Upcoming Events
March Events
March 11th | Pollinator Partnership and Pettit Green Thumb Farms invite members of the agricultural community to participate in the upcoming, in-person workshop to increase knowledge of practices that both support pollinator conservation and directly benefit agricultural lands!
Topics Include:
- The benefits realized through co-locating pollinator habitat installations: reduced pests and pest pressure, increased productivity, and increased soil and water conservation, among others.
- Technical guidance on creating and establishing various habitat installation types, early and long-term best management practices.
- Information on local, state, and federal agencies/organizations that offer technical assistance and financial programs.
- A guided field tour of a farm site will follow the classroom portion of the workshop to allow participants to talk with farmland managers and to see how habitat is integrated into their operations and management routines. We will be traveling to the field portion and walking over rough/uneven terrain. Please contact Sophia at [email protected] with questions and concerns.
The $10 registration fee covers the cost of morning snacks and a full lunch. Dietary preferences can be noted in the registration form. Because we are ordering food, the registration fee is non-refundable.
March 13th and 18th | Have questions on estate planning with your farm?
We all tend to put off making decisions that involve the death of family members. While these may be hard conversations, they need to happen so that farms and property can be smoothly transitioned to a new generation. We are holding a two evening meeting designed to teach you about steps to take and questions to ask. No products or services are being sold. OSU Extension is providing education. The meetings will take place in the Babcock Building at the Hartford Fairgrounds on March 13 and 18, 2025. The meetings will be from 6-9 p.m. and the fee is $25 per couple to cover the cost of materials and snacks. Additional family members can attend for $15 per person. Reservations deadline is March 7.
Workshop topics include: Developing Legacy Goals; Planning for the Transition of Management; Planning for the Unexpected; Communication and Conflict Management; Legal Tools and Strategies; Developing Your Team; Getting Your Affairs in Order; and Selecting an Attorney.
March 21| 2025 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference
For the 10th year, Ohio State University (OSU) Extension will empower women, high school-age and beyond through its East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference. This year’s program will feature 24 break-out sessions in 6 tracks including: Plants, Animals, Business & Marketing, Home & Family, Special Interest, and Personal Development. These informative and interactive sessions are presented by Ohio State University Extension educators, farmers, industry professionals, and partner agencies.
March 21st 9-4pm, Shisler Conference Center 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH
March 30th| 2025 Seed Starting: Basics, Tips and Tricks Workshop
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center - 4000 Lake Center Dr. Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Cost:$25.00 (eligible for 2501 support)
Contact Person: Tia Stuart - [email protected]
REGISTRATION REQUESTED by Friday, March 28, 2025
This is a hands-on event. Seeds and seed starting materials will be provided to get you started on your 2024 growing journey.
Special guest Florentina Rodriguez will be joining us to speak about her project, Miami Valley Seed Commons, and to share seeds from her seed library.
March 29th 0900-1500| Ohio FVC In-person Workshop
Location: West Licking Fire Department Conference Room Station 401
851 East Broad St.
Pataskala OH 43062
Light breakfast and lunch is included. Also, the ability to review your personal business plan with Farm Credit.
8:30 am – 9:00 am – Registration, Check-in Welcome, and Introductions,
Michael Burgett, Ohio FVC President
9:00 am – 9:15 am - Welcome & Introductions – Michael Burgett, Ohio FVC
9:15 am – 10:30 am – Understanding the Impact of a Business Plan- Marcus Tyler Jr, Customer Resource Manager, and Bob Siegel, Regional Vice President Ag Lending, Farm Credit
10:30 am -11:00 am - Business Builder Grant – Häns Kness, Eastern Ohio Sustainable Agriculture Manager, USDA Appalachia Regional Food Business Center
11:00 am – 11:15 am - Break
11:15 am – 12:00 pm – Grant Writing 101, Michelle Wallace, CSU ANR Extension Educator NW and Denise Natoli Brooks ANR Extension Educator SE
12:00 pm – 13:00 pm – Lunch
13:00 pm – 15:00 pm Farm Tour – Buckeye Shroomery – Sara Coakley
Webinar Library
Educational Monthly Webinars
The Ohio FVC is excited to launch a new series of monthly webinars designed to provide valuable knowledge and practical tools for the farming community. Held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7 PM to 8 PM, these sessions will cover a wide range of topics tailored to meet the diverse needs of farmers. From mastering farm finances to exploring the art of beekeeping, these webinars are crafted to deliver relevant insights and actionable advice.
Can’t attend a live session? No problem—each webinar will be recorded and added to our growing library, ensuring you can access this wealth of information at your convenience. Stay tuned for registration links and upcoming topics, and don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and grow your farm’s potential.
Join us for these engaging and informative sessions, and let’s cultivate success together!