Registration is now open for the ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 33rd annual conference, sowing the seeds of our food sovereignty, february 1819, 2012 in granville, ohio licking county. A detailed schdule of the program is available here. To henderson, who coauthored the seminal book, sharing the. The national organic certification cost share program noccsp reimburses. Oeffa has operated an organic certification program since 1981. A matter of common sense, small farms are real farms. Oeffas 2012 conference keynote speakers to bring focus on. Organic farmer elizabeth henderson to keynote 40th ohio. Registration now open for oeffas sustainable food and. This years event features speakers and sessions dedicated to creating a climate to change agriculture, said oeffa program director renee hunt. Registration open for ohio sustainable food and farm. Early career farmers and those considering a farming vocation will get the information they need during a dedicated begin farming workshop track and networking opportunities that are part of the ohio ecological food and farm associations 39th annual conference, a taste for change, feb.
Agricultural justice advocate onika abraham to keynote 40th annual ohio sustainable food and farm conference. Were excited to have stacy join us at conference to connect the dots between the messages we hear about our food system, whos funding them, why it matters, and what we as consumers and. The need to connect soil and human health with social justice and fairness on the farm will be the focus of a keynote address by elizabeth henderson, a longtime organic farmer, agricultural justice advocate and writer, at the ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 40th annual conference, just farming. Oeffa encourages the creation and maintenance of a food system that is good for. The conference will take place saturday, february 16 and sunday, february 17, 20 in granville, ohio licking county. Oeffa is pleased to administer the cost share reimbursement program for the benefit of all of ohios certified producers and handlers. Agricultural justice advocate onika abraham to keynote. With more than 70 workshops, covering everything from commercial production, livestock, food and farm policy, urban agriculture, research, sustainable living, and more, oeffa s conference has something to offer everyone. Ncta has moved away from printed programs, and instead, is using a mobile app. Poster and oral abstracts accepted for the conference will not be made public until a plan is in place for online format. Registration open for food and farm conference piqua. Oeffas 42nd annual conference will be held in february 2021.
Nyfc represents, mobilizes, and engages young farmers to ensure their success. Registration open for food and farm conference piqua daily call. Book signing table oeffas book table will have new and used books. With 80 food and farm related workshops to choose from, as well as an excellent trade show, there is something for everyone. Drop off your farm and food books in good condition at oeffas book table, located in the exhibit hall. The conference will run thursday, february saturday, february 15. Onika abraham to keynote oeffa conference morning ag clips. The ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 40th annual conference, a climate for change.
Organic farmer to keynote sustainable food conference farm. Sustaining people through agriculture, and the essentials of economic sustainability along with book chapters, journal articles, magazine and trade publications, and conference proceedings on various aspects of the. Heres your chance to get great deals on scads of food and farming book titles. If you are an oeffa member who would like to be active in our climate change work, contact us today. We also encourage you to donate your gently used farm and food books at conference, or before the event. Riddle was the keynote speaker friday afternoon, but i missed his talk due to my volunteer shift. A visitor to our site felt the following article might be of interest to you. Events will be held at the dayton convention center, unless otherwise noted. Oeffa 39th annual conference, a taste for change, this february in dayton. Saturday morning i attended a session with jim riddle, whom the oeffa conference catalog listed as a 30 year veteran organic farmer, inspector, educator, policy analyst, and activist, titled an agenda for organic america. Registration now open for oeffas sustainable food and farm. Tune up your farm business and increase your net profit this fullday session, led by richard wiswall of cate farm in vermont and author of the organic farmer. Oeffa conference saturday, february sunday, february 14, 2010 granville middle and high schools, 248 new burg st. The conference will kick off our milestone anniversary and celebrate oeffa turning 40, as we explore the theme of justice in our food system and creating a more equitable and ecological path for the next 40 years, said oeffa program director renee hunt.
She is the author of the 2015 book, resilient agriculture. Oeffa conference is a major milestone and we wanted badly to give it a. Financing and organizing the conference is the member countrys responsibility. Fullday workshops at oeffa conference morning ag clips. A bittersweet part of conference, we will remember ohio author, farmer, and longtime friend of the conference gene logsdon who passed away in may. Detailed descriptions for each session begin on page 16.
