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03/24/2008 |
OSU Extension Conference Targets New Farm Opportunities |
MARIETTA, Ohio -- New on-farm opportunities, from raising meat goats to starting a vineyard to managing honey bees, will be the focus of an Ohio State University Extension-sponsored event intended to help farmers capture the growing trend of locally grown, fresh-from-the-farm products. |
Candace Pollock |
Eric Barrett |
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09/13/2010 |
OSU Extension e-Store Selling Educational Publications at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – Farm Science Review visitors will have the opportunity to take home a little piece of Ohio State University educational sessions being offered during the show. |
Candace Pollock |
Cindy McCain |
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07/18/2012 |
OSU Extension Empowers Ohio's Families, Consumers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Organizations across Ohio that work with Ohio State University Extension indicate a strong need for Extension materials about health, family relations and personal finance.
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Martha Filipic |
Liz Smith |
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01/04/2010 |
OSU Extension Entomologists Part of National Award Recognitions on Soybean Pest Management |
WOOSTER, Ohio – Ohio's long-standing Extension contributions to soybean pest management have resulted in two recognitions for Ohio State University Extension soybean researchers Ron Hammond and Andy Michel. |
Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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07/29/2005 |
OSU Extension Event to Bring the Green Industry to NW Ohio |
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension, along with a fledgling garden and landscape association, are looking to raise awareness of the green industry in northwest Ohio through an afternoon-driven field day. |
Candace Pollock |
Becky McCann |
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12/11/2012 |
OSU Extension Expert: Cold Weather Increases Livestock Energy Needs |
WOOSTER, Ohio – While colder temperatures now experienced throughout the region mean livestock producers need to be aware of increased livestock energy requirements, those animals that may be thinner because of the drought could need extra energy supplements sooner, an Ohio State University Extension educator said.
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Tracy Turner |
Rory Lewandowski |
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05/02/2012 |
OSU Extension Expert: Proposed Farm Safety Rule Withdrawn, But Training for Teens Still Needed |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The move last week by the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw proposed rules that would have banned children younger than 16 from using most power-driven farm equipment without first taking a training course means that farm families won’t have to take on new requirements for their children to work on the farm, but previous legislation still requires young workers to have some training when working on a farm, said Ohio State University Extension's state safety leader.
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Tracy Turner |
Dee Jepsen |
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09/17/2007 |
OSU Extension Heifer Program Seeing Success |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Synchronizing artificial breeding of replacement heifers compared to natural breeding stimulates reproduction earlier in the season, resulting in larger calves at market and potentially more profit for a farmer. |
Candace Pollock |
Bill Doig |
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11/08/2011 |
OSU Extension Helping Landowners, Communities Handle Shale Gas Issues |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Shale gas development in Ohio could mean thousands of Ohio jobs, windfalls for landowners leasing away their mineral rights, and economic development for struggling communities.
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Martha Filipic |
Steve Schumacher, Peggy Hall, Mike Hogan, Fred Schwarz |
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04/27/2010 |
OSU Extension Helping Ohio Schools Better Manage Pests |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State University Extension is helping Ohio school systems better manage pest problems while meeting requirements to become Integrated Pest Management (IPM) "Star Certified." |
Candace Pollock |
Barb Bloetscher |
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02/07/2008 |
OSU Extension Holds First Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Conference |
BUTLER, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will be offering its first Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist conference to meet recertification requirements of program members and create interest among new participants so they can become more effective volunteers. |
Candace Pollock |
J.P. Lieser |
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02/04/2009 |
OSU Extension Horticulturist/State Master Gardener Coordinator Honored by ONLA |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension's statewide Master Gardener volunteer coordinator has received the Ohio Nursery Landscape Association's 2009 Teacher/Public Service Award.
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Candace Pollock |
Jim Chatfield |
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11/03/2008 |
OSU Extension ID System for Animal-Drawn Vehicles Becomes Standard |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After a decade of advocacy and education, Ohio State University Extension recommendations for lighting and marking animal-drawn equipment have been standardized, paving the way for national and international adoption of safety procedures on vehicles, such as Amish buggies, horse-drawn farm wagons and urban carriages.
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Candace Pollock |
Dee Jepsen, Tom Bean |
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01/30/2012 |
OSU Extension Launches New Forest Products Website |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With industrial output totaling $22.4 billion, Ohio's forest products industry makes a significant impact on the state's economy. To reflect the importance of this sector and to better serve the needs of its production forestry clientele, Ohio State University Extension has launched a new website dedicated to the industry: http://ohiowood.osu.edu.
