Hosted by the Ohio Farmers Market Network in collaboration with Central Ohio farmers markets, this Vendor Fair is designed to connect farmers markets, their managers, and vendors searching for direct-to-consumer opportunities to sell their products.

Few vendors know just how many farmers markets exist in Central Ohio (44!), or that they take place literally every day of the week. This is a chance to find your best fit! Find the market that works best with your schedule. Consider this an opportunity for all markets and vendors to find the best match.

This event will provide an opportunity for farmers markets to share information, answer questions, even collect applications for their upcoming season. Markets will be prepared with applications and information. What makes that market unique? How many customers does the market average per week? What events or services does the market offer to customers and/or vendors?

To plan refreshment needs, please RSVP - there is no cost to vendors to participate.

Join the OFMN to build stronger markets, a thriving local food economy and ultimately, put more money in your pocket!

Location:
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Branch
96 South Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215

Contact:
Jaime Moore / (614) 327-0102 /

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"Circumvention, not compliance" is the tagline for the 2020 Rogue Food Conference, featuring Joel Salatin, John Moody, Niti Bali, Dennis Stoltzfoos, Camas Davis, and more. Speakers will discuss workarounds within the heavily regulated food world and their creative ways to provide real foods to people, and brainstorm ideas and approaches that can apply across the food system.

Breakfast and lunch is included, and there will be several breaks to visit vendors and presenters, along with book signings.


Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-rogue-food-conference-tickets-63579774818?aff=OEFFA

Use the discount code OEFFA20 when you register for a special OEFFA members and supporters discount and receive $20 off the regular ticket price. There are a limited number of discounts available.

Location:
Marriott Cincinnati Airport
2395 Progress Drive
Hebron, KY 41048

Contact:
Joel Salatin / 540-885-3590 /

https://roguefoodconference.com/

This year will offer 3 concurrent sessions, with a focus on producer talks. Come meet with exhibitors from across the country, and mingle with friends and fellow aquaculturists from across the Midwest. Social hour and Banquet to follow the OAA annual meeting on Saturday. Register early and save!

Eighteen sessions comprising 54 presentations will be available for attendees to choose from. Sessions are:

Advancing Aquaculture
Aquaculture BMP's
Aquaculture Business & Marketing
Aquaponics I & II
Culture Pond Management
Fish Health & Biosecurity
Fry & Fingerling Production
Getting Started in Aquaculture
North Central Regional Updates
Nutrition & Feeding
Percid Culture
RAS
Real World Farmer Experiences I & II
Regulatory Considerations
Sunfish / Bass Culture
Shrimp Culture

Location:
Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel
6500 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229

Contact:
Bill Lynch / 614-604-8823 /

https://www.ohioaquaculture.org/events

Registration is open for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association's 41st annual conference, A Climate for Change! Ohio's largest sustainable food and farm conference features:

• Nearly 80 educational, inspiring workshops on sustainable farming, livestock, homesteading, gardening, and business on Friday and Saturday;
• A three day trade show with 90+ businesses, organizations, and government agencies offering food, books, equipment, products, information, and services;
• In-depth, full day Food and Farm School courses on Thursday;
• Engaging nationally-recognized keynote speakers Laura Lengnick and Eric Holt-Giménez;
• Made-from-scratch, local, organic meals;
• Thursday and Friday evening networking and receptions;
• Kids' conference, child care, and more!

Register at www.oeffa.org/conference2020.

Location:
Dayton Convention Center
22 E. 5th St.
Dayton, OH 45402

Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 421-2022 /

http://www.oeffa.org/conference2020

This annual education and networking event brings together the growing organic grain farming community in Indiana and surrounding states. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great event!

Participants will have the opportunity to register for one or both days of the program.

Registration will be available starting December 9.

DAY ONE:

On Wednesday, February 19, a full-day workshop focused on transitioning to organic grain production will be offered. The workshop is designed for farmers exploring a transition of acreage to organic grain production and those with ground in transition. Presentations and farmer panel discussions will cover: Certification and transition process, National Organic Program regulation, Organic and transitional crop budgets and markets, Basics of organic grain production, Transition strategies.


DAY TWO:

On Thursday, February 20, the full day of education and networking will include breakout sessions, farmer panels, networking time, and an industry trade show. Topics will cover: Weed management, Diverse cropping systems, Technology in organic row crop production, Organic no-till research updates and farmer experience, . . . and more to come.

Location:
Beck Agricultural Center
540 US 52 West
West Lafayette, IN 47906

Contact:
Michael O'Donnell / 765-284-8414 /

https://www.purdue.edu/dffs/events/2020-indiana-organic-grain-farmer-meeting/