Donate them to oeffa by bringing your gently used books to the conference. Ikerd has authored six books including sustainable capitalism. From 20 to 2016, he coordinated the organic research grant program for. Throughout conference, there will be reoccurring theme celebrating 25 years of progress. Henderson to keynote 40th oeffa conference morning ag clips. Registration now open for oeffa conference farmers advance. Conference program and guide to the exhibition league book in an effort to serve our conference participants, presenters, and exhibitors, a digital copy of the 2017 innovations conference program and guide to the exhibition is now available. Inside oeffa joins lawsuit to end monsantos practice of. Organic farmer to keynote sustainable food conference. It is a collaboration between the oeffa and jess lamar reece holler, an advocate of organic farming as well as a popular folklorist. Register now for oeffa conference wilmington news journal. February 15, 2020 at the dayton convention center in dayton, ohio. Phas international ph conference and scientific sessions. Were so pleased to have onika at our 2019 conference, which is focused on agricultural justice, said oeffa program director renee hunt.
Ph conference and scientific sessions in dallas, texas. Book signing table keynote speaker joan dye gussows books, includ. We are thrilled with this new location, and excited about this years line up, said oeffa program director renee hunt. Oeffa annual conference registration open ohio ag net. Florida organic growers and the national organic program have developed a 26 part video series providing a stepbystep overview of organic. The ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 40th annual conference, a climate for change, will run thursday, feb. Cost share reimbursement is also available through your county fsa office.
The states largest sustainable food and farm conference, the event draws more than 1,000 attendees from across ohio and the midwest, and has sold out in advance the past two years. On behalf of oeffas staff, who have worked selflessly for many long hours in preparation for this weekend, we hope you learn much. Ohio ecological food and farm association oeffa events calendar. A bittersweet part of conference, we will remember ohio author, farmer, and longtime friend of the conference gene logsdon who passed away in. Dec 07, 2017 the conference is three days of learning, networking, sharing, and breaking bread with an inspiring and growing community of farmers and local food advocates, said oeffa program director. Ghgt9, setting a new attendance record for the conference. The ohio ecological food and farm association news is published quarterly as. Agriculture research and education ncrsare programs farmers. Formed in 1979, the ohio ecological food and farm association oeffa cultivates a future in which sustainable and organic farmers thrive, local food nourishes our communities, and agricultural practices protect and enhance our environment. Registration now open for ohio sustainable food and farm. Nov, 2019 helping farmers build the resilience of their operations to withstand the effects of climate change will be the focus of oeffas 41st annual conference. The need to connect soil and human health with social justice and fairness on the farm will be the focus of a keynote address by longtime organic farmer, agricultural justice advocate, and writer elizabeth henderson at the ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 40th annual conference.
Gardens brooklyn urban gardener certification program and the 1,000 hour farm and. Conference program book administration for children and. Nov 21, 2019 the ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 40th annual conference, a climate for change, will run thursday, feb. If you would like to learn more about a particular presenter, please check the ascd website at. Oeffa encourages the creation and maintenance of a food system that is good for people. Her years of organic produce farming and marketing, and her experience dealing with sprawl and land ownership issues will inspire and deliver a wealth of information. A climate for change, february 15, 2020 in dayton, ohio. Are you interested in transitioning to organic, but dont know if its a good fit for you or your businesses. The conference is three days of learning, networking, sharing, and breaking bread with an inspiring and growing community of farmers and local food advocates, said oeffa program director renee hunt.
This certification, administered by organic plus trust, is an addon for certified organic dairy and meat producers and processors. Healing a history of oppression in agriculture by honoring the contributions of our ancestors will be the focus of a keynote address by farmer and educator onika abraham at the ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 40th annual conference, just farming. The ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 38th annual conference, growing today, transforming tomorrow, will run thursday, feb. The ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 40th annual conference, a climate for change, will run thursday. Oeffa booths visit the oeffa booths in the exhibitor hall to. Conference program books post conference app helpful too. Nov 21, 2019 the ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 40th annual conference, a climate for change, will run thursday, february saturday, february 15, 2020 at the dayton convention center in dayton, ohio. The conference is three days of learning, networking, sharing, and breaking bread with an inspiring and growing community of farmers and local food advocates, said oeffa program director. Columbus, ohio the need to connect soil and human health with social justice and fairness on the farm will be the focus of a keynote address by longtime organic farmer, agricultural justice advocate and writer elizabeth henderson at the ohio ecological food and farm associations 40th annual conference, just farming. It includes farmers, consumers, gardeners, chefs, political activists, teachers, researchers, retailers, and students. Registration now open for ohio sustainable food and.
