Rural Action
Upcycle Fest
751 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701-9410 751 W Union St., Athens, Ohio, United StatesThe Community Makerspace is thrilled to announce the inaugural Upcycle Fest. Join us on June 29th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 751 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio, for a celebration and exploration of all things secondhand, reclaimed, and upcycled! This event is FREE for the community to attend. Upcycle Fest will feature a... Read More
Pasture Walk at Mt. Airy Ranch
Join Rural Action for a pasture walk at Mt. Airy Ranch where Katrina and Ben Carpenter raise herds of grass-fed Black Angus and Texas Longhorn cattle. Mt. Airy Beef is the name of the beef production business and the food truck they operate. We will be joined by Bob Hendershot, who is retired from the United States... Read More
Sustainable Energy On the Farm
Rural Action Office (Kuhre Center, 9030 Hocking Hills Dr, The Plains, OH) 9030 hocking hills drive, the plains, OhioJoin Rural Action’s On-Farm Solar Hybrid Webinar to learn about the benefits of renewable energy, efficiency, and resources available to farmers and small businesses to integrate sustainable energy on the farm! This free hybrid event will take place on July 25th, 2024 from 4:30 - 6:00pm, both online and at the Kuhre Center (9030 Hocking... Read More
No Till, No Problem – Managing Soil Health at Rose Hill Farm
Rose Hill Farm 7680 Rose Hill Road, Roseville, OH, United StatesExplore four minimum tillage, zero herbicide methods used at Rose Hill Farm to cultivate healthy soils. Registration is required! Please REGISTER HERE. Soil management on commercial produce farms tends to entail some combination of tillage, cultivation, herbicides, plastic mulch, and fertilizer. A new generation of farmers are inventing ecological approaches that reduce or eliminate these... Read More
Asian Vegetable Workshop
94 Columbus Road Athens, OH 45701Rural Action, in collaboration with the Athens Asian American Alliance is excited to offer a hands-on workshop on growing and preparing locally sourced Asian vegetables. This engaging event will include a cooking demonstration, participant workshop, tasting session, and gardening presentation during which participants will discover the unique flavors and benefits of vegetables traditional to Asian dishes. AAAA... Read More
Appalachian Green Teachers Conference
Burr Oak State Park 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action's 11th Annual Appalachian Green Teachers Conference October 31- November 1 at Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center! This two-day hands-on experience is for teachers and non-formal educators interested in environmental education. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion for their continuing education contact hours. Scholarships are available thanks to our sponsors Ohio... Read More
Appalachian Green Teachers Conference
Burr Oak State Park 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., Glouster, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action's 11th Annual Appalachian Green Teachers Conference October 31- November 1 at Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center! This two-day hands-on experience is for teachers and non-formal educators interested in environmental education. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion for their continuing education contact hours. Scholarships are available thanks to our sponsors Ohio... Read More
Soil Health Sign-Making Party
Athens Ohio MakerSpace 751 W Union St, Athens, OhioGet ready for the Soil Health Rally by making signs and posters celebrating soil health! We will gather at the Athens Ohio MakerSpace. All are welcome to join this sign-making party! Bring your own ideas or get inspiration from a list of important soil health statistics or moving phrases. Take your sign home with you... Read More
Soil Health Sign-Making Party
Athens Ohio MakerSpace 751 W Union St, Athens, OhioGet ready for the Soil Health Rally by making signs and posters celebrating soil health! We will gather at the Athens Ohio MakerSpace. All are welcome to join this sign-making party! Bring your own ideas or get inspiration from a list of important soil health statistics or moving phrases. Take your sign home with you... Read More
Whole Farm Financial Planning 4-Part Series
Virtual Zoom CallJoin Spencer Guinn, Senior Business Development Specialist, and Logan Crawford, Business Development Assistant of KCARD 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 12th, 19th, 26th and December 3rd. You must attend all sessions. This series will be virtual on Zoom