INDIAN HILL, OH (FOX19) - The next stop on the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association’s 2011 farm tour series will be at Turner Farm in Indian Hill, Tuesday, July 19 from 6-8 p.m.

In operation since 1795, Turner Farm is one of three working farms remaining in Indian Hill. As a certified organic nonprofit educational farm, the staff provides instruction on various topics. The farm distributes their products through a 50 member CSA. On this tour, participants will view beehives, equine-based land management techniques, and learn about year-round production using cold frames, row cover, and high tunnels.

Turner Farm received a USDA SARE Farmer Rancher grant for environmental monitoring and to study the use of wool as a mulch.

The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program offers an array of competitive grants for researchers, agricultural educators, students, farmers and ranchers.

SYMMES TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Lake Isabella will host Tackle Trade Days on Saturdays, May 14, June 11, July 9 and October 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  A variety of new and used vintage lures, rods, reels and more will be available for the experienced and amateur angler.

Tackle Trade Days will showcase local fishing equipment vendors in a flea-market style setting. Anglers are sure to find that right fishing pole or lure from the large selection of bargain gear.

Tackle Trade Days is free and open to the public. Any dealers or individuals who would like to sell their gently used fishing gear are asked to call the Lake Isabella boathouse at (513) 791-1663 to reserve a spot.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - In celebration of Earth Day, the PTOs and PTAs in Sycamore Community Schools have partnered with the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative to sponsor an e-cycle event from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on April 30 at Montgomery Elementary School, 9609 Montgomery Road.

During this event, community members can drop off computers or computer accessories in any condition. Newer computer components can be reused or refurbished for local schools, nonprofit organizations and those in need. Older computers and nonworking components will be responsibly recycled.

“This is a great way for people to help neighbors in need and ensure old computers do not become a part of local landfills,” explained Sarah Newman, Blue Ash Elementary parent and event coordinator.