm\, 8854 Martin Hollow Road\, Russellville\, 45168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T170000
DTSTAMP:20240603T182415Z
CREATED:20240603T182415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T182415Z
UID:10000129-1730732400-1730739600@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Cooperative Farming Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Cooperatives 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. \n\nCooperation as a business model (October 21)\nSuccess as a cooperative (October 28)\nCooperative farming financial considerations (November 4)\n\nRegister at the link below. \nThis event is a part of OEFFA’s 2024 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Learn more at oeffa.org/farmtours.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/cooperative-farming-learning-series/2024-11-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OEFFA,Online,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241103T170000
DTSTAMP:20241029T200917Z
CREATED:20241029T200304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T200917Z
UID:10000211-1730646000-1730653200@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:OEFFA Market Gardening Chapter Farm Tour and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Take some time to reflect on the season and connect with other market gardeners at a farm tour and potluck at Green Table Gardens in Xenia. Farmer Stephen Mackell is in his 12th year of market gardening (formerly at Mission of Mary Farm) and the 3rd year at this new site. Take a quick tour of the no-till and no tractor operation\, high tunnels\, caterpillar tunnels\, propagation\, and wash/pack. The OEFFA certification process will also be discussed as the site is certified organic through OEFFA. \nThe tour starts at 3 p.m. with potluck dinner and discussion to follow. Please bring chairs to sit in and food to share! Bringing your own plates/utensils would also be helpful. Click the link below to join the OEFFA Market Gardening Chapter Facebook group and view this event.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/oeffa-market-gardening-chapter-farm-tour-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Green Table Gardens\, 1469 Hook Road\, Xenia\, OH\, 45385 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Farm Tour,OEFFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T170000
DTSTAMP:20240603T182415Z
CREATED:20240603T182415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T182415Z
UID:10000128-1730127600-1730134800@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Cooperative Farming Learning Series
DESCRIPTION:Cooperatives 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. \n\nCooperation as a business model (October 21)\nSuccess as a cooperative (October 28)\nCooperative farming financial considerations (November 4)\n\nRegister at the link below. \nThis event is a part of OEFFA’s 2024 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Learn more at oeffa.org/farmtours.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/cooperative-farming-learning-series/2024-10-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:OEFFA,Online,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="OEFFA":MAILTO:oeffa@oeffa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20240603T175424Z
CREATED:20240603T175424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T175424Z
UID:10000126-1729933200-1729944000@grow.oeffa.org
SUMMARY:Indigo Exploration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nRegister at the link below. \nThis event is a part of OEFFA’s 2024 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Learn more at oeffa.org/farmtours.
URL:https://grow.oeffa.org/event/indigo-exploration-workshop/
LOCATION:Praxis Fiber Workshop\, 15301 Waterloo Road\, Cleveland\, 44110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Tour,OEFFA
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