“A venture to highlight the efforts put forth by both the agricultural and lake communities to protect our natural resources.” Join us for FREE family fun on a Sunday afternoon! Spend as much time as you wish at each stop….
Ag Education
Amy Beth Graves - May 1
Malted Barley Workshop/Field Day
Producers will learn about the growing market for malted barley as well as management tips and concerns. Speakers from a local malting facility will explain the quality they are looking for. Bill from Maize Valley will present on his experiences…
Amy Beth Graves - May 1
2018 Small Grains Field Day
Plan now to attend the 2018 Small Grains Field Day. Cost is $25 per person when registered by June 4; after that the cost is $35 per person. Lunch is included. Commercial and private pesticide applicator credits as well as Certified…
Free teacher classroom resource
Bring agriculture into your classroom, a slice at at time. If you are teaching at a school in Cuyahoga County, we want you to have this booklet in your classroom to share with your students. Order your copy of…
Amy Beth Graves - April 16
FFA agriculture careers, conservation day
More than 125 FFA students gathered April 13 in Hancock County for a day of learning about agricultural careers on and off the farm. During the hands-on event, students learned about the financial and environmental challenges farmers face every year as well as the strong demand for workers in the agricultural industry.
STEM concepts brought to life for educators
March 26-28, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s On the Farm STEM event for educators. The event was also sponsored by the Beef Checkoff program. After an an application period back…
Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 22
Soil Health Workshop
Presenters are James Hoorman, NRCS Soil Health Specialist, Ohio & Michigan, and Alan Sundermeier, OSU Extension, Wood County. Agenda: •ECO Farming: Soil Ecology & Nutrient Recycling •Biology of Soil Compaction •Economics of Cover Crops •Keeping Nutrients out of Surface Water Lunch…
Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 22
Improving Your Bottom Line with Nutrients and Cover Crops
Nutrient management and cover crops will be covered at this free event. For more information, contact Jeff Stachler at 419-739-6580 or [email protected]
Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 22
Crawford Agronomy Night
Guest speakers include Dr. Pierce Paul covering corn and wheat diseases; Tunsisa Hurisso with the OSU Soils lab covering soil carbon, microbes, and nitrogen, and POET providing a corn market update. Other topics covered by local educators: Weed management programs…
Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 19
National Farm to Cafeteria
Hosted by the National Farm to School Network, this biennial event will convene a diverse group of food service professionals, farmers, educators, students, representatives from nonprofits and government agencies, public health professionals and more for three days of learning, networking…