OSU Extension, Delaware County Ag

Happy Labor Day! 🌟 Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd. Enjoy the holiday, and we'll be back to assist you on Tuesday!

The Ohio State University Extension Small Ruminants Team is hosting a 6-part All About Goats! Fall Webinar series. This webinar series is going to answer producers burning questions concerning their own herd and help new producers start their herds. Whether you are thinking about or currently raising Dairy or Meat goats- this webinar is for you! All youth livestock exhibitors are encouraged to attend. Registration is required and can be completed by visiting go.osu.edu/allaboutgoatsfall

Ohio Berry Field Night at OSU South Centers! 🍓🍇🌱

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 28
🕔 Time: 5-9 p.m. Eastern
📍 Location: OSU South Centers, 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, Ohio 45661

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced grower, don't miss this opportunity to learn proven techniques to maximize the production and quality of your plantings and vineyards!

Registration Fee: $25
Register Online: go.osu.edu/fieldnight
Or Call: 614-247-9680

Join OSU Extension - Wayne County for an enlightening evening exploring the latest in forage consumption and livestock grazing behaviors. Don't miss the "Forages Field Night & Pasture Walk" on September 4th! 🌿🐄 Learn from experts, engage in thoughtful discussions, and walk away with valuable insights that could transform your pasture management strategies. Save your spot today!

🌾 2024 Agronomy Field Day – Free Event! 🌱

📅 When: August 22nd, 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 Where: Headwaters Outdoor Education Center, Mt. Gilead, OH

Dive into soybean research, w**d management, and get the latest updates from OSU Extension and more! Plus, enjoy a free lunch.

RSVP by August 18: 📞 419-946-7923

👉 Earn Private Pesticide Applicator Credits!

Countdown is on—only 10 days to go! Remember to save the date and come along with friends to Delaware County Ohio Master Gardener Association Annual Plant Sale! 🪴🌞🌺

11 days and counting!! Please remember to mark your calendars and bring yourself and friends to our Annual plant sale! Looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing our love for plants with you all.
🐝🌸🐛🦋😎☀️💐🪴

Explore sustainable forestry at Ohio's Tree Farm of the Year Tour on September 7, 2024, at Reclaimed Tree Farm!

Join Rob and Pat Davis for guided tours, expert talks, and family activities focused on forest health and land management. A day of learning and fun awaits!🌲🌲

Happy 4th of July! Please note that our office will be closed on July 4th to observe Independence Day. We will resume normal operations on July 5th. Have a safe and festive holiday!

Mark your calendar for the Ohio Agritourism Conference & OPGMA Summer Tour! Join us on July 23, 2024, at Hillcrest Orchard of Walnut Creek for a day filled with engaging discussions, networking, and a unique look into the vibrant world of agritourism.

In honor of Juneteenth, the OSU Extension office will be closed on June 19th.

Assist us in shaping the future of beef cattle management by sharing your insights on the breeding practices within your operation. Take a moment to share how you manage reproduction in your beef cattle operation through our quick survey. Your responses will contribute to the OSU Extension 2024 eBarns report, providing valuable insights for other producers. Your input is crucial and can impact the industry significantly, no matter how big or small your operation might be.

https://go.osu.edu/beefcattlebreeding

🌿🐄 Join us for the Richland County Pasture & Grazing School Series! Whether you're new to livestock and forage management or looking to deepen your knowledge, we have something for everyone.

📅 Upcoming Sessions:

Field Day for Plain Growers: June 14
Women for the Land Learning Circle: June 15
Pastures for Profit Grazing School: July 23 & 25
📍 Various locations across Richland County
💲 Each session costs only $10-$30, including lunch and materials!

🔗 Register easily by scanning the QR codes on the flyer. Spots are limited, so secure yours today!

🌱 Proudly endorsed by the USDA, Ohio Department of Agriculture, and The Ohio State University Extension.

The OSU Extension Office will be closed on May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.

We honor and remember those who have served. Have a safe and reflective holiday. 🌟

Are you a farmer or farmland owner wanting to learn more about the recent tax law issues?
If so, join us for this webinar on Friday, December 15th, 2023 from 10am to noon. This webinar is a part of our Farm Office Live Series and serves as our Farm Office Live! Webinar for December.
To register for this webinar go to: https://go.osu.edu/register4fol

You can find April 2024 Solar Eclipse info here!

On April 8, 2024, Delaware County will witness a total solar eclipse. We are in the path of totality and will experience complete darkness around 3PM. Check out the new Delaware County Solar Eclipse website for great preparedness info: https://co.delaware.oh.us/2024solareclipse/.

