Editor: Events that are new or have been revised since the previous update are indicated.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Jan. 14:
January
NEW: Jan. 14: Ecology and Language, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 333 Kottman Hall, Ohio State University, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus. Ninth annual Martin Luther King Day Linguistics Symposium. Explores “interface between ecological and linguistic lines of evidence." Sponsored by Department of Linguistics and School of Environment and Natural Resources. Information: http://go.osu.edu/HNK.
NEW: Jan. 16: Central Ohio Agronomy School, 6:30-9 p.m., Mondays through Feb. 20, Knox County Agricultural Center, 1025 Harcourt Road, Mt. Vernon. Features comprehensive, up-to-date crop production and agricultural technology information. $50 registration covers all six weeks of the program. Information: http://go.osu.edu/HEg or 740-397-0401.
Jan. 16: Pre-registration deadline for Ohio Maple Days, which are Jan. 26 at the Lutheran Memorial Camp in Fulton in Morrow County, Jan. 27 at the Mennonite Christian Assembly Church in Fredericksburg in Wayne County, and Jan. 27-28 at Joe J.S. Miller’s Window Shop in Burton in Geauga County. Educational sessions for maple producers. Sponsored by Ohio Maple Program of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Pre-registration $30 by Jan. 16, includes lunch; admission $35 at the door, lunch not included. The Jan. 27 session in Burton is an evening trade show and roundtable discussion; $3 admission at the door. Information: http://go.osu.edu/HJW or 330-263-3799.
NEW: Jan. 17: Small Farm College, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Feb. 28. In southern Ohio at the Pike County office of Ohio State University Extension, OSU Endeavor Center, 1862 Shyville Road, Piketon. In northern Ohio at the Morrow County office of OSU Extension, Cardinal Center, near the intersection of Interstate 71 and State Route 61, Mt. Gilead. Eight-week program for new and small farm owners. Registration $150 for first member from family, $50 for each additional family member; covers all eight weeks of the course. Information: nye.1@osu.edu or 937-382-0901.
Jan. 17: Soil and Water Conservation Society Winter Meeting, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Ohio Department of Agriculture, Bromfield Building, 8995 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg. Reducing soluble phosphorus in surface water is the focus. Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center experts are some of the speakers. Registration, which includes lunch, is $25 by Jan. 10, $35 afterward. Information: http://go.osu.edu/HBH (pdf).
Jan. 18-19: Certified Crop Adviser Exam Training Session, Shelby County office of Ohio State University Extension, 810 Fair Road, Sidney. $225. Information: 937-484-1526 or watters.35@cfaes.osu.edu.
Jan. 18: Livestock Mortality Composting Workshop, 7-9 p.m., Wyandot County Recycling Center, 11385 County Highway 4, Carey. Registration: $15 by Jan. 13. Details on alternative, cost-effective, environmentally friendly ways to dispose of dead livestock. Registration $15. Information: http://go.osu.edu/GcY (pdf) or 419-447-707.
Jan. 20: Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Open House (construction majors only), 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 1328 Dover Road, Wooster. Sessions and activities for prospective construction management students; breakfast, lunch included. Free. Information: http://ati.osu.edu/register_openhouse.shtml or 330-287-1327.
Jan. 22-25: Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show (CENTS) and Ohio State University Nursery Short Course, Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High St., Columbus. Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center experts are some of the speakers. Registration cost varies with workshops, Short Course participation and other factors. Information: http://www.onla.org/.
Jan. 24: Stone Lab Winter Program and Silent Auction, 7-9 p.m., Longaberger Alumni House, Ohio State University, 2200 Olentangy River Road, Columbus. Speaker is Jeff Reutter, Stone Lab and Ohio Sea Grant director, on “Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Erie and Ohio: Causes, Solutions and the Outlook for 2012”; auction proceeds benefit Stone Lab programs and scholarships. Free. Information: http://stonelab.osu.edu/events/winter-program/ or 614-292-8949.
Jan. 25-26: Heart of America Grazing Conference, first day starts 5:30 p.m., second day 7:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 222 Potomac Blvd., Mt. Vernon, Ill. Sessions for farmers on current grazing issues; Ohio State University Extension is a co-sponsor. Registration $35 for one day, $50 for both days. Information: http://go.osu.edu/GhJ (pdf) or 618-695-4917.
