Your Professional Team: Real Estate Agent, Lender, Attorney 

How do you choose a real estate agent, a lender, and a real estate attorney to guide you through the farmland purchase process? How do you work effectively with them? To answer those questions, this webinar will feature a real estate agent very familiar with farmland searching and purchasing (Nathan Gudmunson of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group), a representative of one of the Farm Credit institutions (Sarah Hoerner of Compeer Financial), and an attorney with extensive experience with farmland real estate transactions (Ed Cox of Cox Law Firm, LLP). Each will also share their tips and insights about buying a farm, based on the experiences they have had with many clients.  

This will be a full-day program at the Antioch Farm, a hub of sustainability and hands-on learning at Antioch College. This event is designed for farmers from all backgrounds, practitioners, researchers, and community leaders who are passionate about soil health, sustainable agriculture, and collaborative project development. Registrants will connect onsite to participate in generally applicable soil health training/education; to learn about the Antioch College Micro Farm’s sustainable agriculture practices; to brainstorm innovative, fundable, and mutually beneficial projects; and to socialize with like-minded agriculturalists and environmentalists.

For Sale By Owner, Seller Financing & Other Alternative Options

Finding land through listings through a realtor and with traditional lending is not the only way farmers find land and purchase it. In fact, other approaches can offer the possibility of less expensive farmland ownership. In this webinar, Mike Ghia and Kathy Ruhf of Land For Good will detail some of the alternative options out there, including FSBO and seller financing. Harold Wilken of Janie’s Farm and Rachael & Jesse Smedberg of Tulip Tree Gardens will share their experiences.  

Join The Nature Conservancy for a Soil Health and Grain Quality Webinar. The speaker is Dr. Patrick Freeze, Western Region Outreach Scientist and Applied Research Lead from Ward Laboratories, Inc.

The Foodbank Inc. will offer guided tours of its urban garden, showcasing regenerative practices such as composting, biodiversity, interplanting, and the complete avoidance of pesticides and fertilizers. Guests will also explore our hydroponic lettuce greenhouse, which features beneficial insect integration, a custom nutrient blend tailored to Dayton’s water, a recycled water system, and sustainable growing techniques.

An event for 2025 Ohio Soil Health Week. Join Great Council State Park for an interactive presentation learning all about how soils form under prairie landscapes, why midwestern soils are considered “prime” for agricultural use, how we can implement more sustainable agriculture practices, and rediscover how native cultures farmed in sync with nature. The presentation will be followed by a short hike through the prairie down to the Little Miami River and back. There will be a guided tour of Great Council State Park, the museum dedicated to learning about the Shawnee Indians who once lived in the area.

The Search, The Purchase Process & Farmer Success Stories

Mike Ghia of Land For Good and Nathan Aaberg of Illinois FarmLink will share useful information about the farm search and purchase process. Marykate Glenn of Mustard Seed Farm and Chris & March Prchal of Trogg’s Hollow Farm will share their successful farm buying experiences. 

This EcoTalk will focus on a large constructed wetland complex constructed in 2022 near Williamsburg, Ohio.

This is the first part of a 6-part webinar series provided by CSU Extension. Marvel at the Blue Rock Station background story. Learn how the Blue Rock Station farmers decided to pursue farmland commons as a pathway to farmland transition

Join Greene County SWCD for a Forestry Walk at Wilmington College’s Academic Farm! Agronomy professor Jason Parrish will be joining to discuss a variety of topics including common plant identification, management strategies for controlling invasives, effects invasives have on the local ecosystem, the benefit of removal, and voluntary government conservation programs.

Learn from Jeremy Turner about the Shawnee tribe's history with the trade of hunting followed by a walk and talk at Clifton Gorge.

Join the Tecumseh Land Trust, Caesar’s Ford Theatre, Springfield Museum of Art & the Springfield Foundation in a remembrance of Tecumseh Memorial Day. Several activities are planned for this free event.

“Come Find Art” - The Springfield Museum of Art “Come Find Art” features artist meet & greets, hands-on activities and gallery explorations.

History Program - 2pm - Jeremy Turner ( Shawnee Tribe) and Kane Stratton offer a presentation that marks Springfield as the birthplace of Tecumseh.

Panel Discussion - 3 pm - Guests of Honor Brittany Hall, Eric Wensman & Aubree Wensman, all members of the Shawnee Tribe and direct decedents of Tecumseh, will discuss the impact of their ancestor’s legacy and his effort to serve his community.

This is a free event. A food truck will be on site.

For additional information about Caesar’s Ford Theatre, please visit cftohio.org.

We will have a booth at the Hasting Farm Fest. It is a two-day country music and community celebration held each fall at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ohio. The festival features live performances from national and regional artists, local food vendors, artisan booths, and family-friendly activities. All proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank and support agricultural programs across the region.

For more information and to buy tickets https://hastingfarmfest.com/

Stop by for a fun activity at our booth!

Kettering Parks Department presents EcoFEST 2025: The Change Begins With Us, a free, family-friendly celebration of sustainability and environmental awareness at Fraze Pavilion on Saturday, September 20 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Explore hands-on activities like recycled art, waste-free sorting, electric vehicle test drives, and a Halloween costume swap — plus enjoy food trucks, kids’ yoga, and more. Join us for a fun-filled day that brings our community together to protect the planet!

The Black Farming Conference, held September 26–28 at Central State University, celebrates and supports Black, Indigenous, and other farmers of color through workshops, networking, and resource-sharing. Hosted in partnership with the BIPOC Farming and Food Network, the event includes hands-on learning, vendor expos, and community gatherings. It’s a powerful space for education, empowerment, and advancing equity in agriculture.

