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08/11/2004 |
4-H, Military Join Forces to Support Kids |
DAYTON, Ohio -- "I'm from Florida, but I live in Kentucky," said 12-year-old Jasmine Mills, whose father is in the U.S. Army.
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Martha Filipic |
Theresa Ferrari |
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04/14/2011 |
Ohio Programs Support 'Joining Forces' for Military Families |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, toured the country this week to kick off a new initiative, "Joining Forces," they said their goal was to mobilize support for "the extraordinary military families who sacrifice so much every day."
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Martha Filipic |
Theresa Ferrari, Brett zumFelde, Kirk Bloir |
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07/10/2012 |
Ohio State Offers New Major in Sustainability |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Beginning this fall, undergraduate students at Ohio State University with an interest in sustainability can put their passion into practice by choosing a new sustainability major.
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Martha Filipic |
Tim Haab, Ron Hendrick |
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09/12/2011 |
Champion Dog Breeder: 'I Owe It All to 4-H' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – David Vollette has made a mark showing and breeding dogs on an international scale. And, he says, it wouldn’t have happened without Ohio 4-H.
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Martha Filipic |
Tom Archer, Lucinda Miller, David Vollette |
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05/19/2011 |
Ohio 4-H Prepares Young People for the Workforce |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio 4-H isn't billed as a workforce preparation program. But in many important ways, the youth development program helps Ohio's children and teens build the skills they'll need once they enter the working world.
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Martha Filipic |
Tom Archer, Theresa Ferrari, Nate Arnett |
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04/09/2002 |
New Center to Promote Agricultural Safety and Health |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Agriculture is one of the most important United States industries, representing 13 percent of the nation's economy, but it is also one of the most dangerous. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Bean |
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10/17/2012 |
Study Provides Insight on Residents of Rural Food Deserts |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- "Food deserts" are normally thought of as low-income, blighted urban neighborhoods with little access to fresh, reasonably priced fruits and vegetables. But rural areas, despite their wide-open spaces and fertile farmland, can be food deserts, too.
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Martha Filipic |
Tom Blaine |
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12/22/2014 |
Genes in 'Bad' Fungi Could Lead to More Efficient Cellulosic Ethanol Production |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Fungal diseases cause significant losses food crops throughout the world. Now, an Ohio State University scientist is trying to use these bad fungi for good -- taking some of their genes to breed bioenergy crops that could make ethanol production cheaper and more efficient.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Tom Mitchell |
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10/09/2008 |
OSU South Centers Program Helps Boost Rural Development |
PIKETON, Ohio -- In Appalachia Ohio where low income, high unemployment, and lack of opportunities stifle economic growth, an Ohio State University program exists that works to boost rural development by pooling the resources, training and services of new and existing businesses. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Snyder |
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10/07/2009 |
More Health Care Options for Some Ohio Residents with New Cooperative |
PIKETON, Ohio – Some counties across Appalachia Ohio may see a boost in health care management and an increase in more affordable insurance options in early 2010 as the result of a new healthcare cooperative developed, in part, by a $200,000 rural economic development grant awarded to Ohio State University. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Snyder |
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10/09/2008 |
New Cooperative Targets Ohio Farmers' Markets |
PIKETON, Ohio -- A new statewide cooperative has formed to address the business needs of farmers' markets while raising their visibility with consumers interested in local products and foods.
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Candace Pollock, Christie Welch |
Tom Snyder |
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06/24/2005 |
Online Newsletter Focuses on Entrepreneurships |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An online newsletter, targeted to business management, policy-making and entrepreneurship education, is now available through Ohio State University's Farm Income Enhancement Program of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Sporleder |
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11/14/2006 |
Value-Added Investments Highlight Heartland Agdeavor Meeting |
WALDO, Ohio -- With value-added investments becoming an integral part of small ag businesses, it takes the right mix of economic, legal and financial advice to ensure their success. |
Candace Pollock |
Tom Sporleder |
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09/12/2011 |
USDA Secretary Vilsack: 'Agriculture is Cool Again' |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s number one industry and economic driver is again attracting the attention of young, talented people interested in a career in food and resource production and related sciences, according to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
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Andy Vance |
Tom Vilsack, Bobby Moser |
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08/30/2012 |
Review session to answer questions about animal antibiotic use, resistance |
LONDON, Ohio -- Livestock and poultry producers work with their veterinarians to use antibiotics for a variety of reasons, the most important of which is the treatment of sick animals, said Tom Wittum, Ohio State University professor of veterinary epidemiology in the colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health. Antibiotics also may be used to control or prevent disease in livestock populations, or for improved growth efficiency.
