Events

  1. GAPs Training-West Salem, Wayne County, Ohio

    Wed, 03/13/2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

    An educational course that covers good agricultural practices or GAPs, which helps reduce the risk of on-farm produce contamination. Attending the OSU GAPs class does not equate to being GAPs certified.This is a training for the Plain community and a no-technology training. The instructors for this class are Ashley Kulhanek and Beth Scheckelhoff,  OSU Extension Educators and OSU Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team members.

  2. Tree Walk

    Wed, 03/13/2019 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

    Monthly tree walks feature all things trees!  A variety of topics will be covered, including proper selection and planting, insect pests and diseases. Please dress for the weather. No reservations required.

  3. Blueberry, Bramble, and Wine Grape Pruning School

    Thu, 03/14/2019 - 9:30am to 3:30pm

    PIKETON — Lessons in proven pruning techniques to help maximize production and quality in your vineyards and fruit plantings will be taught as part of a special Pruning School workshop coming to The Ohio State University South Centers in March.

  4. Annie's Project

    Thu, 03/14/2019 - 6:00pm

    OSU Extension in Summit and Portage Counties are teaming up to offer Annie’s Project from February 21st – March 28th, 2019. Annie’s project is a six-week program designed to address risk management education for farm women. Its objective is to educate women entrepreneurs so that they are more prepared to make farm management decisions. While a large number of farm women own and operate farms, others play a major role in the decision-making process of farm operations for farm families.

  5. PSA Grower Training Course (Plain Growers) Wooster, OH

    Fri, 03/15/2019 - 8:00am to 4:30pm

    The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:

  6. New and Small Farm Conference and Trade Show - Northern Ohio

    Sat, 03/16/2019 (All day)

    Northern Ohio - March 16, 2019 Northwest State Community College, 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, OH 43502 Details: The conference is designed for small farm owners wanting to learn more about how to make their farms work better for them. Many topics will be offered to help landowners expand their operations. Land owners can attend workshops and seminars taught by Extension professionals and industry leaders on a wide variety of agricultural enterprises. A trade show will feature vendors unique to small farms.

  7. Organic Vegetable School

    Mon, 03/18/2019 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

    Join industry experts and researchers for a day full of the latest information on organic vegetable production for your small farm.   Topics Include: • Weed Management Options • Insect & Disease Management- with discussions of the most effective OMRI approved chemicals 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Weed Management 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Managing Insects 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | LUNCH (Provided) 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Disease Management 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Wrap-up and closing

  8. PSA Grower Training Course-Chesterhill #OH-190319-GR

    Tue, 03/19/2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

    The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:

  9. General Pest Control - New Applicator Training (Category 10A)

    Tue, 03/19/2019 - 9:00am

    This training is offered for individuals preparing to take the state exams for Category 10A (General Pest Control) to become licensed pest control applicators. This training will also be helpful for anyone managing pest problems in structures or pest control professionals desiring a comprehensive review. 

  10. Leadership Compass

    Wed, 03/20/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

    “If knowing yourself and being yourself were as easy to do as to talk about, there wouldn't be nearly so many people walking around in borrowed postures, spouting secondhand ideas, trying desperately to fit in rather than to stand out.” - Warren G. Bennis

  11. PSA Grower Training Course Owensville #OH-190320-GR

    Wed, 03/20/2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

    The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:

  12. New Pesticide Applicator Training - March 20, 2019

    Wed, 03/20/2019 - 9:00am

    This training program provides an overview of pesticide safety information. Everyone attending the morning session will receive documentation that they have met the requirements of Trained Serviceperson training. The afternoon sessions will review Ornamental Weed Control (Category 6c). Attendees will then choose between Industrial Vegetation (Category 5) and Turf (Category 8) for the final afternoon session.

  13. Master Gardener Volunteer Training

    Wed, 03/20/2019 - 9:00am

    For more information and an application click here.

  14. PSA Grower Training Course-Dayton, Montgmery County, OH

    Thu, 03/21/2019 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

    The trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:

  15. Private Pesticide Applicator Testing

    Thu, 03/21/2019 - 10:00am

    2019 Private Applicator testing dates Location: Portage County Extension Office, 705 Oakwood Street, Ravenna, Ohio 44266 Dates: January 17th, March 21st, May 16th, July 18th, September 19th, November 21st Time: Testing Begins at 10:00 a.m. To register call the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6987 or online at http://go.osu.edu/pesticide_exams

  16. CHAIRE Presents Goat Yoga

    Thu, 03/21/2019 - 5:30pm

    Join us for beginner yoga with LIVE goats from Harrison Farm. We will be holding two yoga sessions on March 21st, the first from 5:30-6:30pm and the second from 7:00-8:00pm. This event is open to all faculty, staff, and students at The Ohio State University and will take place in the Animal Science Building Arena. Particpants must provide their own towel or mat. All proceeds go towards our student health event on April 22nd, more details on that event to follow.

  17. Annie's Project

    Thu, 03/21/2019 - 6:00pm

    OSU Extension in Summit and Portage Counties are teaming up to offer Annie’s Project from February 21st – March 28th, 2019. Annie’s project is a six-week program designed to address risk management education for farm women. Its objective is to educate women entrepreneurs so that they are more prepared to make farm management decisions. While a large number of farm women own and operate farms, others play a major role in the decision-making process of farm operations for farm families.

  18. Day of Giving - Online

    Fri, 03/22/2019 (All day)

    Buckeyes will give back and pay forward in support of their favorite cause, college or program.  Stay tuned for more information on how you can make a difference. 

  19. East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference

    Fri, 03/22/2019 - 9:00am to 3:30pm

    Registration is now open for the 2019 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference. This year’s conference will be Friday, March 22 from 9:00 am – 3:45 pm. This year the event will be held at R. G. Drage Career Technical Center, 2800 Richville Drive SE, Massillon, OH 44646.

  20. Men, Women, and Everyone Else: An Exploration of Sex, Gender, and Gender Identity

    Fri, 03/22/2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

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