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Connecting with Candidates: A Guide for Ohio’s Food and Farm Community
The 2026 General Election is just 48 days away, and now is an important time to engage with the candidates and elected officials who will shape policies affecting Ohio’s food and farm systems.
Voting is one way to participate in our democracy, but engagement can take many forms—including learning where candidates stand on issues that matter to you, asking questions, and sharing your experiences as a farmer, food producer, consumer, or community member.
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) community represents people with many different perspectives. What brings us together is a shared interest in understanding how policymakers can support strong, resilient local and regional food systems.
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Grassroots and Dirty Boots: A New OEFFA Policy Podcast!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Grassroots and Dirty Boots, which can be found on Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Apple Podcasts. In this podcast, we will talk about movements of change from the ground up and highlight stories from advocates and leaders across the food and farm system. Each episode centers on grassroots movements in the heartland and uplifts the experiences of OEFFA members and others who are part of our vibrant community of changemakers.
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OEFFA Policy Fellow Launches New Guide: ‘Navigating the Agricultural Landscape’
Jennifer Lumpkin lives and grows in Cleveland, Ohio. Drawing from her experiences as a food systems advocate and beginning farmer, she has prepared an all-encompassing guide as our second OEFFA Policy Fellow.
Navigating the Agricultural Landscape provides a firsthand look at the processes involved in communicating with agricultural departments, better understanding farmer support programs, and advocating within various levels of government.
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