Online
Thursday, June 16, 2022 through Thursday, July 21, 2022
4-5 p.m.
Local food production in Northeast Ohio provides up to 5% of the over $15 billion food consumed. Research shows that if NEO were to produce 25% of demand, it would create significant new jobs, generate $4.2 billion in annual regional
output, and produce up to $126 million in annual state and local taxes. Research also shows that the total value of the Agtech market (Agricultural Technology) will reach $22.5 billion by 2025; rising from $9 billion in 2020. This
represents a growth rate of 150% over the next five years. (Juniper Research)
"Food Innovation in Northeast Ohio. Why here? Why Now?" will explore how we can increase food production in the region, how NEO can be a leader in this growing investment market, what kinds of jobs will be created, and more.
To register for this free six-part webinar series, visit the link below.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Center for Food Innovation / (216) 288-4442 / 
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice
Monday, June 27, 2022 through Tuesday, June 28, 2022
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
About the workshop leader: An Appalachian of mixed ancestry, Omope Carter Daboiku hails from the Ohio River town of Ironton; she migrated to Cincinnati in 1972 and to Dayton in 2012. A cultural geographer and award-winning teller of tales, she has worked as an Ohio Arts Council Teaching Artist and also with the Cincinnati Arts Association at its inception in 1997. Omope has performed and led story circles across the US and abroad, lecturing abroad at The Art of Survival (Nuremberg, Germany) conference, addressing quilting as an African American female cottage industry and upcycling economic system. In 2008, she secured a 7 city-tour contract from the US State Dept as part of its English Proficiency Program in Turkey. Her company, Homeside: The Human Academy, specializes in arts-based, culturally relevant academic curricula. She is also a seasoned stage and voice actor with multiple production credits and accolades in theater and television.
Location:
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice
131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Contact:
Omope Carter Daboiku / (937) 767-2161 /
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/land-story-for-educators-healers-tickets-288731703297
Groveport, Ohio
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
1 p.m.
During this tour, Three Creeks Produce will introduce the operation with a focus on selecting, planning, and building infrastructure and equipment as beginning farmers.
Location:
Three Creeks Produce
5362 Swisher Rd.
Groveport, OH 43125
Parking is available at Little Angel Church, 5733 Saltzgaber Rd., Groveport, OH 43125. Attendees can walk west across the shared property line to the rear of Three Creeks Produce, where the tour will begin.
Contact:
Kendyl Meadows and Andy Hupp / (614) 664-3276 /
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
5:30-7 p.m.
Location:
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice
131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Contact:
Maureen Fellinger / (937) 767-2161 /
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Saturday, July 9, 2022
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Learn about the history and use of moccasins, as well as the appropriate use of these culturally significant items. Using a deer hide, participants will cut patterns, awl, and sew a wonderfully soft pair of breathable moccasins. The cost of the 8 hour workshop includes materials as well as a traditional indigenous lunch that will be cooked over a fire.
Talon Silverhorn is a citizen of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, and is actively working towards expanding the public's understanding of Native history and the living cultures many Americans don't realize they have access to. He has spent the last several years traveling to build bridges and educate organizations on these topics.
Price: $200. Visit the link below to register.
Location:
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice
131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Contact:
Kat Christen / (937) 767-2161 /
https://community.agrariacenter.org/e/moccasin-making-workshop/
Delaware, Ohio
Saturday, July 9, 2022
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Walk through Stratford's farm and forest to discover how agroforestry, cover crops, pasture-raised livestock, and soil health practices can all contribute to ending the climate crisis. Then, enjoy a delicious locally-sourced lunch before building a collective understanding of how to make change with specific pieces of legislation.
Cost and Registration: $10. This includes lunch. To register, visit the link below.
Location:
Stratford Ecological Center
3083 Liberty Rd.
Delaware, OH 43015
Contact:
Heather Dean / (614) 725-3165 /
Johnstown, Ohio
Sunday, July 10, 2022
2-4 p.m.
This tour will focus on half an acre of raspberries, which are grown using organic practices, melons trellised in the high tunnel, and other no-till vegetables grown in the field. The tour will be from 2-3 p.m., with an opportunity for attendees to pick their own raspberries and melons from 3-4 p.m.
This event is part of Common Greens' farm tour series. Visit the link below to learn more about Common Greens.
Location:
Roots, Fruits and Shoots
5580 Johnstown Alexandria Rd.
Johnstown, OH 43031
Contact:
Dana Hilfinger / (734) 276-1895 /
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
6-8 p.m.
Price: $15 / $5 low-income discount ticket. To register, visit the link below.
Location:
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice
131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Contact:
Maureen Fellinger / (937) 767-2161 /
http://community.agrariacenter.org/e/natural-crafting-bouquet-building/
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Participants should plan to meet at the Agraria Barn and bring a water bottle and clothes that can get dirty.
Session II (July 13): Bee-friendly Landscapes
Support native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the season with a gorgeous, well-planned native garden.
