South Side Family Farms

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

03/29/2026

Learn the simple roasting method that transforms zucchini into a flavorful, light summer side that’s reminiscent of garlic bread. Get the recipe at the link in the comments ⤵

12/21/2025

In 1979, a group of 130 farmers and consumers came together around the shared values of keeping family farms healthy and improving access to locally grown food. They founded a new organization to further these goals: Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA). This action marked the start of the annual OEFFA conference, bringing together farmers, eaters, and advocates in community and learning.

In many ways, the conference is synonymous with OEFFA. The conference has changed greatly in the past 46 years, just as OEFFA as an organization has grown and evolved.

2025 was a tough year for OEFFA and for many in our community. Costs of farming have skyrocketed, and supportive funding and other resources have become scarce, making it increasingly difficult to make a stable living as a farmer. Similarly, OEFFA lost a significant portion of funding while the costs of hosting an event like conference have increased dramatically. To keep the conference in its most recent format would have necessitated a substantial price increase for registration, meals, and other fees.

Staying together is an important part of facing challenges, and the 2026 OEFFA Conference: Finding Common Ground is still happening! We hope you will join us in February for a smaller, shorter, and more intimate conference. It will still provide the learning and community components we know and appreciate, but in a more focused and affordable format. Registration will open in early January and be limited to 200 attendees due to space limitations.

Learn more about this decision at news.oeffa.org/2025/12/19/2026conferencechanges. Thank you for your loyal partnership with OEFFA and the community we serve! 💚

12/16/2025

We must know the facts to fully address food apartheid. Land access and the transference of wealth must be acknowledged.We will only reclaim portions of stolen Black heritage and story, but we must maintain dignity in telling the truth about it.

12/03/2025

This month we coaxed the 14,000th pound of produce from our small farm and distributed it to our friends at AME Zion Church, Oakwood Community Center, Free Food Fridge and the families and organizations
in our local Solidarity Share program.

Our joy at sharing winter squash and collards with our beloved community was tempered with rage and fear as the administration snatched up SNAP benefits and millions of families faced acute food insecurity. Weaponized hunger is an unconscionable violence and a violation of basic human rights. Our tax dollars are NOT for militarized violence, mass deportations, or tax breaks for billionaires – they are for a social safety net and protections for our natural world. Even with the government reopened, the SNAP program is reduced and we can’t let up the pressure.

At Soul Fire Farm we continue to lend our voices to the SNAP4ALL campaign. We also mobilized an emergency “Food for the People” fund that has already distributed over $22,000 in groceries to local families and alumni of our farmer training programs.

Y’all know that farmers this time of year are season-weary and tired, and yet we are so honored to be called to step up and help ensure no one in our communities goes hungry.

12/02/2025

Full video: Meet Minister Aaron and learn what South Side Family Farms is all about! Don't forget to follow us on YouTube!

This Giving Tuesday, join the Harvest of Good. 🌱South Side Family Farms is growing more than food — we’re growing opportunity, health, and hope in a histori...

12/02/2025

To support our mission, donate here: https://donate.seedmoney.org/13336/south-side-family-farms

This Giving Tuesday, join the Harvest of Good. 🌱

South Side Family Farms is growing more than food. We’re growing opportunity, health, and hope in a historically redlined Columbus neighborhood. Through sustainable, community-led agriculture, we empower youth and residents to grow fresh, affordable produce right here at home.

Your donation today helps us:
🥬 Maintain our hydroponic lettuce + microgreens
🏡 Secure a larger indoor growing space
🌻 Expand community + youth garden programs
🔬 Teach STEM-based + climate-resilient farming

Our roots are strong, but with your support, we can flourish.
Let’s plant seeds of wellness, economic opportunity, and nourishment for generations to come. 💛

Give today!
South Side Family Farms 🌿

12/02/2025

Please consider supporting Southside Family Farms this ! Your gift helps us fight food insecurity and empower our neighbors through urban agriculture. Every dollar helps nourish families, support youth, and strengthen our SouthSide community. Your donation helps us keep our gardens growing and our community thriving. Let’s grow together. 🌿

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11/29/2025

11/28/2025

From hobby to paycheck - learn the steps to a profitable flower farm