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Zoom meeting

Sunday, May 24, 2020
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The revitalization of the regional Southwest Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association began with its first Zoom meeting on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Sadly, the meeting was cut short due to some Zoom glitches, so another virtual meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, May 24 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Please consider joining to brainstorm ways to make SWOEFFA an important presence in southwest Ohio. All are welcome to join the conversation to set goals and take next steps, even if you weren't part of last Sunday's meeting.

Looking forward to continued planning for SWOEFFA with your input!

For login credentials, call or email Cori at the contact info below.

Location:
Zoom meeting

Contact:
Cori Yaeger / (513) 706-9323 /

https://oeffa.org/documents/Chapter_Profile_SWOEFFA.pdf

Ohio Farmers Market Network COVID Conversations

webinars

Online meeting

Monday, May 25, 2020
12 p.m.

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The Ohio Farmers Market Network hosts bi-weekly open forum discussions for Ohio market managers and vendors.

Join by computer using the link below or call (312) 626-6799 (Meeting ID: 833 2189 3967, Password: 342734).

Location:
Free, online Zoom meeting

Contact:
Jaime Hadje / (312) 626-6799 /

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83321893967?pwd=TEdHUlFTODFVM1ViZGFueTlTdWlWZz09

Business Model Canvas: Understanding Your Farm Business

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Session 2 of a webinar series presented by Rural Action

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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The Business Model Canvas is a visual planning tool for both new and existing farm businesses – and often the first step toward writing a business plan. Faith Knutsen and John Glazer of Ohio University's Voinovich School will provide an overview of the Business Model Canvas and lead participants in identifying key elements of their farm business plan using this resource.

Location:
Online event

Contact:
Joe Barbaree / (740) 677-4047 /

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eh1qcxf968a76884&llr=du8cg7iab

Ohio Farmers Market Network COVID Conversations

webinars

Online meeting

Monday, June 8, 2020
12 p.m.

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Location:
Free, online Zoom meeting

Contact:
Jaime Hadje / (312) 626-6799 /

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83321893967?pwd=TEdHUlFTODFVM1ViZGFueTlTdWlWZz09

Creating Your Farm Business Plan

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Session 3 of a webinar series presented by Rural Action

Wednesday, June 10, 2020
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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Participants will take what they learned from the Business Model Canvas exercise and create a farm business plan. Paul Patton, Social Enterprise Director at Rural Action will walk farmers through the key elements of a successful business plan and help them begin to write their own as part of a Whole Farm Plan.

Location:
Online event

Contact:
Joe Barbaree / (740) 677-4047 /

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eh1slpsf73468ddc&llr=du8cg7iab

Crop Budgeting and Seasonal Planning

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Session 4 of a webinar series presented by Rural Action

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
1:00 pm - 2 pm

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This webinar will give participants the opportunity to learn about crop budgeting and seasonal planning. These key elements – along with the farm business plan – make up the basis of a sustainable Whole Farm Plan. Tom Redfern, Sustainable Agriculture Director at Rural Action will lead this session along with Dan Kneier, Farm Manager at Hocking College.

Location:
Online event

Contact:
Joe Barbaree / (740) 677-4047 /

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eh1spl5z5cb4f19d&llr=du8cg7iab

Whole Farm Planning: Q & A

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Session 5 of a webinar series presented by Rural Action

Wednesday, July 8, 2020
1:00 pm - 2 pm

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You've learned the basics of Whole Farm Planning, business plan writing, and crop budgeting – now it's time to take a deeper dive into your specific business needs. Come prepared with your questions to ask our panel of farmer experts from the opening webinar. Panelists include Abbe Turner, owner of Lucky Penny Farm; Paul Harper, owner of Woodland Ridge Farm; and Dan Kneier, Farm Manager at Hocking College.

Location:
Online event

Contact:
Joe Barbaree / (740) 677-4047 /

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eh1subsad3410441&llr=du8cg7iab

OEFFA Board of Trustees Meeting

board-meetings

Columbus, OH

Sunday, July 26, 2020
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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The OEFFA and OEFFA Certification Boards' quarterly meetings are open to all members.

Location:
OEFFA Office
41 Croswell Rd.
Columbus, OH 43214

Contact:
Carol Goland / (614) 421-2022 /

http://www.oeffa.org

Becoming 21st Century Leaders: Women in Beekeeping and Agriculture

conferences

North Canton OH

Saturday, October 24, 2020 through Sunday, October 25, 2020
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Three learning tracts will be offered: Club Leadership, Beekeeping Business, and Safety for Women Beekeepers (in the bee yard and in the board room), featuring a total of 32 different topics.

This conference will bring together a hive of experienced, diverse, purposeful individuals to expand the opportunities for women (and men) as keepers of the ecosystem to support the health and sustainability of honey bees, native pollinators, and beekeeping.

Location:
Walsh University
2020 E Maple St
North Canton, OH 44720

Contact:
Michele Colopy / 330-803-3449 /

http://leadforpollinators.org/index.php/2020/02/27/becoming-21st-century-leaders/

OEFFA Board of Trustees Meeting

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Columbus, OH

Sunday, October 25, 2020
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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The OEFFA and OEFFA Certification Boards' quarterly meetings are open to all members.

Location:
OEFFA Office
41 Croswell Rd.
Columbus, OH 43214

Contact:
Carol Goland / (614) 421-2022 /

http://www.oeffa.org