State News
Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
The "Pastures for Profit" grazing school is a comprehensive course in Management Intensive Grazing
Three Woodland Management Classes to be held in Northeast Ohio
Ashtabula County is blessed to have acres upon acres of woodlands which provide many benefits to landowners. Each year, OSU Extension in conjunction with the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program at Ohio State University offers workshops to help landowners increase their forestry management skills leading to better` informed management decisions and healthier forests. OSU Extension will be hosting three woodland programs in Northeast Ohio in the next few months. Each of these programs will feature OSU Extension Specialists from the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program.
2012 Beef Youth Scholarship Available
OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association are pleased to announce they will be awarding a beef scholarship to a deserving Ashtabula County Senior Student who will be attending an accredited full four year college or an accredited two year technical institute in 2012-2013. Approximately $1,000 in scholarships will be awarded this year.
"Financial & Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Leases/Royalties Workshops" to be Held
“A $5.00 meeting which may save you thousands!” OSU Extension in Northeast Ohio is pleased to be offering workshops to help landowners understand the financial and tax implications of oil & gas leases/royalties. This workshop titled “Financial & Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Leases/Royalties in Northeast Ohio will feature David Marrison, OSU Extension Associate Professor, who will discuss the financial and tax implications of Marcellus Shale Leases.
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School on January 31, 2012 in Williamsfield, Ohio
The OSU Extension offices in northeast Ohio are pleased to announce the Northeast Ohio Agronomy Day will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Williamsfield Community Center in Williamsfield, Ohio. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Pesticide Re-certification Sessions planned for Northeast Ohio in 2012
The OSU Extension offices in northeast Ohio would like to remind farmers who need their private pesticide applicators license renewed by March 31, 2012 that six re-certification sessions will be held in four locations for Northeast Ohio. These sessions will be on January 13 in Medina, January 20 in Williamsfield (two sessions), February 10 in Parkman (two sessions), and March 8 in Perry.
Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Ohio; Maples, Other Trees at Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture today (6/17) announced the first discovery of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Ohio trees!
2011 4-H Carnival Draws Crowd
The 3nd annual 4-H Carnival, was held on Monday, October 3rd, during National 4-H week at the County Fairgrounds. This event was held to encourage families who are interested in 4-H to come and learn about the fun programs 4-H has to offer. It also serves as a way to end the year for members who are currently enrolled in the program.
Northeast Ohio Agriculture Blog
The OSU Extension offices in the Western Reserve EERA (Extension Education and Research Area) invites agriculture producers in Northeast Ohio to log on and check out the new Northeast Ohio Agriculture Blog located at: http://northeastohioagriculture.wordpress.com/
Northeast Ohio Shared Commercial Kitchen Survey
Ready to start your own salsa business but need a really big kitchen? A local committee is conducting a needs survey to receive input from any small business owner or agricultural producer who is interested in using a shared commercial kitchen.
