20th Annual Stinner Summit is September 18, 2026

Taking the Future into Our Own Lands:

Agroecological Collaborations to Reduce Farm Reliance on Fossil Fuels

20th Annual Stinner Summit

Friday, September 18, 2026   |   9 am to 4 pm

Malabar Farm State Park, Richland County, Ohio

Whether from dwindling supplies, international turmoil, or regulations, we can expect oil prices to remain turbulent and high—along with the many basic farm inputs derived from petroleum. Farm operators have no choice but to absorb these price increases. Or do they?

The Ohio State University’s Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP) invites farmers, policy makers, educators, food processors and distributors, researchers, and non-profits to join us for an all-day event on September 18. At the 20th annual Stinner Summit, attendees will brainstorm, discuss, and prioritize projects that could reduce our farming systems’ dependence on fossil fuel-based inputs. The Summit process invites people from different backgrounds to share their ideas and experiences.

Farmers and others are responding to high fuel and input prices in many ways, including agroecological and regenerative approaches that reduce the need for inputs, alternative fuels and energy sources, and more energy efficient local food supply chains. Together we will discuss the pros and cons of strategies and projects that can be supported by the Stinner Endowment.  

The event is free and will include a lunch featuring local foods. Space is limited. Registration is required before September 11. To register click the button bellow. If you have questions contact Cheryl Fischnich at fischnich.1@osu.edu or 330-202-3537.