Food & Farm Economies at Gorman Heritage Farm: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – 4:30 to 6:30 PM (ET)

Part of the Alpaugh Scholars Professional Development Series

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Gorman Heritage Farm,10052 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Earn 2 hours toward CEU credit

About Gorman Heritage Farm

Gorman Heritage Farm is a 122-acre nonprofit working farm and outdoor education center located in Evendale, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati. Its mission is to educate and inspire through direct experience with agriculture, the land, and the food we eat. Originally a family farm passed down through generations, Jim and Dorothy Gorman donated the land to the community rather than selling it to developers, ensuring it would remain a place for hands-on learning. Today, over 25,000 people visit each year to learn about sustainable food production, exploring the farm’s gardens, animals, and trails while gaining a firsthand understanding of how a small, working farm operates

The Experience

Join us at Gorman Heritage Farm, a 122-acre nonprofit working farm and outdoor education center in Evendale, Ohio, for an immersive exploration of food and farm economics. This interactive professional development session is designed for educators seeking to bring real-world economic concepts, career pathways, and hands-on learning into their classrooms.

What to Expect:

Discover how a small, nonprofit farm operates and sustains itself through a private tour and hands-on activities, including:

• Private Facilities Tour — Explore Gorman Heritage Farm’s grounds, gardens, and farmyard with an inside look at day-to-day farm operations
• Farm Yard Economics Talk — Hear from the Farm Yard Manager about the real costs of raising animals for protein production
• Row Crop Economics Talk — Learn from the Row Crops Manager about the economics behind planting, harvesting, and managing crops
• Food Economies Game — Participate in an interactive game that brings core economic concepts — supply chains, production costs, and pricing — to life

Ideal For: Educators, curriculum developers, and professional development coordinators interested in food and farm economics, agricultural literacy, career readiness, and nonprofit business models.

Benefits of the Alpaugh Scholars Program

• $100 Amazon gift card for attending at least 3 of the Alpaugh Scholars sessions (6 total sessions available; 3 additional dates TBD in late winter/spring)
• Free ticket (valued at $150) to the Economics Center’s 2027 Annual Event – includes entrance to the main cocktail reception and awards presentation
• Alpaugh Scholars 2026–2027 Certificate
• CEU contact hours
• Recognition email to your principal or supervisor upon completion of the financial literacy PD series
• Name listed on the Economics Center website as a 2026–2027 Alpaugh Scholar
• Access to a private Facebook group — connect with fellow educators, share resources, and stay updated on upcoming sessions
• Learn more about the Alpaugh Scholars Program