agriculture
GAP Safety Training
Triple Nickel Diner 1060 High Street, Chesterhill, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action and OSU extension for a day of farm-food safety training that also counts toward GAP certification. Topics include: Water Quality Worker Training, Health & Hygiene Manure and Compost Handling Domestic and Wild Animals The OSU Extension GAP training is one way to satisfy the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule... Read More
An Introduction to Growing Shiitake & Oyster Mushrooms
Chesterhill Produce Auction 8380 Wagoner Road, Chesterhill, OH, United StatesHave you ever wanted to grow an unconventional crop which requires little maintenance? Do you need to find a use for extra logs you might end up with after a timber harvest? Join Rural Action at the Chesterhill Produce Auction to learn the basics of mushroom cultivation using sugar maple logs. Participants can take home... Read More
Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Morning Dew Hop Farm 42520 State Farm Rd, Albany, OH, United StatesAre you interested in learning how to cultivate and market edible and medicinal mushrooms on native hardwood logs? Then join Morning Dew Hop Farm in Albany, Ohio! Participants at this workshop will learn how to inoculate logs with shiitake and lion’s mane mushrooms, as well as tour the farm and see how forest management practices... Read More
Regenerative Agriculture Farm Tour & Lunch
Woodland Ridge Farms and Learning Center 4884 Cooper Road, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin ACEnet and Rural Action at Woodland Ridge Farm & Learning Center Saturday, September 25th from 10am - 4pm to learn about regenerative agriculture, enjoy a farm-to-table lunch & take a whole farm tour. This event (including lunch) is free but tickets are limited! To register for this free event or to view the agenda:... Read More
Opportunities for Direct Sales at Farmers Markets
Rural Action has partnered with ACEnet (Appalachian Center for Sustainable Networks) to present a series of workshops in the Whole Farm series. This workshop will be held on Zoom and is centered around trends, designing your booth to optimize sales, connecting with customers, and developing a relationship with farmers market managers.
USDA One Stop Workshop
Join us for a lunchtime webinar overview of farm bill programs. Rural Action has partnered with OEFFA and the USDA to provide a webinar on the basics of Farm Bill programs available for farmers. There will be opportunities to ask questions you may have on specific programs, as well as the chance to engage with... Read More
Food Regulations & Shared-Use Kitchens (Whole Farm Series)
Have you ever wanted to start your own line of hot sauce, pickles or salsa? Are you a food entrepreneur or small farm looking to expand to value-added food production? This presentation will provide an in-depth discussion of food processing regulations, how to access shared-use kitchens and processing facilities, and who the regulatory authorities are... Read More
Whole Farm Field Day at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch
12320 Lonesome Rd 12320 Lonesome Rd, Thornville, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch for an information packed day. We will begin with a walking tour and overview of bison, our grazing system, bison handling and the “bison advantage” (reasons why YOU might want to raise bison). We will discuss Cherokee Valley’s marketing strategies as well as our blossoming agritourism venture. At... Read More
Women in Farming Lunch and Learn with Abbe Turner
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesAre you daydreaming about getting started as a woman in farming, or interested in a part time side hustle selling farm products at farmers markets, online, or roadside stands? Join Abbe Turner of Mushroom Harvest Provisions and Lucky Penny Farm and Rural Action for a conversation about earning additional income from products from the farm. Curious? Have questions? Beginners welcome! Childcare... Read More
Whole Farm Planning & Mentoring 2023
Online/virtualThis is the opening session for a series of workshops. Your registration is for the entire series. Tuesday webinars are held from 6:30-8pm. Are you looking to start a farm? Do you have plans to begin selling a food product? Are you a couple years into operating your farm or food business and could benefit... Read More