Events

  1. 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

  2. Master Gardener Volunteer Training

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

    For more information and an application click here.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. Wood Destroying Insect Inspection - March 26, 2019

    Tue, 03/26/2019 - 8:45am

    This program will meet the mandatory training for licensing in the Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection (Category 12) as required under the Ohio regulation. Training is conducted by the Ohio Pesticide Safety Education Program, Ohio State University Extension, and the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Pesticide and Fertilizer Section.

  6. Leading in Jeans: Millennial Unconventional Leadership in a Multi-Generational Workforce

    Wed, 03/27/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

    Millennials are no longer simply entering a multi-generational workforce; many are leading it.   As of 2015,  the majority of employees in the workforce are now Millennials, and many are being promoted to supervisory leadership positions.  This generation of highly educated 20-30 somethings tend to have an unconventional supervisory style, which can be a source of inspiration... or conflict. To be an effective supervisor it is important for a Millennial to understand the  work values and management preferences of the other generations.

  7. Master Gardener Volunteer Training

    Wed, 03/27/2019 - 9:00am

    For more information and an application click here.

  8. Annie's Project

    Thu, 03/28/2019 - 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.

  9. Master Gardener Volunteer Training

    Wed, 04/03/2019 - 9:00am

    For more information and an application click here.

  10. StrengthsFinder

    Thu, 04/04/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

    As a leader it is important to know what talents you possess, that you bring to the leadership table. Do you know what strengths you possess? Every leader possesses her/his own unique set of talents. According to the Gallup Organization, "we spend too much time focusing on our weaknesses, trying to make them stronger rather than recognizing our strengths." When you focus on your weaknesses, you miss out on utilizing what you do best for your organization.

  11. GAPs Training-Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio

    Thu, 04/04/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

    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. The instructor for this class is Brad Bergefurd, OSU Extension Educator, OSU Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team member.

  12. CFAES Mock Interview Monday

    Mon, 04/08/2019 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

    Brush up on your interview skills with one of our Career Advisors by signing up for a mock interview! Each mock interview is a 30 minute appointment with a FAES Career Advisor. You will spend 20 minutes answering questions like you are in an interview with an employer and the other 10 minutes will be time for feedack from the Career Advisor.

  13. Coaching and Mentoring are Two Different Things; Learn to Do Both

    Wed, 04/10/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

    Do you know when to coach versus mentor? Have your coaching or mentoring skills gotten rusty? Would you like to gain some new skills (or tools) that you could implement immediately? Workshop participants will: Understand the fundamental difference between coaching and mentoring Identify practical aspects of engaging in a coaching or mentoring process Explore approaches to employee motivation (through coaching/mentoring) Learn the G.R.O.W. model of coaching and other mentoring tips Brian Raison is facilitating this workshop.

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

    Wed, 04/17/2019 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

    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 both the Plain community and the English. There will be technology (powerpoint presentation) at this training. The instructors for this class are Ashley Kulhanek and Beth Scheckelhoff, OSU Extension Educators and OSU Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team members.

  15. Leadership Institute: Effective Coaching and Emotional Intelligence

    Wed, 05/01/2019 - 9:00am to 2:30pm

    Over the past decade a growing body of literature has documented the importance of social and emotional effectiveness as well as effective coaching (how we take good people and make them the best they can be) and feedback skills.  As leaders face times of increasingly rapid changes within their respective organizations, teams, and/or laboratories they must proactively work with others to lead them through these challenging times while continuing to meet the changing needs of stakeholders and clientele.    

  16. Change Style Preference: Strengthening Your Capacity to Lead Self & Others through Change

    Thu, 05/09/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

    What is your change style preference? Would you be an originator? A conserver? Or would you find yourself in the pragmatist category? Which category would my team members fall? Does it matter? Yes it does...knowing our tendencies and understanding their respective implications provide us with the tools to be more effective in our change efforts.

  17. Dynamic Teams online

    Tue, 05/14/2019 - 9:00am to 11:00am

    “Successful teamwork is not about mastering subtle, sophisticated theories, but rather about embracing common sense with uncommon levels of discipline and persistence. Ironically, teams succeed because they are exceedingly human. By acknowledging the imperfections of their humanity, members of functional teams overcome the natural tendencies that make teamwork so elusive.” - Patrick Lencioni

  18. Private Pesticide Applicator Testing

    Thu, 05/16/2019 - 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

  19. Mission Possible: Positive Leadership

    Thu, 05/30/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

    Are you a positive leader? Do you wonder how others think about your attitude as a leader? A quick test is to observe the way people react to you when you walk into a room. Are people happy to see you? Do they want to talk to you? Or do they quickly make themselves scarce? If they run when they see you, it's time for an attitude check.

  20. What Will it Be Today? Conflict, Compete, Collaborate

    Thu, 06/06/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

    There are many choices to be made in the workplace. The workplace can be a breeding ground for conflict due to different personality and communication styles. We can choose to ignore or accelerate conflict with others, or we can choose to allow conflict to make the positive changes within our organization. On the other hand, we can choose to work collaboratively, or cooperatively together to further the goals of our organization. It's a choice we make, so what will it be today?

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