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Mentors make it happen
https://cfaes.osu.edu/features/mentors-make-it-happen
Ayars smiling with 4-H members at Ayars Family Farm after a 4-H meeting. Throughout her childhood, Bonnie Ayars was surrounded by Ohio 4-H, whether it was on trips to the county Extension office, attending club meetings with her parents, or hearing storie ...
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A fair kid, through and through
https://cfaes.osu.edu/features/fair-kid-through-and-through
Virgil Strickler Growing up in Fairfield County, Ohio, Virgil Strickler’s summers were devoted to the county fair, where he showed hogs and cattle: “There was a lot of competition at my county fair, especially when I showed against my cousins, but it was ...
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Growing the next generation
https://cfaes.osu.edu/features/growing-the-next-generation
Seward (back) striking a pose with fellow camp advisors. For Andrew Seward, seven-year member of the Knox County Ohio 4-H program, 4-H meant camp and the county fair. “Sheep projects were a constant over the years, and as I got older, I became more involv ...
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Supporting Ohioans of all ages: CFAES at the Ohio State Fair
https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/supporting-ohioans-all-ages-cfaes-the-ohio-state-fair
Tracy Turner COLUMBUS, Ohio — Amid the tantalizing aroma of corn dogs, the refreshing swirl of lemon shake-ups, and the dizzying whirl of fairground rides, there exists a lesser-known but vital aspect of the Ohio State Fair: It’s a place where youth devel ...
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Rocking a career
https://cfaes.osu.edu/features/rocking-career
Molly Hunt As a 5-year-old, Hunt spent many of her days searching for rocks to add to her collection, and over the next five years, this interest only grew. During her second year in the Darke County Ohio 4-H program, she took her rock collection to count ...
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September/October 2024
https://cfaes.osu.edu/newsletter/cfaes-impact/september-october-2024
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CFAES pioneers agrivoltaics research for sustainable land use
CFAES researchers are pioneering an agrivoltaics project to harmonize solar energy production with agricultural activities on the same land, focusing on optimizing the growth and quality of alfalfa and cool-season grasses. “The primary goal of the projec ...
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Ohio farmers seek energy efficiency amid rising costs
As energy prices soar in Ohio and nationwide, farmers are exploring ways to cut costs through energy efficiency and renewable energy practices. A deeper understanding of on-farm energy consumption, the energy pyramid, and the impact of peak demand on bill ...
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CFAES Simunauts on a culinary quest
https://cfaes.osu.edu/newsletter/cfaes-impact/september-october-2024/cfaes-simunauts-culinary-quest
This summer, four CFAES students simulated a long-duration voyage as part of the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge. The Simunauts operated and maintained novel food production technologies designed by four U.S. companies to withstand the rigors of space trav ...
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Power up your farm with solar
https://cfaes.osu.edu/newsletter/cfaes-impact/september-october-2024/power-your-farm-with-solar
Thinking about tapping into the natural power of the sun and integrating solar panels into your operation? OSU Extension’s Energize Ohio website offers resources and information to help you make the choice. Solar energy can reduce electricity bills and in ...