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…
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Amy Beth Graves - April 16, 2018
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.
Leslie Cooksey - April 11, 2018
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, 2018
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, 2018
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, 2018
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, 2018
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…
Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 16, 2018
Ohio Compost Operator Education Course
Agenda: March 21 from 8:30 am to 4 pm Composting: Principles and biology Composting: Raw materials and methods Site design and management Compost testing Field and laboratory activities Pile sampling and measurements Effect of turning Compost properties Networking event hosted…
Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 16, 2018
Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop
Speakers from all three states will offer information-packed sessions for interested landowners. Detailed talk descriptions are available online. Deadline to register is March 9. Cost is $45 if registered by Feb. 28; $55 after Feb. 28. Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch.
Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 16, 2018
Pruning Workshop
This introductory workshop in the Jack & Debbie Miller Pavilion covers basic pruning techniques. Topics include when to prune, required tools, tool care and making proper cuts. Participants will have the opportunity to practice pruning skills. Fruit tree pruning will…