Rural Action
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
On-Farm Solar Webinar
Virtual Zoom CallJoin Rural Action’s On-Farm Solar Webinar to learn about the benefits of renewable energy and resources available to farmers and small businesses to harness the power of the sun! Hear from experienced farmers who have successfully integrated solar into their farm operations. This free webinar will take place on February 2nd, 2022 from 6:30 -... Read More
Rural Action Watershed Group Owl Prowl
Burr Oak State Park Lodge 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Road, Glouster, OH, United StatesDATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2023 TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM LOCATION: Burr Oak State Park Lodge and Conference Center 10660 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, OH 45732 Meet Rural Action's Watershed team at Burr Oak State Park Lodge and Conference Center to learn how Ohio owls benefit our watersheds and dissect an owl pellet. The... Read More
Rural Action Happy Hour at Little Fish
Little Fish Brewing Company 8675 Armitage Rd., Athens, OH, United StatesWelcome spring with Rural Action staff at Little Fish Brewing Co., 8675 Armitage Rd in Athens, on Wednesday, March 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for our third Happy Hour event; a casual evening of good food and good company. This is a great opportunity to learn more about who we are, what we do, our programs, becoming a... Read More
Sugarbush Farm Spring Break Day Camp
Sugarbush Farm 6675 Baker Road, Athens, OH, United StatesRural Action's Spring Break day camps focus on nature immersion, exploration, and fun in the outdoors! Each Day Camp is tailored to the local environment. Kids will get to unleash their curiosity and explore local forests, creeks, and trails. Please sign up on Rural Action's Eventbrite or at bit.ly/3HrFq7Q
Glouster Memorial Park Spring Break Day Camp
Glouster Memorial Park 20 High St, Glouster, OHRural Action's Spring Break day camps focus on nature immersion, exploration, and fun in the outdoors! Each Day Camp is tailored to the local environment. Kids will get to unleash their curiosity and explore local forests, creeks, and trails.
Spring Seed Saving Workshop
Spring is here! Time to start planning this year's garden. If you've ever wondered how to harvest your own seeds for coming years, you've come to the right place. Spend a couple hours with Lindsay Klaunig on her farm in Athens, OH learning how to grow your own garden seeds. This workshop will cover choosing... Read More
BFR USDA Info/Q&A Session
Please come prepared with any questions you may have about USDA beginning farmer programs for our USDA representatives (see links to videos below): Doug Deardorff, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)(doug.deardorff@usda.gov) Kurt Leber, Farm Service Agency (FSA) (kurt.leber@usda.gov) Jennifer Brown, Rural Development (RD) (jennifer.brown@usda.gov) Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88650785777?pwd=Y2hYTFo2QUdNRGJmTXQwNWlhdVBwZz09 Optional pre-webinar "CED Office Hours" informational videos: RD Loan, Grant,... Read More
Rural Action Adventure Auction
Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United StatesDiscover your next adventure at Rural Action's Adventure Auction! The Adventure Auction will take place at the Dairy Barn in Athens on Tuesday, May 16 from 6-10 p.m. Bid on silent and live regional adventure-themed packages while you wine and dine on an array of heavy appetizers and a variety of options from the cash... Read More