The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (http://www.oeffa.org/index.php) supports sustainable agriculture by sponsoring farm tours of organic farms throughout Ohio and helps farmers and gardeners by holding educational events.
There are many OEFFA sponsored events throughout Northeast Ohio in the coming weeks.
From their event page at : http://www.oeffa.org/events.php
Lake Effect Chapter Farm Tour: Maplestar Farm
Auburn Township, Ohio
10382 East Washington Street
Auburn Township, OH
Saturday, May 14, 2011 2 p.m.
Join your friends at OEFFA's Lake Effect Chapter for one of the first farm tours of the season!
Maplestar Farm is owned by Jake and Dawn Trethewey and has been in the Trethewey family since 1940. This 40 acre farm (14 certified organic by OEFFA) grows 6 acres of produce including asparagus, strawberries, garlic, fingerling potatoes, and sweet corn. They sell produce at their own roadside stand, through a CSA, and to local restaurants.
If you're farming, thinking about farming, or just enjoy good food, this is a great opportunity to see one of Ohio's organic farms up close, ask questions, and meet fellow farmers and foodies.
Directions: Maplestar Farm is located between Route 306 and Auburn Rd. on E. Washington St. (old State Route 422). Contac
Peninsula, OH
Boston Store
1548 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 6-9 p.m.
The second class in the Your Farm Business series organized by the Countryside Conservancy is an in depth discussion of options for funding a farm business including farm specific loans and savings programs. We will look at developing realistic budgets and accurate financial statements.
Suggested prerequisite: Starting Your Farm Business.
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