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Textile and Clothing Project Zoom Clinics

Are you a 4-H member interested in learning more about sewing?
Join the Zoom clinic series presented by  4-H Master Clothing Educator volunteers from across the state. You will expand your sewing knowledge and learn skills to help you with your projects.

Attend all of the sessions or just the ones that interest you.
April 29, 7-8 pm: Picking Patterns, taking measurements, and selecting fabric and notions
May 5, 7-8 pm: Laying out your pattern, how to pin, how to use shears and grainline              May 18, 7-8 pm: Seam finishes and directional sewing tips
June 9, 2021 & June 15, 7-8 pm: Zippers, closures and hems

Register at: http://go.osu.edu/sewing2021

You will receive an email with a Zoom link one day prior to each session.

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Chickens in the Classroom!

EGG-CITING STEM ADVENTURE

What can we learn from a chick? Cincinnati Nature School students found out with ChickQuest, a 4-H School Enrichment program that challenges youth to use science, technology, engineering, and math skills to investigate the life cycle of an embryonic chicken egg. From monitoring living eggs to observing fluffy chicks, students use a logbook to record data and observations.  These lively activities pique curiosity, encourage collaboration and communication, and provide young scientists with unforgettable experiences.

This 21-day STEM classroom adventure starts with eggs and ends with chicks. ChickQuest challenges youth to investigate the life cycle of an embryonic chicken egg.  While watching eggs in the incubator and waiting for them to hatch, students learn about habitats, life cycles, structure and function, classification and a lot of careers.  Students are the scientists who help make it happen!

Meadowview (Milford) and St Louis (Owensville) Elementary begin their “Egg-citing Adventure” next week.  If your school is interested in bringing ChickQuest to your classroom, contact OSU Extension at 513-732-7070.

Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter

Five new articles have been posted in this week’s issue:

  • Pregnancy Checking; the Economics and Alternative Methods for Beef Cows
  • Grazing Management Minute: Renovating Winter Feeding Sacrifice Areas
  • Opportunities to Manage Price Risk in 2021
  • Managing Cattle Income Risk with Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance
  • Spring is Here

Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

Southern Ohio Farm Show

In this week’s episode of the Southern Ohio Farm Show, we discuss anhydrous ammonia application with Jed Bower, a National Corn Growers Association Board Member. Richard Purdin also discusses spring forage seeding.
Tune in next week for another new episode!

Clermont County Rabbit Fun Show

Mark your calendars for the Clermont County Rabbit Fun Show: Sunday, April 25th, 2021, at the Clermont County Fairgrounds, Rabbit Barn.  Registration will begin at 12:30pm and the Show at 1 :00pm.  Trophies & Ribbons will be awarded.

Rabbit Show $1/entry
Showmanship $1/child

Get your rabbit tattooed!!
Brogan’s Cage and Supply will be set up!

Any Questions please call Bonnie Bogart at 513-833-4285

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Southern Ohio Farm Show

This week on the Southern Ohio Farm Show, Pat Brinkman teaches us how to make apple nachos and Gigi Neal teaches us the best practices for growing potatoes. Tune in next week for another new episode!

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Discount on Your Thoughts Matter

DISCOUNTED CURRICULUM AVAILABLE THANKS TO ALLSTATE FOUNDATION

4-H is partnering with the Allstate Foundation to give youth the skills they need to thrive and be emotionally resilient. Made possible by a generous grant from the Allstate Foundation, enjoy a 50% discount on the “Your Thoughts Matter” curriculum from the Ohio State University while supplies last.

Curriculum Description:. What does mental health really mean? How many people are affected by mental health issues such as anxiety and depression? Be part of the solution by learning the answers to those questions and more. Intended for advanced-level youth who are interested in learning more about mental health, why it is important to overall well-being, and steps that promote understanding and action.

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Virtual Dining with Diabetes

Do you or someone you love have diabetes?  With 30 million diabetics in America, you are not alone! Join OSU Extension’s Dining with Diabetes and learn how to incorporate good, healthy cooking techniques and other practices to help control your blood sugar through our cooking school and nutrition education program designed for people with diabetes and their family members or caregivers.

Dates:

  • May 3 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
  • May 10. 10:00 A.M..- 12:00 P.M.
  • May 17 10:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M.
  • May 24 10:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M.

Cost: Free

Registration: https://go.osu.edu/diningwithdiabetes52021

Zoom link will be sent to your email address 24 hours before the class.

Questions: Please contact Margaret Jenkins, jenkins.188@osu.edu, FCS Educator, Clermont County.

 

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Southern Ohio Farm Show

Avocado deviled eggs and tips for growing potatoes are featured in this week’s Southern Ohio Farm Show. Join Tammy Jones and Gigi Neal for this food-focused episode.
Next week’s show will feature part 2 of Gigi Neal’s presentation on growing your own potatoes.

USDA to Increase Monthly SNAP Benefits by $100 per Household Through September

SNAP recipients can expect an increase in benefits through September 2021 thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan.

The global pandemic has led to job cuts, reduced work hours, and financial instability, resulting in changed lives for many individuals and their families. In many cases, this means it’s harder to put enough food on the table. According to Feeding America, an estimated 42 million people, including 13 million children, may face food insecurity in 2021. For context, that’s 1 out of every 8 adults, and 1 in 6 kids. To help combat this issue, the USDA recently announced an increase in monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through September 2021. If you’ve been struggling financially throughout the pandemic, the information below may help you get the relief you need.

Read the full article HERE.