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  1. Ohio Farm Bureau announces new Blanchard River demo farm project

    https://advancement.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/newsletter/cfaes-connect/may-2016/cfaes-news/ohio-farm-bureau-announces-new-blanchard-river-demo

    farms are a key component of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Water Quality Action Plan, a comprehensive initiative to ... help farmers proactively improve and protect water quality while maintaining viable farming practices. ... Three farms in northwest Ohio’s Blanchard River Watershed have been selected by the Ohio Farm ...

  2. 'We are continuing to look for best management practices' to improve water quality

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/we-are-continuing-look-for-best-management-practices-improve-water-quality

    Survey: BMPs help improve water quality In fact, a strong majority of row crop farmers living within the ... that it is likely to have a negative impact on water quality and profit potential, said Greg LaBarge, ... practices farmers can implement to reduce farm field phosphorus lost into water resources, which increases ...

  3. OARDC annual conference spotlights water quality

    https://advancement.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/newsletter/cfaes-connect/may-2015/cfaes-news/oardc-annual-conference-spotlights-water-quality

    North Carolina State University soil science professor, who spoke on “Can We Protect Water Quality? The ... production while improving water quality in Lake Erie.” Watch: CFAES Dean Bruce McPheron speaks April 16 at ... Gebhardt, OEPA’s deputy director for water resources, speaking on the need for agencies, Ohio State and ...

  4. New lab to help fight the (algae-fueled) battle of Lake Erie

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/new-lab-help-fight-the-algae-fueled-battle-lake-erie

    Algae and Water Quality Lab, housed in the Stone Lab Research Building and slated to open later this ... summer.  Adding significantly to Stone Lab's research capabilities, the Water Quality Lab will offer ... research projects.  "The new Water Quality Lab will focus on nutrient and phytoplankton analysis, ...

  5. Farm Science Review: 'Breaking new ground'... while flying above it

    https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news/farm-science-review-breaking-new-ground-while-flying-above-it

    From teaching techniques to help growers improve water and soil quality to helping farmers and ... Review. "How do we protect the soil, how do we improve water quality are just some of the issues ... quality," he said.       Related story:  Farm Science Review to Offer Farmers First-Time View of Unmanned ...

  6. OSU High Tunnel Workshop, OSU South Centers

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/events/osu-high-tunnel-workshop-osu-south-centers

    discount voucher for analysis of one quantified water sample at Holmes Lab in Millersburg, Ohio. A Holmes ... Quality and Testing Workshop to help fruit and vegetable growers better understand water quality and the ... importance of developing a water testing program on the produce farm. All attendees will receive a 50% ...

  7. Geauga County GAPs Class and Water Workshop, BURTON

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/events/geauga-county-gaps-class-and-water-workshop-burton

    Join The Ohio State University Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team to learn about on-farm produce ... workshop will cover the science behind water quality, water standards within the Food Safety Modernization ... testing laboratory. All attendees will receive a voucher good for a 50% discount on one water test ...

  8. Holmes County GAPs Class and Water Workshop, MT HOPE

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/events/holmes-county-gaps-class-and-water-workshop-mt-hope

    Join The Ohio State University Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team to learn about on-farm produce ... workshop will cover the science behind water quality, water standards within the Food Safety Modernization ... testing laboratory. All attendees will receive a voucher good for a 50% discount on one water test ...

  9. Last GAPs Class of the 2014 Season Plus Bonus Workshop

    https://producesafety.osu.edu/last-gaps-class-2014-season-plus-bonus-workshop

    quality because evidence supports the idea that water used on the farm can be a source of contamination ... Hoover said. The labs will also give a one-time discount rate for water testing to growers who attend the ... Training program will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gallia County office of Ohio State University ...

  10. Beck and Fisher recognized for generosity and service

    https://advancement.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/newsletter/cfaes-connect/june-2016/alumni-news/beck-and-fisher-recognized-generosity-and-service

    Jack has dedicated his time, energy and talents to advocate for Ohio State students and programs. Jack ... farming community through the sharing of knowledge. At Ohio State, Sonny and the Beck family made a major ... and alumni programs. For nearly 50 years, Jack has served Ohio State in almost every manner possible. ...

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