Elizabeth (Betsy) Ludwig

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  1. Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of April 19, 2014

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of April 19: APRIL April 22: Wooster Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Fisher Auditorium, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Earth Day event featuring some 60 vendors, displays and activities, all based on a theme of green living. Free. Information: covert.25@osu.edu or 330-263-3700. April 22: Good Agricultural Practices session for produce growers, Athens County, 1-4 p.m., Kuhre Center for Rural Renewal, 9030 Hocking Hills Drive, The Plains. Registration: $20. Pre-registration is required by April 15. Registration form is available at http://producesafety.osu.edu....
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of March 21

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of March 21: March March 21: Registration deadline for Selling Timber? Consider This March 25 in Medina. Registration: $15. For information and to register: 614-688-3421, ohiowoods@osu.edu or http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu. March 21: Registration deadline for Winter Tree ID March 28 in Chardon. Registration: $35. For information and to register: 614-688-3421, ohiowoods@osu.edu or http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu. NEW: March 21-22: Living the Small Farm Dream, Joyce E. Brooks Conference Center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield. Small farm conference with 25 sessions, including keynote address on “Making Your Small Farm Dream a...
  3. Winter on OARDC's Wooster campus. (Photo by Ken Chamberlain)

    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of Feb. 14

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Feb. 14: February Feb. 15: Online pre-registration deadline for Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification Conference Feb. 19 in Akron. Pre-registration: $75 for conference only; $95 for conference and lunch. Registration at the door: $85, no option for lunch. Pre-registration and mail-in form are available at http://pested.osu.edu. Information: pested@osu.edu or 614-292-4070. Feb. 17: Experience ATI open house for prospective students, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, 1328 Dover Road, Wooster. Free. Register at http://go.osu.edu/Zrn. Information: 330-287-...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of Jan. 7

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Jan. 7: January NEW: Jan. 7: Registration deadline for West Ohio Agronomy Day, Daytime Session and West Ohio Agronomy Day, Evening Session Jan. 13 in Fort Loramie. Features speakers from Purdue Extension and Ohio State University Extension. Registration: $10; additional $35 for Pesticide Applicator Training. Registration and information: brown.1522@osu.edu or 937-498-7239. NEW: Jan. 8: Registration deadline for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Exam Training Session Jan. 15-16 in Sidney. Program designed to help participants understand the principles necessary to become certified crop advisers and to assist in preparation for state and...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of Nov. 21

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Nov. 21: November NEW: Nov. 22: Discount registration deadline for Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium Dec. 14 in Wooster. Registration by Nov. 22 is $50 per family and $30 per individual for members of the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, or $70 per family and $50 per individual for nonmembers. Registrations after Nov. 22 are an additional $10. Registrations include lunch. Information: http://www.ohiosheep.org or 614-246-8299. NEW: Nov. 23: Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute Equine Center Open House, 1-4 p.m., 3339 Apple Creek Road, Apple Creek. Program features training demonstrations, family activities,...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of Oct. 16

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Oct. 16: October NEW: Oct. 16: Registration deadline for Agricultural Lender Seminar Oct. 23 in Frankfort. The annual program is designed to share current information with agricultural lenders and enhance their working relationship with Ohio State University Extension. Registration is $65. Registration form is available online at http://defiance.osu.edu/top-stories/ag-lender-seminars. Information: clevenger.10@osu.edu or 419-782-4771. CANCELLED: Oct. 16: 2013 Why Trees Matter Forum, Hilton Garden Inn, 959 Dover Road, Wooster. Information: ohiowoods@osu.edu or 614-688-3421. NEW: Oct. 18: Registration deadline for Agricultural...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of Sept. 24

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Sept. 24: September Sept. 24: Registration deadline for Name That Tree Oct. 1 in Chardon. Registration is $35 and includes lunch. Register online at http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu. Information: ohiowoods@osu.edu or 614-688-3421. NEW: Sept. 25: Registration deadline for Beef School, Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 in Caldwell. Registration is $10. Registration form is available online at http://oardc.osu.edu/e6537/Beef-School.htm. Information: little.16@osu.edu or 740-490-5300. NEW: Sept. 26: The Perfect Microbial Storm: Our Unprecedented Global Challenge, 7-9 p.m. at First Amendment Public House, 150 W. Liberty St., Wooster. First program in...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of Aug. 22

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Aug. 22: August Aug. 23: Registration deadline for Ohio Oak SILVAH Workshop Sept. 9-12 in Vinton County. Registration is $100. Register online at http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu. Information: ohiowoods@osu.edu or 614-688-3421. Aug. 26: Registration deadline for Jackson Beef and Forage Day Aug. 29 in Jackson. Registration is $5 and includes dinner. Registration: http://go.osu.edu/WEk (pdf). Information: wells.296@osu.edu or 740-286-3803. NEW: Aug. 28: Registration deadline for Farm Management Training and Resource In-Service Sept. 5 in Columbus. Registration is $25. To register: http://go.osu.edu/WEq. Information: funk.67...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of Aug. 2, 2013

