A good dinner can satisfy more than just our appetite. A vibrant, local food system can provide Ohio's family farmers with a secure income, while protecting our environment and meeting the growing consumer demand for fresh, safe, healthy food.

The Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA) was formed in 1979 and is a membership-based, grassroots organization, dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable, ecological, and healthful food systems.

OEFFA's membership includes farmers, consumers, gardeners, chefs, teachers, researchers, retailers, and students. Together, we are working to recreate a regionally-scaled farming, processing, and distribution system that moves food from farm to local fork.

OEFFA provides members with a consumer guide to organic and ecological farms and gardens (our Good Earth Guide), a membership directory, and a quarterly newsletter that includes information on OEFFA's work, state, regional and national news, farm profiles, practical tips, book reviews, resources, events, and more. OEFFA organizes the state's largest sustainable agriculture conference, hands-on workshops, and seasonal farm tours of Ohio's finest sustainable and organic farmers. OEFFA also provides organic certification services for growers, and an apprenticeship program to help students gain hands-on experience. Finally, OEFFA advocates for policies that protect and benefit sustainable agriculture, research and education, farm and farmland practices, and citizens' right to know.