Join Our Team at Ohio State University!

We're excited to announce an opening for a SNAP-Ed Program Assistant in Delaware County. This role is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about Extension Education and community impact.

Learn more and apply today:
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Extension-Educators-Coordinator-3--SNAP-Ed-Program-Assistant--Delaware-County_R93367-2

While they may look like easy gifts to give, you don't want to give the gift of foodborne illness!
Canning jars are not designed to be used in the oven per manufacturer recommendations. Dry heat puts stress on the jars and can cause them to break. The best options? Use oven-safe baking pans for baked goods. Freeze baked goods for later use.

Learn more at https://extension.psu.edu/food-preservation-setting-the-record-straight-on-canning-breads-and-cakes and https://www.clemson.edu/extension/food/canning/canning-tips/36cakes-breads.html

🍂🦃 Our team is taking some time to give thanks and enjoy the holiday! Please note that our office will be closed on November 23 & 24.
We'll be back, refreshed, and ready to serve you on November 27th. Wishing you a heartwarming Thanksgiving filled with joy and laughter!

This morning (Wednesday 11/22), the Ohio Poultry Association released notice that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in one of the commercial layer flocks in Union County.
If you have a home or residential flock, please keep a close eye on them using the information included. Measures of protection are also provided to help keep your flock safe.
--If you suspect your HOME birds may have HPAI, immediately contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6220.
--If you suspect your COMMERCIAL flock may have HPAI, immediately contact the Ohio Poultry Association at 614-882-6111.

Registration is now live for the Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop (in-person) for February 8 & 9, 2024, Marysville, OH.

This workshop is sponsored by grower checkoff funds supported by the Ohio Soybean Council and Ohio Corn & Wheat via the OSUE Farm Financial Management & Policy Institute (FFMPI).

Space is limited to 35, cost $100 per person.

https://go.osu.edu/grainmarketing

Farm Office Live Webinar to be Held Friday, November 17 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
The OSU Extension Farm Office Team is pleased to be offering a "Farm Office Live" Zoom webinar on Friday, November 17 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

This month's webinar will feature the following topics:
• Ohio’s role in organic grain production – Eric Richer, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Farm Management
• Using Charitable Remainder Trusts – Robert Moore, Attorney and Research Specialist, OSU Agricultural and Resource Law Program
• Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast – Josh Winters, OSU Extension Educator and Bruce Clevenger, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Farm Management
• Farm Business Analysis -- Clint Schroeder, Program Manager, OSU Extension Farm Business Analysis Program
• Farmer Mental Health Concerns and Resources -- Bridget Britton, Behavioral Health Field Specialist, Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Foreign Ownership of Farmland – Panel discussion -- Peggy Hall (Attorney and Director, OSU Agricultural & Resource Law Program) with Micah Brown (Attorney with National Agricultural Law Center)

To register for this program (or to access replays of previous programs):
go.osu.edu/farmofficelive

If you make maple syrup or are interested in making maple syrup check out 2023 Maple Days and fundraiser event!
Register by paper or online: https://web.cvent.com/event/18ccf6ca-0e96-4a6a-aea5-1057400ee84f/eventWaitlistPage:ff5b48ea-ad48-487a-a0e0-610756fd10c8?environment=P2

Join OSU’s Water Quality Extension Associates for their fourth annual winter webinar series focusing on the interaction between agriculture and water quality.
We hope you can join us!
Register at go.osu.edu/WQW24.

OSU Extension Mercer County Mercer County Extension office is a "branch office" of The Ohio State University.

In cooperation with the College of Veterinary Medicine, there are two cattle herd health programs scheduled for early 2024.

Climate change is reshaping the landscape of agriculture and forestry, bringing challenges like extreme rainfall and flooding, increased pest pressure, and drought to farms and forests in the Northeast and Midwest United States.
Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Fellowship (CAMF) Programs aim to be a part of the solution. CAMF is designed to empower farmers and agricultural advisors to gain and share knowledge and tools needed to be resilient in the face of climate uncertainty.

Women in Ag Wednesday Webinar Series!
2nd WEDNESDAY of each month
10:30 am-11:30 am

Register at this link one time for all the series. https://go.osu.edu/wiawednesdaywebinars2023

If you are interested in aquaculture/aquaponics, here is a great opportunity! 🐟

-November 30, 2023: Application deadline

-December 15, 2023: Recruits notified of enlistment

-February 10, 2024: Processing Day at OSU South Centers
1864 Shyville Road
Piketon, OH 45661

To apply and learn more:
go.osu.edu/ABC3