NEW: Jan. 26: Environmental Science as an Ethically-driven Integrative Science, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 103 Kottman Hall, Ohio State University, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, with video link to 123 Williams Hall, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Speaker is Cal DeWitt, University of Wisconsin, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Free. Information: 614-292-2265 or 330-263-3659.
Jan. 26: Ohio Maple Days, Morrow County Meeting, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Lutheran Memorial Camp, 2790 State Route 61, Fulton. Educational sessions for maple producers. Sponsored by Ohio Maple Program of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Pre-registration $30 by Jan. 16, includes lunch; admission $35 at the door, lunch not included. Information: http://go.osu.edu/HJW or 330-263-3799.
Jan. 27: Ohio Maple Days, Wayne and Holmes Counties Meeting, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mennonite Christian Assembly Church, 10664 Fryburg Road/Wayne County Road 501, Fredericksburg. Educational sessions for maple producers. Sponsored by Ohio Maple Program of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Pre-registration $30 by Jan. 16, includes lunch; admission $35 at the door, lunch not included. Information: http://go.osu.edu/HJW or 330-263-3799.
Jan. 27: Ohio Maple Days, Geauga County Trade Show and Roundtable Discussion, 5-9 p.m., Joe J.S. Miller’s Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton. Roundtable at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Ohio Maple Program of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Admission $3 at the door. Full-day Geauga County Meeting is the next day, Jan. 28. Information: http://go.osu.edu/HJW or 330-263-3799.
NEW: Jan. 28: The Dunn Paradigm: How We Transformed Our Town Into an Environmental Stewardship Community, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Shisler Conference Center, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Free. Speaker is Cal DeWitt, University of Wisconsin, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, on Dunn, Wisc.’s award-winning sustainable growth management. Free. Information: 614-292-2265 or 330-263-3659.
Jan. 28: Ohio Maple Days, Geauga County Meeting, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Joe J.S. Miller’s Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton. Educational sessions for maple producers. Sponsored by Ohio Maple Program of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Pre-registration $30 by Jan. 16, includes lunch; admission $35 at the door, lunch not included. Information: 330-263-3799.
Jan. 31: Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicator Recertification Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kalahari Conference Center and Resort, 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky. Information: http://pested.osu.edu/ or 614-292-4070.
February
Feb. 4: Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Open House, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 1328 Dover Road, Wooster. Sessions and activities for prospective students; breakfast, lunch included. Free. Information: http://ati.osu.edu/register_openhouse.shtml or 330-287-1327.
Feb. 8: Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicator Recertification Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Information: http://pested.osu.edu/ or 614-292-4070.
Feb. 10: Registration deadline for 2012 Ohio 4-H Teen Conference, which is March 10 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus. Registration $35 by Feb. 10, lunch included; $45 after Feb. 10, lunch not included. Information: http://www.ohio4h.org/teenconference/.
Feb. 11: Leisure Birding, 9-11 a.m., Secrest Arboretum, Seaman Orientation Plaza, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Birdwatching walk led by members of Greater Mohican Audubon Society. Free. Information: 330-464-2148.
Feb. 15: Strengths Finder Workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, 105 Agricultural Administration Building, Ohio State University, 2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus. Presented by OSU Leadership Center. Registration $55. Information: http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu/ or 614-292-3114.
Feb. 15: Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicator Recertification Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton. Information: http://pested.osu.edu/ or 614-292-4070.
Feb. 18-19: Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Annual Conference, Granville High School and Middle School, 248 New Burg St., Granville. Sessions on organic farming and related topics; “Sowing the Seeds of Our Food Sovereignty” is the theme; Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center experts are some of the speakers. Information: http://www.oeffa.org or 614-421-2022.
NEW: Feb. 20: Produce Safety Program, 1-4 p.m., Homerville Auction, 9430 Spencer Road, Homerville. Focuses on Good Agricultural Practices for preventing microbial contamination of fruits and vegetables on farms. Presented by Ohio State University’s Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team. Admission $10. Information: 330-202-3555, ext. 2918.