Columbus, ohio healing a history of oppression in agriculture by honoring the contributions of our ancestors will be the focus of a keynote address by farmer and educator onika abraham at the ohio ecological food and farm associations 40th annual conference, just farming. Oeffa conference registration is now open facebook. Oeffas begin farming program provides aspiring and early career farmers the support they need to understand what it takes to get into farming and grow their businesses, with the goal of increasing the number of successful sustainable and organic farmers in ohio. The organic costshare program is now available for 2019. Cultivating a resilient, just, and sustainable agricultural system can help farmers. Previously, she led the academic program in sustainable. Previously, she led the academic program in sustainable agriculture at warren. Each year, the conference draws more than 1,200 attendees. Oeffa conference 2020 ohios largest sustainable food and farm conference.
We are excited to bring atina to the conference, said renee hunt, oeffas program director and the events lead organizer. Registration open for food and farm conference troy. Ohio state organic experts among oeffa conference speakers. Beginning farmers focus of 2018 oeffa conference morning. Oeffa conference registration open ohio ag net ohios. Columbus, ohio the role that technology, biology, consumers, and farmers play in changing agriculture and food will be the focus of a keynote address by longtime organic farmer and advocate jeff moyer at the ohio ecological food and farm associations 39th annual conference, a taste for change, this february in dayton, ohio. Organic farmer elizabeth henderson to keynote 40th ohio sustainable food and farm conference. Early career farmers and those considering a farming vocation will get the information they need during a dedicated begin farming workshop track and networking opportunities that are part of the ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 39th annual conference, a taste for change, feb. Ohio ecological food and farm association oeffa certification 41 croswell rd columbus oh 43214 o effa is participating in a pilot program to offer certified grassfed organic livestock verification in 2019. With more than 70 workshops, covering everything from commercial production, livestock, food and farm policy, urban agriculture, research, sustainable living, and more, oeffas conference has something to offer everyone. As a member of nsac, oeffa supports the immediate transition to a resilient food and agriculture system based on the sustainable and organic practices detailed in the nsac report.
The ohio ecological food and farm association news is. His most recent book is can we feed the world without destroying it. John patterson d99 are working to pass the bill out of committee. Michael designs educational tools and programs for farmers seeking land and is a featured presenter at the 2018 oeffa conference. Oeffa offers beginning farmer training program in october. The sessions at a glance schedule of the program book provides a quick overview of each session, including session number, time slot, presenter, and room location. Michael is the land access program associate at the national young farmers coalition nyfc. Dec 05, 2012 registration is now open for the ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 34th annual conference, growing opportunities, cultivating change. Acknowledging the roots of agriculture and considering the ways in which injustice continue to permeate it is essential for forging a path to a healthier food system.
Abrahams farm school nyc has trained more than 200 people through its programs. Cultivating a resilient, just, and sustainable agricultural system can help farmers mitigate their climate risks, and address our global crisis. This program includes workshops, networking, and other activities and. Each year, we draw more than 1,200 attendees, and our diverse schedule offers something for all tastes. The ghgt conferences are held every two years in an iea ghgs member country. In view of the decision to cancel the facetoface conference asms will shift our program to an online format. Ohio ecological food and farm association oeffa events. Oeffa members are invited to attend the member meeting at.
During this period, participants will develop a business plan, learn and network at the 40th annual oeffa conference, and develop a growing season learning plan to make the most out of onfarm learning opportunities during the 2019 season. Please stay tuned for additional information in the coming weeks. Thank you for supporting oeffa and making affordable books available to others. The ohio ecological food and farm association oeffa works to promote sustainable, local, and organic agriculture that builds. Ohio ecological food and farm association home facebook. However, for those who would still like a printed program, you may download your copy here, print it, and bring it with you.
Oeffas begin farming coordinator rachel tayse and oeffa certified o. The ohio ecological food and farm association oeffa was founded in 1979 as a broadbased membership association of farmers, gardeners and consumers working together to promote a sustainable, permanent, accountable and healthful agriculture in ohio and elsewhere. Detailed workshop descriptions are now available in the conference program. Registration is now open for the ohio ecological food and farm associations oeffa 34th annual conference, growing opportunities, cultivating change. She has completed the brooklyn botanic gardens brooklyn urban gardener certification program and the. Workshops on production and business management topics will appeal to beginning farmers, as will the networking all members enjoy at the largest sustainable agriculture gathering in ohio. Rodales jeff moyer to keynote oeffa conference morning. All post conference program books are archived under members only resources. Ohios largest sustainable food and farm conference features. Phas conference is the worlds largest gathering of patients with pulmonary hypertension, caregivers and medical professionals. This presentation is a celebration to local farmers in the project and athens county newest winery. Registration open for food and farm conference troy daily news.
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