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. Register for this free tour here. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.

Next Gen Organic Farms is a certified organic grain farm growing corn, popcorn, beans, wheat, and alfalfa in northwest Ohio. They use cutting-edge equipment with heavy tillage for weed control. This multi-generational farm has been certified organic for eight years. This field walk will take attendees through their operation, plus view equipment and drone demos. Snacks and refreshments will be provided for attendees. Register for this free tour here. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.

Warmke Farm’s (Annie Warmke farmer) urban food forest project has not only planted up a food forest garden (for propagation stock) on one lot, but is in the process of planting five other properties. This is all on the same small two streets known as Historic Phillips Subdivision, an evolving neighborhood that’s been around since 1896. The tour will begin at Warmke Farm, go on a walk to see neighborhood forest sites, and return to the farm for tea and plant propagation demos. Register for this free tour here. This event is a part of the 2026 OEFFA Farm Tour Series.

How does local organic food come to market in an urban retail space? City Vittles brings foods from Ohio producers to a space on the west side of Cincinnati. See how they utilize technology to make customers’ shopping experience as convenient as possible, while also leveraging in-person interactions at markets. Hear about City Vittles’ food retail approach, which uses ideas and processes reminiscent of general stores and older food retail spaces, but incorporates today’s technology to create a new customer experience. City Vittles has a small parking lot available. Street parking is also available on Stathem Ave. Register for this free tour here. This event is a part of the…

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…

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.

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?"

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.

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.