Feb. 20: Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Open House, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 1328 Dover Road, Wooster. Sessions and activities for prospective students; breakfast, lunch included. Free. Information: http://ati.osu.edu/register_openhouse.shtml or 330-287-1327.
Feb. 25: Friends of Chadwick Arboretum Pancake Breakfast and Winter Walk, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, Ohio State University, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus. Information: 614-688-3479.
March
NEW: March 3: Beekeeping Workshop, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fisher Auditorium, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Information: 330-263-3723.
March 3: 30th Annual Charter Captains Conference, Bowling Green State University Firelands Campus, Cedar Point Center, One University Drive, Huron. Ohio Sea Grant and Ohio State University Extension experts are some of the speakers; the two organizations are among the sponsors. Information: gabriel.78@osu.edu or 419-898-3631.
March 6: 2012 Ohio Woodland, Water and Wildlife Conference, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Mid-Ohio Conference Center, 890 West 4th St., Mansfield. Sessions on current natural resource issues for natural resource professionals and land managers. Sponsored by Ohio State University Extension’s Ohio Woodland Stewards Program. Information: http://go.osu.edu/GhK.
March 8: Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicator Recertification Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus. Information: http://pested.osu.edu/ or 614-292-4070.
March 9-10: Southwest Ohio Small Farm Conference and Trade Show, Wilmington College, 1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington. Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center experts are some of the speakers. Ohio State’s Small Farm Program is the sponsor. Information: nye.1@osu.edu or 937-382-0901, ext. 15.
March 9-10: Ohio Farmers’ Market Conference, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, Ohio State University, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus. Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center of the Ohio State University South Centers. Information: http://ohiofarmersmarkets.osu.edu/.
March 10: 2012 Ohio 4-H Teen Conference, Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus. Registration $35 by Feb. 10, lunch included; $45 after Feb. 10, lunch not included. Information: http://www.ohio4h.org/teenconference/.
March 12: Discount registration deadline for 2012 Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop, which is March 24 at the Kings Island Resort and Conference Center, 2691 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Registration $45 by March 12, $55 after March 12, last day to register March 19. Information: http://go.osu.edu/HBY.
March 13: Registration deadline for Ohio Compost Operator Education Course, which is March 21 in the Shisler Center, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Registration $175 for Organics Recycling Association of Ohio members, $225 for non-members. Information: http://go.osu.edu/GcZ (pdf) or 330-202-3533.
March 19: Registration deadline for 2012 Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop, which is March 24 at the Kings Island Resort and Conference Center, 2691 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Registration $45 by March 12, $55 March 12, last day to register March 19. Information: http://go.osu.edu/HBY.
March 21: Dormant Pruning Workshop, 8 a.m.-noon, Secrest Arboretum, Seaman Orientation Plaza, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Registration $50. Information: 330-464-2148.
March 21: Ohio Compost Operator Education Course, 8 a.m.-4:30p.m., Shisler Center, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Registration $175 for Organics Recycling Association of Ohio members, $225 for non-members. Information: http://go.osu.edu/GcZ (pdf) or 330-202-3533.
March 24: 2012 Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Kings Island Resort and Conference Center, 2691 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Registration $45 by March 12, $55 after March 12, last day to register March 19. Information: http://go.osu.edu/HBY.
NEW: March 30: Produce Safety Program, 1-4 p.m., Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Focuses on Good Agricultural Practices for preventing microbial contamination of fruits and vegetables on farms. Presented by Ohio State University’s Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team. Admission $10. Information: 330-202-3555, ext. 2918.
March 31: Small Farm Conference and Trade Show, R.G. Drage Career Center, 6805 Richville Drive SW, Massillon. Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center experts are some of the speakers; Ohio State’s Small Farm Program is the sponsor. Information: nye.1@osu.edu or 937-382-0901, ext. 15.
March 31: Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Open House, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 1328 Dover Road, Wooster. Sessions and activities for prospective students; breakfast and lunch included. Free. Information: http://ati.osu.edu/register_openhouse.shtml or 330-287-1327.
April
NEW: April 14: Leisure Birding, 9-11 a.m., Secrest Arboretum, Seaman Orientation Plaza, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Birdwatching walk led by members of Greater Mohican Audubon Society. Free. Information: 330-464-2148.
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Photo credit: University of Maine Cooperative Extension.