Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) Events Calendar

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The events listed here may be cancelled or otherwise affected by coronavirus. We cannot confirm the accuracy of the events listed here. Please contact event hosts to confirm all meetings in advance.

Farmer Help Shop

workshops

Online

Monday, October 16, 2023 through Monday, January 20, 2025
1-3 p.m.

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Whether you're just starting or are a seasoned farmer, are transitioning to organic or certified organic, or simply have questions about sustainable agriculture practices and strategies, OEFFA's sustainable agriculture educators can help! Drop in virtually from 1-3 p.m. on the third Monday of each month to talk to OEFFA's team of educators with your queries and questions.

Click the link below to register and receive the Zoom meeting link.

Location:
Online

Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 421-2022 /

http://secure.everyaction.com/wZBHAxHYcE2TOTXoC1sb8A2

Crop Insurance for Organic Farmers

webinars

Online

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
2 p.m.

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The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), is partnering with the Organic Farmers Association (OFA), and National Organic Coalition (NOC) to host the Seeds of Success series of virtual farmer-to-farmer networking sessions.

Join Noah Wendt - A&W Farms, Iowa, and Seth Kroeck - Crystal Spring Farm, Maine as they share their experiences with crop insurance on April 16, 2024, at 2PM.

Location:
Online

Contact:
OFA / (000) 000-0000 /

http://bit.ly/4cLckhi

Ohio Agroforestry for Technical Service Providers

workshops

Online

Thursday, April 18, 2024
10 a.m.-Noon

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Agroforestry is on the rise in North America. This meeting will break down what agroforestry is, and provide technical service providers with tools to better serve interested clients.

Speakers from:
- The Nature Conservancy
- Rural Action
- Virginia Tech
- Ohio State University
- Central State University

Location:
Online

Contact:
The Nature Conservancy / 773-459-8787 /

http://tnc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpf-6urzwrHdKaiSjqO0-_yJ_Rb7-FGpRk

Organic Recordkeeping

webinars

Online

Friday, April 19, 2024
11 a.m.

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Learn from Joannée DeBruhl about key components of organic recordkeeping and how to be prepared for an organic inspection. Example recordkeeping systems and templates will be shared with participants.

Location:
Online

Contact:
Michigan State University / (000) 000-0000 /

http://www.canr.msu.edu/events/exploring-organic-certification-and-recordkeeping-webinar-series

Cumberland Seed Commons Spring Convening

conferences

Richmond and Berea, Kentucky

Saturday, April 20, 2024 through Tuesday, April 23, 2024
3 p.m.

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The 2024 Cumberland Seed Commons Spring Convening is an educational gathering of farmers, primarily from the Southeast region, with the focus on seeds and their foundational role in thesustainable agriculture movement. Participants will learn about: seed history in the USA, USDA seed vaults, seed farming, seed saving, seed sovereignty, seed research, seed rematriation, Indigenous and African American cosmology of seeds as well as seed diversity and seed adaptation as a necessary pathway of building community resilience as we are challenged by decreasing biodiversity, environmental degradation and climate change.

The Spring Convening will include: three days of workshops, speakers, hands-on-training of seed cleaning along with farm tours of local seed farmers, seed savers and seed researchers. In addition to numerous local resource people, our speakers will include representatives from the Cherokee tribal nations, USDA Seed Liaison Office, TVA and seed stewards from Belize, Trinidad and Tobago's, and Puerto Rico.

Location:
Berea College

Contact:
Jim Embry / (859) 270-3699 /

http://www.cumberlandseedcommons.org

Lake Effect Chapter: Farm Tour

chapter-meetings

Mentor, Ohio

Saturday, April 20, 2024
10 a.m.

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Join a Lake Effect farm tour April 20 at 10 a.m. at the A's and O's Farm in Mentor, Ohio! See examples of no-till mulch farming, solar water pumping, deer and rabbit pest protection techniques, and learn how they (mostly) managed the dozens of human pests surrounding the farm's 4.5-acre urban lot. The half-acre of organic field production includes asparagus, snap peas, beans, and sweet potatoes, but mostly is dedicated to fruit producing perennials. The organic asparagus field should be in full production by then so you can pick a meal's worth to take home, plus some composted wood chips for your own field or garden.

