Online
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 through Wednesday, May 31, 2023
9-10:30 a.m.
You can attend one or all of the sessions. They are offered online from 9-10:30 a.m.
May 23 – Solar Development Overview and Trends
May 24 – Leasing Land for Solar Development
May 25 – Connecting to the Electric Grid
May 30 – Solar Project Approval in Ohio
May 31 – Construction and Post-Construction
Register for the link at go.osu.edu/solarwebinars
Location:
Online
Contact:
OSU Extension / 330-263-3634 / 
http://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EQ5GWJjvTBimOq0Z0izHEQ#/registration
Columbus, Ohio
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
5 p.m.
Location:
Franklin Park Conservatory Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus
1777 E. Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43203
Entrance and parking for the community garden are on Franklin Park S., between Fairwood Ave. and Rhoads Ave.
Contact:
Marc Amante / 937-376-6209 /
http://www.fpconservatory.org/events/the-communal-garden-mushrooms/
Online
Thursday, June 1, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Group leaders include: Julia Barton (OEFFA Organic Policy Specialist); Denise Natoli Brooks (Central State University); and Casey Brown (Ohio State). The event is hosted by The Ohio State University's Organic Food & Farming Education and Research (OFFER) project.
Location:
Zoom
Contact:
Cassandra Brown / 419-685-1159 /
St. Marys, Ohio
Thursday, June 1, 2023
10 a.m.
The spring (June 1) and fall (October 13) events will allow for a comparison of the PaddockTrac performance over the seasons. A pasture walk will be followed by a demonstration and a review of data collected to date.
This event is a part of OEFFA's 2023 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Visit oeffa.org/farmtours to learn more.
Location:
Settlage & Settlage Farm
12218 St. Rt. 29
St. Marys, OH 45885
Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 421-2022 /
Amesville, Ohio
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Noon-2 p.m.
The event starts at noon with a potluck brunch followed by garden tour and presentation at 1 p.m. Bring a dish to share.
Nearby Dutch Creek Winery that features mead (honey wines) welcomes attendees to stop by and taste their locally crafted wines after the tour.
Meet at home of Lynne and Roger Genter, 44 State Route 550,Amesville, OH 45711.
RSVP by May 29 to the email linked below.
Location:
Genters
44 State Route 550
Amesville, OH 45711
Contact:
Christine Hughes / (740) 592-1596 /
Stockport, Ohio
Friday, June 9, 2023
1-4 p.m.
The pasture walk will cover topics including...
Shew Family Farm and its history
Managing pasture to grow more forage in the summer
Planning for fall and winter grazing
Weed control -- to clip or not to clip?
"Manage your pasture so they never have a bad day."
Other income streams such as agritourism
AGENDA:
Welcome and overview of Rural Action
Group Introductions
Introduction to Shew Family Farm
Overview of pasture and livestock management
Pasture walk with open conversation
On-farm cabin visit - discussion on agritourism
Closing
Remember to bring shoes that you can walk in and plenty of water! Parking is plentiful. Please keep an eye out for Rural Action event signs to direct you towards the farm.
Location:
Shew Family Farm
3915 South Elliott Road
Stockport, OH 43787
Contact:
Rural Action / (740) 677-4047 x610 /
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/pasture-walk-at-shew-family-farm-registration-585915598327?utm-campaign
Columbus, Ohio
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Noon
This tour will explore the ⅛-acre active production site, as well as two scattered urban lots that are under development. The tour will focus on systems for bed preparation, planting, harvesting, and weather mitigation. It will also touch on methods for improving soil health, preventing animal pests, and managing disease.
Location:
Wild Prairie Flower Farm
595 Stambaugh Ave.
Columbus, OH 43207
Street parking only.
Contact:
Common Greens / (000) 00-0000 /
Delaware, Ohio
Monday, June 12, 2023
10 a.m.