You're invited to a special fundraising event benefiting Tecumseh Land Trust, held at the beautiful Springfield Museum of Art. Enjoy a silent auction featuring unique local items and experiences, along with select live auction highlights. All proceeds support the protection of the farms, forests, and open spaces that define our region.

https://www.tecumsehlandtrust.org/night-out-with-tlt

Whitehall Farm | 4633 US Route 68 N. | Yellow Springs, OH

Native flowers, grasses, trees, and shrubs

Plant catalog available https://www.tecumsehlandtrust.org/native-plant-sale

Rain or Shine
Plants available on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability.
No reservations or presales
Accepting cash, check & credit card payments.

All proceeds benefit TLT.

7391 S Pitchin Rd., Springfield
Calling all artists…here is your chance to paint or draw on a property protected by TLT with a conservation easement. We supply the location, you supply your materials

This is a free event.

The McCulloch family is welcoming us once again to Fen Run Farms – a cozy spot along the Little Miami River in Pitchin.

Yellow Springs Earth Day & Community Habitat Celebration

Apr 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Lawn at W.N. College & Livermore Streets, Livermore St, Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Join the community of Yellow Springs at its 5th annual Earth Day & Community Habitat Celebration outdoors at its NEW LOCATION on the lawn owned by the Yellow Springs Senior Center (same location as "Art on the Lawn" adjacent to the Antioch College campus and conveniently located off of Route 68).   

Enjoy native plant sales, environmentally-focused booths, a free "Milkweed for Monarchs" raffle, kids' activities and clothing swap with the Mills Lawn PTO, a household battery recycling collection & live music by the Corndrinkers. 

Local food trucks will be on site: Leerah's Vegan Treats, Salsa Brava & Brother Bear's Coffee.   Bring your own water bottle and shopping bag!  

Join us at the lovely conservation area on King Street, Yellow Springs. It is time for invasive species removal, prairie maintenance and native tree protection.

Bring gloves, tools, water bottle and meet by the King Street entrance.
Questions? Call Michele at 937-767-9490 ext 2 or michele@tecumsehlandtrust.org

Can’t make it on April 26 but still want to help? Contact Michele for information on how you can help keep Glass Farm Conservation Area beautiful!

SOLD OUT! PREREGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

Saturday, April 19, 2025  9:00am
Race will begin promptly at 9am -
Participants are asked to start on time.
No runner admitted to the course after 9:30 am.
Gates and Day of the Race registration(if space is available) opens at 8am.
Bib and tee shirt pick up also begins at 8 am.

Run, jog, or walk through the blooming fruit trees at Peifer Orchards. Of course, its up to Mother Nature if the trees are in bloom on race day.  This is a great way to celebrate Earth Day and support a fantastic conservation organization, Tecumseh Land Trust.
This is a family friendly event and dog friendly if leashed.  
T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after April 1, 2025 and will not be held after 9:30 am on race day.

Registration at: https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/Info/OH/YellowSprings/TecumsehAppleBlossom5K

Cost: $30/adults; $20/children (17 and under)

Location: Peifer Orchards 4590 US 68 N Yellow Springs, OH

All proceeds benefit Tecumseh Land Trust.

Presented by Tecumseh Land Trust and Peifer Orchards

Questions? Call Cathy at 937-767-9490 ext. 1.

From the Madison County OSU Ext the How to Lose Less series

This series focuses on how to better manage your farm finances.

go.osu.edu/loseless

There is no charge for the In-Person at Beck's Hybrids,720 US Highway, London, Ohio 43140  or Virtual Sessions.
All programs are from 9-11
Virtual links will be sent out the day before the session to the email provided.
For questions please contact the Madison County Extension Office at 740-852-0744

Session 5, Feb 18- Organic and Alternative Crops
Hurdles associated with Organic Grain Transition- Eric Richer
Alternatives to Corn and Soybeans- Osler Ortez
Conservation Options

Planning for the Future of Your Farm Feb. 18, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At Clark County Extension Office, 3130 E Main St, Springfield, OH 45503

OSU CFAES, Clark County Extension, and TLT will offer a day long workshop on farm succession planning. Michele attended this workshop earlier in the year and it covered everything you need to know including how to get started!

This workshop is designed to help farm families learn strategies and tools to successfully create a succession and estate plan that helps you transfer your farm’s ownership, management, and assets to the next generation. Learn how to have the crucial conversations about the future of your farm.

Workshop topics include: Developing Goals for Estate and Succession; Planning for the Transition of Control; Planning for the Unexpected; Communication and Conflict Management during Farm Transfer; Legal Tools and Strategies; Developing Your Team; Getting Your Affairs in Order; and Selecting an Attorney.

The base $80 registration fee allows 2 members from the family to attend and includes lunch, refreshments, and 1 set of course materials. Additional family members can attend for $20 per person.

Register at go.osu.edu/2025ClarkPFF.

Cancelled due to weather & a muddy, muddy parking area.

Always a fun, family event! Learn how Flying Mouse maple syrup is made, start to finish. After the tour, enjoy tasty refreshments compliments of our excellent volunteer bakers!

Tours at 2, 2:20, 2:40 and the last one is at 3 pm.

Maple syrup will be for sale.

Park at the Tecumseh Land Trust Office located at 4633 US RT 68 N, Yellow Springs. Flying Mouse Farm is right next door to the office.

This is a rain or shine event. It takes place entirely outside. Be prepared for the weather and mud.