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Mauricio Espinoza |
Eric McConnell |
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09/17/2007 |
OSU Extension Livestock Program Adding Value to Industry |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Cattleman's Association have launched a new program that adds value to livestock educational programs and recognizes producers' management and marketing efforts. |
Candace Pollock |
Bill Doig |
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07/09/2009 |
OSU Extension Master Gardeners Sponsoring Free Presentation on Ash Seed Collection and Preservation |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With fears that Emerald ash borer will decimate the nation's ash tree population, efforts are underway to save the species through seed collection and preservation. Ohio State University Extension Franklin County Master Gardeners will sponsor a free presentation on how this process works and how the public can participate. |
Candace Pollock |
Cory Skurdal |
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03/04/2008 |
OSU Extension Newsletter a Million Dollar Value |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers saved an average of $2,400 last year using Ohio State University Extension's Ohio Ag Manager newsletter as a farm management resource tool, according to an OSU Extension survey. |
Candace Pollock |
David Marrison |
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02/06/2008 |
OSU Extension Offering Beginning Beekeeping Workshop |
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will offer a beginning beekeeping workshop for those interested in a beekeeping operation and to discuss the state of bee populations. |
Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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02/02/2010 |
OSU Extension Offering Conferences for Small Farm Landowners |
WILMINGTON, Ohio – Ohio State University Extension will host two conferences in March dedicated to small farm landowners.
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Candace Pollock |
Mike Hogan, Tony Nye |
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10/13/2009 |
OSU Extension Offering Cow/Calf School in November |
BELLE VALLEY, Ohio – Get the latest on pasture management, herd health, grain outlook and other livestock related topics at an Ohio State University Cow/Calf School being held in November. |
Candace Pollock |
Clif Little |
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01/08/2008 |
OSU Extension Offering Dairy Management Workshops |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is aiding farmers in the future of dairy management with a series of workshops this winter. |
Candace Pollock |
Diane Shoemaker |
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07/18/2014 |
OSU Extension offers Aquaculture Conference to Promote Fish Farming |
PIKETON, Ohio – People interested in learning business strategies to develop and maintain a healthy and sustainable fish farming operation can do so during a conference on aquaculture offered by a group of educators, including those from Ohio State University Extension.
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Julie Moose |
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02/07/2008 |
OSU Extension Offers Cheese-Making Workshop |
JEFFERSON, Ohio -- Ohio dairy, sheep and goat producers interested in boosting profits can learn about the cheese-making business through an Ohio State University Extension workshop. |
Candace Pollock |
David Marrison |
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07/25/2012 |
OSU Extension Offers Dairy Forum, Open House Aug. 8-10 |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dairy nutritionists, industry professionals, producers and anyone who wants to learn the latest research on Jersey cattle, milk production and developing a Jersey branded beef program can get tips from the experts during a Dairy Educational Forum and Open House at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, on Ohio State University's campus.
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Tracy Turner |
Maurice Eastridge |
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01/10/2008 |
OSU Extension Offers Fact Sheets on Estate Planning |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension has developed a series of fact sheets to aid individuals in understanding the basic concepts of estate planning and the process of developing an estate plan. |
Candace Pollock |
Jim Skeeles |
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02/01/2010 |
OSU Extension Offers Farmers' Market Series This Winter |
OWENSVILLE, Ohio – Ohio State University Extension will offer two workshops this winter as part of its Farmers' Market series for those interested in learning about food safety and direct marketing. |
Candace Pollock |
Latham Farley |
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10/13/2011 |
OSU Extension Offers Income Tax Schools |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will offer eight OSU Income Tax Schools across Ohio from Nov. 9 through Dec. 10. These two-day schools are designed for those who have some experience preparing and filing federal and state tax returns for individuals and small businesses. Instruction will focus on federal tax law changes and on the issues that tax preparers may encounter in 2011 returns. The schools also will include an Ohio income tax update.
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David Marrison |
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01/14/2008 |
OSU Extension Offers Intensive Crop Production Workshops |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will offer a series of intensive crop producer workshops this winter covering topics related to crop production, weed management, plant pathology and entomology. |
Candace Pollock |
Harold Watters |
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10/01/2007 |
OSU Extension Offers Landscape Design Program |
DELAWARE, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will be offering a program on the basics of landscape design on Oct. 11. |
Candace Pollock |
Cindy Kaelber |
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07/05/2012 |
OSU Extension Offers Livestock Mortality Composting Certification Course |
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Livestock producers looking to learn ways to deal with livestock mortality can earn livestock mortality composting certification in a course offered by an Ohio State University Extension educator.
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Tracy Turner |
Chris Bruynis |