This event is a part of OEFFA's 2023 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Visit oeffa.org/farmtours to learn more.
Location:
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
3081 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015
Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 421-2022 /
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
It will start off by going over what we mean by "bio focused" compost. We will have a look at what goes into our processes, how we came to our price point, and look at the results our clients are seeing.
After the morning talk, we will venture to the compost lot where Dr. Fred Michel will show us around and introduce us to the bio-focused compost pile built before the workshop. We will address different composting realities and bring up possible barriers to overcome and places where cultivating diverse inoculum could be a help.
In the second part of the day, we will look at different kinds of compost under the microscope and focus on how to use data to build the best recipes for your situation. We will share all the tips and tricks we use to create compost that is full of diverse microbial life.
We will end the day with a group Q&A session where Dr Fred Michel, Rust Belt Riders, Catalyst, and Brian can talk about the specifics of their industry.
Location:
Secrest Welcome Center
2122 Williams Rd.
Wooster, OH 44691
Contact:
Rust Belt Riders / (216) 800-4651 /
Newark, Ohio
Friday, June 16, 2023
1 p.m.
This event is a part of OEFFA's 2023 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Visit oeffa.org/farmtours to learn more.
Location:
Charlie's Apples
1740 Sportsman Club Rd
Newark, OH 43055
Parking is available at the top of the driveway once you enter the farm. There will be signs indicating where to park.
Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 421-2022 /
Dundee, Ohio
Saturday, June 17, 2023
10 a.m.
This event is a part of OEFFA's 2023 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Visit oeffa.org/farmtours to learn more.
Location:
Bear Cave Farm
7328 Township Rd. 664
Dundee, OH 44624
Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 421-2022 /
Peebles, Ohio
Saturday, June 24, 2023
10 a.m.
This event is a part of OEFFA's 2023 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Visit oeffa.org/farmtours to learn more.
Location:
Mucky Boots Farm
630 Davis Memorial Rd.
Peebles, OH 45660
Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 421-2022 /
Online
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
2 p.m.
With funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, CDFA is researching how development finance agencies can become more engaged in developing localized food systems through traditional finance approaches. The premise of this project is to suggest and then prove that, if organized and defined properly, the food system can become a defined asset class worthy of traditional investment. Through this work, CDFA aims to advance opportunities and leverage existing capital financing streams that scale local and regional food systems and increase access to better food while creating new living wage jobs in communities across the country.
Click the link below to register.
Location:
Online
Contact:
CDFA / (614) 705-1300 /
Wheelersburg, Ohio
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
6-8 p.m.
To register, contact the email below.
Location:
Wheelersburg Baptist Church Community Center
11725 Gallia Pike
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
Contact:
Marc Amante / 937-376-6209 /
http://www.centralstate.edu/academics/cse/agriculture/index.php?num=28
Cincinnati, Ohio
Friday, June 30, 2023
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
This farm field day will show how working with nature can improve your land and generate more wealth. Discussion will revolve around the role of animals in healthy ecosystem functions, soil health, infrastructure, grazing planning, and animal investments. You will be presented with case studies, a tour of the farm, and Holistic Management® tools to help you determine your next steps and priorities.
Cost and Registration: $30. This includes lunch. Register at holisticmanagement.org/ greenacresfd. Registration closes June 27 .
Location:
Greenacres Foundation Art Center
8400 Blome Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45243
Contact:
Holistic Management International / (505) 842-5252 /
Loudonville, Ohio
Sunday, July 2, 2023
1 p.m.
This tour will show their biochar and compost management, a batch of compost tea, as well as their mostly organic methods in blueberry production. Children and responsible dogs are welcome.
Directions: When approaching the farm, go down the longer of the two driveways.
Location:
Blueberried Alive!
532 County Rd . 2302
Loudonville, OH 44842
Contact:
Common Greens / (000) 000-0000 /
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
41 Croswell Rd.
Columbus OH 43214
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