The field is located one driveway west of 7627 Lake Shore Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060 (watch for the farm tour signs on Lake Shore Blvd.). The rain date will be April 21 at 9 a.m.

Location:
A's and O's Farm
7627 Lake Shore Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44060

The field is located one driveway west of 7627 Lake Shore Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060 (watch for the farm tour signs on Lake Shore Blvd.).

Contact:
Tom Rapini / (440) 257-2673 /

http://oeffa.org/chapter

OEFFA Policy Film Screening Series: The Ants & The Grasshopper

community

Columbus, Ohio

Sunday, April 21, 2024
2-5 p.m.

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Presented in partnership with generous sponsors and expert panelists, OEFFA Policy's Film Screening Series is excited to feature The Ants & The Grasshopper as an Earth Day celebration.

Deemed "Oscar-worthy" by food policy expert Marion Nestle, The Ants & the Grasshopper follows Malawian activist Anita Chitaya across the U.S. as she persuades Americans that the climate crisis is real and brings attention to the divisions shaping our country.

The screenings are free and open to the public but we encourage you to register at the link below.

Closed captioning will be offered. Please contact us for additional accommodations and support.

Location:
Studio 35
3055 Indianola Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43202

Contact:
Lauren Hirtle / (614) 725-0903 /

http://action.oeffa.com/film-screening-series/

Land Access 101

webinars

Virtual

Thursday, April 25, 2024
1-2:30 p.m.

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Are you a farmer seeking land? Whether you're new to the industry or mid-career, looking for a short-term or long-term agreement, considering a collaborative experience, or exploring rural vs urban, there is a lot to consider about accessing farmland that meets your needs.

Join us for this 1.5-hour overview of farmland access methods, background on the farm landscape in Ohio today, and tons of resources to get you started.

After registering, you will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email.

Registration closes Wednesday, April 24.

Location:
Zoom

Contact:
Jerah Pettibone / (614) 725-3166 /

http://outreach.oeffa.org/land-access-101/

Queer Farmers Alliance

community

Online

Thursday, April 25, 2024
7 p.m.

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After a successful Queer Breakout Room at the 2024 OEFFA Conference, this virtual space was formed for farmers/garden enthusiasts who identify as LGBTQIA to come together and make connections. It will be a loosely structured conversation around the different joys and challenges we face as queer farmers. Come, meet, share, and connect in community!

Location:
Online

Contact:
Jerah Pettibone / 614-725-3166 /

http://OEFFA.zoom.us/j/83734106735

Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit

conferences

Cincinnati, Ohio

Thursday, May 2, 2024
8 a.m.-6 p.m.

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The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is the largest sustainability conference, bringing together 600 passionate and visionary leaders to share inspiring, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented ideas that propel us toward a healthier, more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. Join Fortune 500 powerhouses, innovative entrepreneurs, government officials, sustainability directors, academic, non-profit, and community leaders committed to solving some of the region's toughest environmental problems while creating a positive economic impact.

The Summit is hosted by Green Umbrella. Planning partners include the Ohio Environmental Council, City of Cincinnati, Xavier University, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, and CommEN Strategies.

Location:
Duke Energy Convention Center

Contact:
Green Umbrella / (000) 000-0000 /

http://www.midwestsustainabilitysummit.org/

Affording Your Farm

workshops

Online

Thursday, May 9, 2024
3-4:30 p.m.

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Agricultural funding for farmland is complex and it is often hard to know where to start. How do I get the financing I need for land? How do I afford the infrastructure I need once I do get access to land?

In this free virtual workshop, USDA, NRCS, and SARE representatives will provide an overview of private and government financing options for purchasing land and infrastructure so you can begin growing your operation as soon as possible.