Price: $10/session, $25 for all 3 (use discount code ALLTHREE at checkout). To register, visit the link below.
Location:
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice
131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Contact:
Maureen Fellinger / (937) 767-2161 /
http://community.agrariacenter.org/e/native-plant-landscapes-series/
Amesville, Ohio
Friday, July 15, 2022
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
In this workshop, discussion will include CFI's history of school gardening, lessons learned, and best practices for building fabulous garden education programs in small communities on a shoestring budget. There will be a tour of the rural Amesville Elementary School garden to see an example of a small but effective garden set up, and time to network with others involved in educational garden spaces. Each participant has their choice of a printed or PDF copy of our CFI School Garden Toolkit and will receive materials to complete several hands-on, take home activities that can be easily implemented in your own program or site.
Cost and Registration: $25. Includes your choice of a printed or PDF copy of the CFI School Garden Toolkit and all materials. Address will be provided upon registration. To register, visit the link below.
Location:
Amesville Elementary School Garden
23 N. Main St.
Amesville, OH 45711
Contact:
Milo Petruziello / (614) 421-2022 /
Defiance, Ohio
Saturday, July 16, 2022
10 a.m.
This tour will be a pasture walk covering all aspects of the farm's operations, including its dairy program, cheese, beef, lamb, pork, broiler chickens, eggs, and turkeys. Attendees will be able to shop in the farm store and learn about the farm's buying club approach to direct marketing.
Location:
Canal Junction Farm
18637 Rd. 168
Defiance, OH 43512
Contact:
Ralph, Sheila, and Kyle Schlatter / (419) 399-7545 /
Online
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
12 p.m.
This virtual discussion will consider the positives and negatives of commercial solar arrays, highlight important factors to be aware of when considering a lease opportunity, and draw on the perspectives of an organic farmer considering what a commercial solar lease would mean for his land and state experts on the issue.
Speakers: Peggy Kirk Hall is the Director of Agricultural and Resource Law at the Ohio State University (OSU), and has done considerable work on commercial solar leases. Eric Romich is an OSU Energy Field Specialist who will share insights into the technical side of solar energy production. Dean McIlvaine is the owner of Twin Parks Organic Farm in Wayne County who is currently considering the pros and cons of leasing some of his land for a commercial solar array.
To register, visit the link below.
Location:
Online
Contact:
Milo Petruziello / (614) 421-2022 /
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
5:30-7 p.m.
Participants will gather on the land, identify and harvest medicinal plants, and create medicines for specific body system healing. No experience necessary. Adults and 13+ years old. Registration required.
July 20: Preserving Herbal Medicines
Price: $15/session. To register, visit the link below.
Location:
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice
131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Contact:
Maureen Fellinger / (937) 767-2161 /
Mt. Blanchard, Ohio
Saturday, July 23, 2022
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
During this tour, attendees will learn about their transition and see their equipment, including an electric weeder.
An OEFFA Grain Growers Chapter meeting will take place before the tour from 10-11:45 a.m. Bring a side dish or dessert to share for a potluck lunch from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serviceware will be provided. The tour will begin at 1 p.m.
Registration: To register for the potluck, call (419) 278-2701 or email dshively@gmail.com.
Location:
Bishop Family Farms
6362 Township Hwy 80
Mt. Blanchard, OH 45867
Directions: From I-75, take exit 142 onto Rte. 103 E. Continue past Mt. Blanchard for about 3 miles and turn left onto Rd. 80. The farm is on the left in about .5 mile.
Contact:
Dave Shively / (419) 278-2701 /
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
5:30-7 p.m.
Each month, Maureen will introduce a fun technique to help you explore a different approach in your art making process then participants will be invited to create a land inspired sketch. BYOS (Bring Your Own Sketchbook!) and mark making supplies (pens, pencils, crayons, etc). Be creatively inspired by the natural landscape and all of the life in it! No drawing experience necessary–all abilities welcome, ages 13+.
Register for one or all three via the link below. $5/session.
Location:
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice
131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Contact:
Maureen Fellinger / (937) 767-2161 /
Yellow Springs, Ohio
Thursday, July 28, 2022
9a.m.-3 p.m.
Educators will share their knowledge and tricks for success for interdisciplinary nature-based learning outside, including how to prepare their class for the logistics and expectations when outside, modeling and practicing activities and behaviors, and the art of flexibility. In addition, participants will learn about what Agraria has to offer around the Big Map Out! Project- an interdisciplinary, standards-based curriculum for elementary classroom use.
Participants in this program will leave with tools, skills and confidence to successfully take students outside and some key activities from our Map Out curriculum.
This training is geared toward classroom teachers, however is also great for parent, homeschool, after school and childcare educators.
Price: $50 per ticket, lunch included. To register, visit the link below.
Location:
Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice
131 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Contact:
Maureen Fellinger / (937) 767-2161 /
http://community.agrariacenter.org/e/the-big-map-out-an-immersive-schoolyard-nature-exploration-tra
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
41 Croswell Rd.
Columbus OH 43214
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