Events

Counties across the state host numerous events for members and non members. You’ll find barbecue burn offs, canning classes, educational seminars for food, water, land and energy, farm tours and more.

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	December 2018
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
25	26	27	28 Mental Health First Aid Training Ag Easement Funding Meeting	29 2018 Ag Toy Drive	30 2018 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium	1 2018 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium Young Farmer Event - Wildlights at the Zoo
2	3	4	5	6 100th Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Foundation Night Out	7 100th Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Centennial Concert with Chase Bryant	8
9	10	11 Ohio No-Till Conference	12 Soil Balancing: The questions matter Lorain County's Tax Planning for Your Agribusiness	13 YAP Trivia Night Orphan Well Informational Meeting	14 Inversion and Drift Mitigation Workshop Livestock Mortality Composting Certification	15
16	17	18 8th Annual Appalachia Heritage Luncheon Agriculture Research Services Webinar	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	1	2	3	4	5

Upcoming Events

Inversion and Drift Mitigation Workshop

When

December 14, 10am–12pm

Where

Ohio Department of Agriculture, Bromfield Building 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

What

OSU Extension will host the Inversion and Drift Mitigation Workshop, which will address ways farmers can best deal with temperature inversions that can cause weed killers to drift well beyond where they were applied. An inversion occurs when the temperature of the air at ground...

Livestock Mortality Composting Certification

When

December 14, 12pm–2pm

Where

Mahoning County Extension Office 490 S Broad St., Canfield, OH

What

It’s not the most talked about topic on the farm, but yet it is one of the more important things to think about if you own livestock. Livestock mortality is part of raising livestock, so you need to have a plan in place when the...

8th Annual Appalachia Heritage Luncheon

When

December 18, 11:30am–1:30pm

Where

The Ohio Statehouse

What

The event is presented by Heritage Ohio and Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area, and will celebrate the “inspiring practices” of people living and working in Appalachian Ohio. Come early (10:30 a.m.) for a special tour of the Statehouse with Bob Loversidge and Nancy Recchie. This...

Agriculture Research Services Webinar

When

December 18, 1:30pm–3pm

What

A round-table discussion with experts from the Agriculture Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture This round-table style webinar will address questions about agriculture topics in preparation for the next season. Hear from a wide range of expert presenters on soil, greenhouse gas emissions, economic and environmental...

Ohio Farm Bureau Member Cruise -CANCELLED

When

January 6–13 2019, 12am–12am

What

Note: The Cruise has been cancelled. Farm Bureau Member Cruise Jan. 6-13, 2019. Seven nights in the Western Caribbean departing from Tampa, Fla. on the beautiful Carnival Miracle. $250 per person deposits are due ASAP. Final payment is due Oct. 13, 2018. The cruise is open...

Ohio Hop Conference

When

January 9–10 2019, 8:30am–4pm

Where

Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

What

Early bird full conference registration: $160 by Dec. 18. Full conference registration after Dec. 18: $185. Single day registration: $85. The Ohio Craft Brewers Conference is the same dates and same location. Sessions include: Sensory Analysis Maximizing Yield Hop Growing Annual Calendar Insect Management Hop...

Precision University

When

January 9, 8:30am–3:30pm

Where

Beck’s Hybrid’s 720 U.S. 40, London,

What

Experts will share information on the latest equipment and technologies to help you make better decisions during the growing season. Registration: $50. Register by Jan. 2 at go.osu.edu/PrecisionU. Details: [email protected], 937-484-1526.

Ohio Pesticide Recertification Conference

When

January 9, 9am–4pm

Where

Dayton Convention Center 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH

What

This conference is intended for individuals who hold a current commercial pesticide license. If you do not have a current pesticide license, please visit Ohio State's New Applicator page. Sponsored by: Ohio State University Extension & Ohio Department of Agriculture Preregistration, conference only, $89 per...

2019 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention

When

January 11–16 2019, 12am–12am

Where

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

What

The 100th consecutive American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show is in New Orleans, Jan. 11-16. There will be educational workshops to expand leadership skills and business acumen, impactful policy discussions and more. Celebrate the accomplishments of leaders in agriculture and witness...

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting

When

January 12, 9am–9pm

Where

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center 100 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, OH 43035

What

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association will celebrate Ohio’s cattlemen, hear from industry leaders and set new policy for 2019 The day’s events will kick off at 9 a.m. with the Cattlemen’s Quiz bowl written test. This youth event, sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America, is for youth...