Nobody knows the farmers' market or seasonal eating better than a farmer! In this free outing and picnic, farmer and cheese maker Abbe Turner of Lucky Penny Creamery will share her insider strategies for getting the most out of a trip to the market at any time of year. After a chance to shop, convene for a picnic and enjoy your market bounty together. There will be a summer eating focused picnic at Bexley Farmers' Market and a fall focused picnic at Upper Arlington.

This event is a part of OEFFA's 2023 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Visit oeffa.org/farmtours to learn more.

Location:
Upper Arlington Farmers' Market
2140 Tremont Center
Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Littleton Market's parking lot

Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 421-2022 /

http://www.oeffa.org/farmtours

Join Faith Gilbert of Letterbox Farm for a 4-part workshop series on financial management for farmers! Virtual sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm, November 7, 14, 28, and December 5. You must attend all sessions. This series will be virtual on Zoom.

Session 1: Context & Enterprise Budgeting
This session covers the basics of what farm financial management is all about, then dives into enterprise budgeting (creating a budget for each significant crop or product on your farm). Participants will be set up with a budget and recordkeeping template to create their own enterprise budgets outside of class.

Session 2: Whole Farm Budgeting, Cash Flow, and Budgeting for Investments
After reviewing last session's homework, we will weave together multiple enterprise budgets into a "whole farm budget" or general budget for your whole business, including general business or "overhead" costs. We will also discuss cash flow planning, or planning for how money will enter and leave your bank accounts over a year. Lastly, we will introduce a simple budget for making investments or applying for loans.

Session 3: Financial Statements: Income Statement & Balance Sheet
In this session, we will switch gears from looking forward (projections) to looking backward (historical records, or "actuals"). We'll learn to generate the two main financial statements used to evaluate a business and to apply for grants and loans.

Session 4: Record keeping
Good budgets and financial statements require good records. In this session, we'll look at basic bookkeeping (financial recordkeeping) practices, and discuss production and sales records.

Pricing:
Regular price – $80
Discounted price – $50 (use code FARM23)

Limited scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click the link below to learn more.

Location:
Online

Contact:
Rural Action / (740) 677-4047 x610 /

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/whole-farm-financial-planning-4-part-series-registration-617315416027?u

Are you exploring ways to bring in employees or interns that truly benefit your operation? Wondering what you'll need to do this successfully, safely, and legally?

This course is designed for farm business owners or managers of all levels to make informed hiring choices and to be an employer that truly supports its team with the most up-to-date industry standards.

This event is a part of OEFFA's 2023 Farm Tour and Workshop Series. Visit oeffa.org/farmtours to learn more.

Location:
Online

Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 421-2022 /

http://www.oeffa.org/farmtours

Do you feel called to farm? Are you looking for a job or internship on a farm that shares your values and develops your skills? Do you just want a chance to work outdoors and eat good food?

Whatever your work or learning goals, there are many factors to consider in finding a job that helps you reach them while staying safe and healthy. This free online course is designed for people who are just entering the field. Learn about common industry standards, different types of jobs and internships, cultural norms and expectations, where to search for farm jobs, employee rights and safety, and more!

Click the link below to register.

Location:
Online

Contact:
OEFFA / (614) 725-3166 /

http://bit.ly/oeffa-farm-job-101