As a bonus, drop in on OEFFA's monthly Farmer Help Shop at 1 p.m on May 20. There, USDA, NRCS, and SARE representatives will be back to answer more in-depth questions, whether from the Affording Your Farm workshop, or something else.

Learn more and register at the link below.

Location:
Online

Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 725-3166 /

http://outreach.oeffa.org/affording-your-farm/

Sow the Seeds for Growing & Growth Collective

festivals

Columbus, Ohio

Saturday, May 18, 2024
12 - 3 p.m.

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A 3-in-1 GGC Program!

1. Donate.
As a grassroots initiative, GGC cannot fulfill its goal of being a dynamic resource for the community without philanthropic investments from individuals, businesses and foundations.

You can help by supporting Sow the Seeds for GGC -- giving what you can during online registration, or by making a donation in lieu of attendance.

Every dollar counts!

2. Celebrate in Community.
From Noon to 1:00 pm at Broad Street Presbyterian Church (one off GGC's six garden sites), enjoy food, music, and a keynote address from Dr. Nama Khalil and Dr. Alice Ragland before the service portion of the program that kicks off immediately following the program.

Keynote Address by Dr. Nama Khalil and Dr. Alice Ragland: "Planting Seeds: Environmental Education For All Ages"

3. Walk & Serve.
Departing Broad Street Presbyterian Church promptly at 1:00 pm, join a walking tour after the lunch and keynote that will include brief stopping points at select GGC gardens and litter removal en route.

Location:
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
760 E. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43205

Contact:
Growing & Growth Collective / (614) 725-3164 /

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sow-the-seeds-for-ggc-2024-lunch-keynote-walk-serve-donate-tickets-7665

New Path Farm Tour

farm-tours

Sunbury, Ohio

Sunday, May 19, 2024
Noon

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This Common Greens farm tour of New Path Farm will go around the broad areas of the farm before delving into the detail of each specific area. Attendees will walk through the steps involved in their different crops/products up to the point of packing and getting ready for delivery or markets.

Location:
New Path Farm
13805 Hartford Rd
Sunbury, OH 43074

Contact:
Common Greens / (000) 000-0000 /

http://www.newpathfarmohio.com/

Farmer Help Shop - USDA Edition

workshops

Online

Monday, May 20, 2024
1-3 p.m.

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On May 20, OEFFA's regular help shop will feature USDA, NRCS, and SARE representatives to answer your questions on private and government financing options for purchasing land and infrastructure.

This Help Shop is a follow up from the May 9 Affording Your Farm Workshop, a free virtual meeting covering the same topics. Attendance at both isn't required.

Location:
Online

Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 725-3166 /

http://grow.oeffa.org/support/

Soil and Composting Field Day

workshops

Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan

Thursday, June 6, 2024
9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Learn about soils and composting from two different farm systems in a single day! Van transportation between farms will be provided.

Location:
Green Things Farm Collective
3825 Nixon Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

9am - Noon Green Things Farm Collective 3825 Nixon Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 1 - 4pm Sanctuary Farms 3171 Lakeview St, Detroit, MI 48215 Van transportation between farms will be provided.

Contact:
Michigan State University / (000) 000-0000 /

http://www.canr.msu.edu/events/soil-and-composting-field-day-at-sanctuary-farms-and-green-things-farm-colle

2024 Urban Food Systems Symposium

conferences

Columbus, Ohio

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 through Thursday, June 13, 2024
8 a.m.

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This symposium will bring together a national and international audience of academic and research-oriented professionals to share and gain knowledge on how we can build coalitions to adapt to this changing world and how urban food systems contribute to these solutions.

Location:
Hyatt Regency Downtown Columbus
350 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215

Contact:
OSU / 614-292- 7670 /

http://urbanfoodsystemssymposium.org/

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Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
41 Croswell Rd.
Columbus OH 43214

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OEFFA: (614) 421-2022
OEFFA Certification: (614) 262-2022
Fax: (614) 421-2011

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