Rural Action

Phone (740) 677-4047 x610
Email molly@ruralaction.org
Website https://ruralaction.org

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  • Whole Farm Field Day at Homecoming Ranch

    Homecoming Ranch 39240 St. Route 56, Nelsonville, OH, United States

    Join Rural Action and Homecoming Ranch for a fun and educational day! We will tour the farm and learn about: pasture management, fencing, regenerative practices, highland cattle, goats and hair sheep, freshening in sync with nature., goat herd management for parasite loads, and species specific livestock systems. 10:00: Orientation and welcome 10:30: Walking tour of farm 12:00: Walk ends with working dog explanation/demonstration and a meal! Menu: Burgers from the ranch! Directions: 39240 St. Route 56, Nelsonville Ohio 45764, at the corner of routes 278 and 56, be on the lookout from the farm sign and a mural. NOTE: Walking tour, low accessibility dress accordingly. PLEASE DO NOT BRING DOGS. Children permitted.

  • Shew Family farm

    Pasture Walk at Shew Family Farm

    Shew Family Farm 3915 South Elliott Road, Stockport, OH, United States

    Join Rural Action for a pasture walk at Shew Family Farm where Pete and Marjie have been raising 100% grass fed & grass finished angus beef since 1979. We will be joined by Bob Hendershot, who is retired from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as the state grassland conservationist and state (GLCI) Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative coordinator. The pasture walk will cover topics including... Shew Family Farm and its history Managing pasture to grow more forage in the summer Planning for fall and winter grazing Weed control -- to clip or not to clip? "Manage your pasture so they never have a bad day." Other income streams such as agritourism AGENDA: Welcome and overview of Rural Action Group Introductions Introduction to Shew Family Farm Overview of pasture and livestock management Pasture walk with open conversation On-farm cabin visit - discussion on agritourism Closing Remember to bring shoes that you can walk in and plenty of water! Parking is plentiful. Please keep an eye out for Rural Action event signs to direct you towards the farm.

  • Take the Macho Out of Mechanics

    37870 Chase Run Road Albany, OH 45710 37870 Chase Run Road, Albany, United States

    Join Rural Action, Morgan Hager, and Lindsay Klaunig of Trouvaille Farm for a fun and interactive event. Folks will come away with a better understanding of how to prevent common issues with their small engines as well as basic diagnostic knowledge. This class is ideal for folks who have operated small engines on farm and would like to learn the mechanics of their equipment. Get your hands dirty and learn some new skills in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself and take the macho out of mechanics! Click the link below to register.

    $25

  • Pasture Walk at Mt. Airy Ranch

    Mt. Airy Ranch 3791 Cooperriders Road Northeast, Somerset, United States

    Join Rural Action for a pasture walk at Mt. Airy Ranch where Katrina and Ben Carpenter raise herds of grass-fed Black Angus and Texas Longhorn cattle. Mt. Airy Beef is the name of the beef production business and the food truck they operate. Bob Hendershot, a retiree from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as the state grassland conservationist and state (GLCI) Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative coordinator, will be joining. The pasture walk will cover topics including... Mt. Airy Ranch and its history Managing pasture to grow more forage in the summer Planning for fall and winter grazing Weed control -- to clip or not to clip? "Manage your pasture so they never have a bad day." Exploring other income streams such as Mt. Airy Beef's food truck Use the link below to register.

    $5

  • Urban Goldenseal Farm Tour

    Golden Summit Forest Akron, United States

    Are you interested in touring a working urban forest farm? Join Rural Action for a sunset farm tour at Golden Summit Forest in Akron, Ohio. Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to grow goldenseal in alternative habitats directly from a grower. The farm tour will cover the ins and outs of growing goldenseal and other woodland botanicals. Register for free at the link below.