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Aug. 2: August Aug. 3: Gateway Garden Jubilee Open House, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., PrimeOhio Corporate Park, 4400 Gateway Blvd., Springfield. Features more than 800 plant varieties. Information: 937-521-3860. Aug. 6: Manure Science Review, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hord Livestock Farms near Bucyrus (nearest street address: 1961 State Route 294, Marion). Features talks and field demonstrations on applying and managing manure, improving soil and crop yields, and protecting water quality. Registration $30 per person by July 29; $35 per person after July 29. To register: Send name, affiliation, address, email address, telephone number...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of June 22, 2013

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of June 22: June June 22: Plastic Pot Recycling, 8 a.m. to noon, Chadwick Arboretum, Howlett Hall, 2001 Fyffe Court, Ohio State University, Columbus. Free recycling of plastic flower trays and pots and non-food-grade polystyrene foam packing material. Information: http://chadwickarboretum.osu.edu/events/. NEW: June 23-24: Ohio Agricultural Law Symposium, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cherry Valley Lodge, 2299 Cherry Valley Road, Newark. Features key issues in the agricultural legal community. Registration $270 for Ohio State Bar Association members; $335 for nonmembers. Pre-registration available at http://www.ohiobar.org. Information: ...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of May 22, 2013

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of May 22: May May 23: Secrest After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Secrest Arboretum, Seaman Orientation Plaza, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Discussion of trees and shrubs followed by social time and hors d'oeuvres in nearby Jack and Deb Miller Pavilion. Free. Information: cochran.7@osu.edu or 330-464-2148. NEW: May 30: Registration deadline for Ohio Invasive Species – Seminar Series: Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorned Beetle on June 4 in Mansfield, and for registration for all four sessions in series (June 4, June 11, June 18 and June 25). Registration: $15 for June 4 session or...
  12. Chadwick Plant Sale

    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of April 22, 2013

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of April 22: April NEW: April 23: Produce Safety Training, 6-9 p.m., OSU Extension Montgomery County, 1001 South Main St., Dayton. Workshop on preventing microbial contamination on fruit and vegetable farms, including the use of Good Agricultural Practices. Registration $10. To register or for information: mills-wasniak.1@osu.edu, 937-224-9654 or http://producesafety.osu.edu/events. April 24: Guided Spring Walk, 2-3:30 p.m., Secrest Arboretum, Seaman Orientation Plaza, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. Free. Information: cochran.7@osu.edu or 330-464-2148. NEW: April 25:...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of April 5

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of April 5: April NEW: April 5-6: Cool-Season Annual Sale, April 5 from 4-6 p.m., April 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Chadwick Arboretum, 2001 Fyffe Court, Ohio State University, Columbus. Cash or check only. Free admission. Information: 614-688-3479. NEW: April 5: Registration deadline for Your Woods, Water and Wildlife workshop April 13 in Bucyrus. $35. Register online at http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu. Information: ohiowoods@osu.edu or 614-688-3421. April 5: Registration deadline for Landscaping for Wildlife workshop April 10 in Sharon Center. Workshop by Ohio State University Extension’s Ohio Woodland Stewards...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of Feb. 21

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Feb. 21: February Feb. 22: Discount mail-in registration deadline for Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference March 5-6 in Ada. Registration is $85 for full conference, $65 for one day, for mail-registration postmarked by Feb. 22. Registration is $105 for full conference, $80 for one day, after that date. Discount online registration also available through Feb. 27. Information: http://ctc.osu.edu or 614-292-6648. NEW: Feb. 23: Pancake Breakfast and Winter Walk, 8:30-10 a.m., Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens (Arboretum North location), Ohio State University,...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of Jan. 28

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Jan. 28: January NEW: Jan. 29: Beef Cattle School, 7 p.m. at multiple locations around Ohio; also can be viewed on Internet. First program in three-part series continuing Feb. 26, March 19. Topic is how crossbreeding can boost cattle producers’ profits and how genetic selection tools have contributed to de-emphasis of heterosis. Registration fee may vary by location; $25 advance registration fee for Internet viewing. Information: http://go.osu.edu/RXv. Registration:
 grimes.1@osu.edu or 740-289-2071. NEW: Jan. 30: Discount registration deadline for Ohio Grape and Wine Conference Feb. 18...
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    Ohio State Food, Ag, Env Calendar Listings as of Jan. 7

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Here are upcoming events involving Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences as of Jan. 7: January NEW: Jan. 9: Registration deadline for Certified Crop Adviser Pre-Exam Training Seminar Jan. 16-17 in Sidney. $225; includes preparation sessions, lunches, handouts. Information: http://www.regonline.com/CCAPrep. NEW: Jan. 10: Registration deadline for Ohio Farmland Preservation Summit Jan. 17 in Columbus. $50; includes continental breakfast, lunch. Registration, information: http://go.osu.edu/farmlandsummit2013. NEW: Jan. 11: Ohio Land Use Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus. Registration...