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Kyle Sharp |
Tom Wittum |
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09/07/2011 |
OSU South Centers Celebrate 20 Years with Open House Sept. 15 |
PIKETON, Ohio -- The Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon are celebrating two decades of diversifying agriculture and promoting economic development in southern Ohio, and want to share this milestone with area residents, friends and clientele past and present at a Sept. 15 open house.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Tom Worley |
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08/30/2004 |
International Relations Bringing Agribusiness Skills to Africa |
PIKETON, Ohio — Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon, in conjunction with Ohio State's International Programs in Agriculture, is teaming up with a university in east Africa to bring agribusiness skills to its country's residents.
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Candace Pollock |
Tom Worley, Mark Erbaugh |
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12/09/2010 |
Southern Ohio New and Small Farm College Explores Farm Enterprises |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Farmers interested in exploring land use options, expanding an agricultural or horticultural enterprise, or diversifying their acreage have the opportunity to attend the 2011 Southern Ohio New and Small Farm College.
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Candace Pollock |
Tony Nye |
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06/05/2008 |
OSU Extension Offers Meat Goat Field Day |
PLEASANTVILLE, Ohio -- Diversifying and sustaining a forage base to improve health and enhance animal performance will be the focus of an Ohio State University Extension meat goat field day. |
Candace Pollock |
Tony Nye |
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01/27/2012 |
Two Ohio Small Farm Conferences Set for March |
WILMINGTON, Ohio -- Small farm landowners interested in improving production and marketing practices will get the information they need in March at conferences hosted by Ohio State University Extension's Small Farm Program in Wilmington and Massillon.
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Tony Nye |
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01/15/2008 |
Learn About Ag Enterprises at Small Farm College |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is offering a nine-week short course for new landowners, and those individuals looking for information on launching agricultural and horticultural enterprises. |
Candace Pollock |
Tony Nye |
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02/29/2012 |
Selling Direct to Consumers Can Net Farmers and Producers More Money, Ohio State Expert Says |
WILMINGTON, Ohio – The "buy local" movement that has sparked an increased demand for locally grown and produced foods means that those farmers and producers who know how to market and sell their products directly to consumers can increase their farm income substantially by doing so, says an Ohio State University Extension educator.
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Tracy Turner |
Tony Nye, Mark Mechling |
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08/03/2012 |
2012 Farm Science Review Media Credential Request |
This year's Ohio State University Farm Science Review celebrates its 50th year and includes lots of newsworthy events, exhibits and presentations. Mark your calendars for Sept. 18-20, and be sure to join us at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
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Tracy Turner |
Tracy Turner |
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02/07/2005 |
Ins and Outs of Ag Marketing Focus of Conference |
MASON, Ohio — Agricultural marketing opportunities are the focus of the 3rd annual Ohio River Valley Farm Marketing Conference. The event is led by Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon Ohio Cooperative Development Center, along with a host of sponsors from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. |
Candace Pollock |
Travis West |
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01/18/2006 |
Renewable Energy Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurial Projects |
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Farmers, greenhouse businesses and economic development specialists interested in renewable energy entrepreneurial projects in Ohio have the opportunity to attend the Ohio Renewable Energy Conference. |
Candace Pollock |
Travis West |
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10/26/2009 |
Food Scientist Uses High Pressure to Keep Food Safe -- for a Long, Long Time |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University food science researcher V.M. "Bala" Balasubramaniam isn't feeling pressure to perform. He's using pressure.
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Martha Filipic |
V.M. "Bala" Balasubramaniam |
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09/22/2011 |
Media Advisory: Elementary, Middle School Students Get Taste of Food Science Sept. 26 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- About 100 elementary and middle school students from central Ohio schools will learn the basics about food science and technology and food safety at Ohio State University's Department of Food Science and Technology on Monday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m.
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Martha Filipic |
V.M. "Bala" Balasubramaniam |
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07/01/2005 |
Chow Line: Whats in a cheese? Just look at label (for 7/10/05) |
I noticed it says natural cheese on the label of my favorite cheese. Isnt all cheese natural?
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Martha Filipic |
Valente Alvarez |
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08/22/2002 |
Chow Line: Yogurt: It's the 'whey' to go (for 9/8/02) |
Sometimes when I open a container of yogurt, I find a bunch of watery stuff on top. Should I pour that off?
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Martha Filipic |
Valente Alvarez |
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03/24/2011 |
Savoring Success: Entrepreneur Credits OSU Extension’s Food Industries Center for Company’s Growth |
HAMILTON, Ohio -- In 1999, Dan Wampler took a risk, deciding to step off his career path at a major flavorings company in Cincinnati to start his own business.
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Martha Filipic |
Valente Alvarez, Dan Wampler |
