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When the Rain Won’t Let Up
According to Aaron Wilson, Ohio State University Extension climatologist, there has been measurable rainfall ... examine the future of the farm. Talk with family and employees about any improvements or goals you have ... support not only them but you during this stressful time. No one should have to suffer alone if they may ...
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National Occupational Therapy Month
require rehabilitation, an occupational therapist provides the necessary care to improve our quality of ... life. In Ohio, we also recognize the OT’s who help farmers stay farming after a life changing condition. ... These conditions can be the results of an injury, and also injuries that occur off the farm. Health ...
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Spring Planting Requires Increased Focus on Safety
https://agsafety.osu.edu/news/spring-planting-requires-increased-focus-safety
outreach arm of the college. Spring planting is a time when farm workers are continually moving from one ... COLUMBUS, Ohio – Working fast to get crops in to beat incoming weather is just one instance in ... which farmers increase their risk of injury, a safety expert with Ohio State University’s College of ...
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Safety Ideas within your Tax Bracket
and improve fuel efficiency. Other farm improvement capital investments may be to the farm shop’s ... Dee Jepsen—State Agricultural Safety and Health Leader As the end of 2015 draws closer, there may ... respirators, earplugs or ear muffs. Stock up supplies for the First Aid kits, or purchase new kits for farm and ...
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Ohio State University Promotes Injury Prevention, Safety for Senior Farmers During Farm Safety Week Sept. 15-21
As growers prepare for the upcoming harvest season, safety experts from Ohio State University’s ... on the farm. The average age of a farmer in Ohio is 57, with more elderly farmers staying involved ... lifestyle, said Kent McGuire, Ohio AgrAbility program coordinator for Ohio State University Extension. OSU ...
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THE NATIVE FRUIT YOU HAVEN'T HEARD OF
https://hamilton.osu.edu/news/native-fruit-you-havent-heard
said Joe Boggs. Boggs is hoping that will eventually change. He’s an educator with Ohio State ... Extension is the outreach arm of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental ... who has tasted and tested many varieties to try to help Ohio farmers determine the best ones to raise ...
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Avoiding the Emergency Room This Winter
heavily utilized areas around the farm. Maintain water drainage- make sure rainwater from feedlots, ... throw at them. The farm is filled with hazards and risk for slipping and falling. During winter, this ... tread. Sunglasses or transition lenses help reduce snow blindness. Take your time- once you are outside ...
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How to contribute to the GRAIN C.A.R.T. project!
https://agsafety.osu.edu/grain-cart/contribute
recognized by Ohio State University, and you will receive a receipt for your tax records. Click the red tab ... Even though the GRAIN C.A.R.T. was revealed and dedicated to the Ohio Fire Academy so long ago (in ... materials used in trainings (i.e. extra bin sheets for cutting demonstrations), and even volunteer time and ...
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Safety at the Bin
https://agsafety.osu.edu/newsletter/ag-safety-stat/october-2019/safety-bin
time on the farm. Stop and take the time now to inspect on-farm grain handling facilities before the ... combine heads to the field. Assess the 10 items on our list and make repairs or improvements to ...
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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease virus 2 (RHD2) confirmed in Ohio
https://hamilton.osu.edu/news/rabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-virus-2-rhd2-confirmed-ohio
Information Attached: Ohio Veterinary Association Article: https://www.ohiovma.org/news/?p=5182 Biosecurity ... Attention Rabbit Owners: As you may be aware, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has confirmed the ... first case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease virus 2 (RHD2) in the U.S. in Medina County, Ohio on September ...