Resources
Events
Land Access Community Conversation at Pawpaw Festival | Sunday, September 15 | 1-2 p.m.
The Ohio Pawpaw Festival is a fun-filled, educational community event celebrating one of America’s largest native tree fruits – the pawpaw!
As you enjoy the fun and food of the fest, stop by the Mother Earth News tent on Sunday, September 15th from 1 – 2 pm. OEFFA will facilitate a community conversation for farmers and landholders facing challenges in keeping farmland affordable and available for those who feed us.
Pitch Your Farm Dream | Saturday, October 12 | 1-4 p.m.
A strong personal pitch can be essential for landing the land you want, but as a new farmer, promoting yourself can feel daunting. In this guided experience, participants create a personal farmer pitch, a story that highlights you as a person and as a grower. Build confidence and acquire strategies for engaging landowners or financial institutions. This workshop includes expert tips on what landowners are looking for, and face-to-face time practicing your uniquely crafted “farm-seeker pitch.”
FREE Farmer Help Shop | Third Monday of Every Month | 1-3 p.m.
Farmers and gardeners: drop in virtually to talk to OEFFA’s sustainable agriculture educators and ask any questions you might have about sustainable agriculture practices and strategies.
To immediately contact one of our sustainable agriculture educators, or register for the next Farmer Help Shop, please visit this page.
Business Planning
- Cornell Small Farms Business Planning Resources
- Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses
- Sowing the Seeds of Food Justice: A Guide for Farmers Who Want to Supply Low-Income Communities While Maintaining Financial Stability
- OSU CFAES Knowledge Explorer
Education
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Resources
- USDA Small and Mid-Sized Farmer Resources
Supplies
- Nifty Hoops High Tunnels & Hoop Houses
- Seed Savers Exchange
- Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
- Tool Library Columbus, OH
- True Love Seeds
- UJAMAA Seeds
Legal Resources
- National Agricultural Law Center
- Wright and Moore Law Office, focuses on agricultural and farm related legal issues
- Ohio Farm Resolution Services, a USDA-certified mediation program with funding support from the USDA/Farm Service Agency
- Consolidated Appraisal Services Company, farmland and real estate appraisals in Ohio, Iowa, and Michigan
- Foos-Garvin Accounting, Inc.
- John M Lawrence and Associates CPA Tax Preparer: 711 Winkler Drive Suite A, Wooster, Ohio 44691 | (812) 204-2280
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
41 Croswell Rd.
Columbus OH 43214
OEFFA:(614) 421-2022 (614) 421-2022
OEFFA Certification:(614) 262-2022 (614) 262-2022