Below are a list of courses and in-services that ANR Educators have often found helpful for the job. Many of these courses can provide you with the background information for many of the topics that we teach on every day.
Use https://online.osu.edu/courses or https://classes.osu.edu/class-search/#/ to search for the following courses:
ENTMLGY 5800
Pesticide Science
Exploration of pesticide toxicology and practical use; modes of action in target organisms, regulations, application methods, environmental fate, resistance management, and use in integrated pest management programs. Prereq: Jr standing or above.
ENTMLGY 5610
Greenhouse Plant Health and Pest Management
Overview of the principles of plant health and pest management applied to the production of plants and other commodities in controlled environments, including greenhouses, urban vertical agriculture, high tunnels, hydroponic systems, and interiorscapes.
ENTMLGY 5609
Landscape Ornamental Plant Insect and Mite Pests – Identification, Biology and Management
This course covers insects and mites that attack landscape ornamental plants (trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals). Students learn to diagnose and identify common pests, and select appropriate management methods. Management strategies include monitoring techniques, pesticides, biocontrol, resistance, cultural/mechanical controls, in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach.
ENR 5270
Soil Fertility
Provides a broad overview of the principles of soil fertility, plant nutrition, & nutrient management in managed ecosystems. Covers foundational information on the cycling of individual nutrients in soil, including the biotic and abiotic factors that influence these dynamics. Exposure to many contemporary issues around nutrient management and basic practical skills for managing nutrients. Prereq: 3000, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
You can also watch the following Soil Fertility playlist available on YouTube: go.osu.edu/soil-fert
Additional In-services & Classes
Keep an eye out for emails about upcoming in-services in addition to the new Educator opportunities and annual Pesticide & Fertilizer In-services. There can be a lot offered at one time – do not feel like you need to attend them all in one year! Many in-services are repeatedly offered, while others are offered as needed. The Farm Office In-service is recommended annually so you can stay up-to-speed on regulations and hot topics.
Find a list of some of the previously-held in-services below:
- Farm Office In-service (held annually)
- Ag Crops Team In-service (held annually)
- Pesticide Application Technology In-service
- Farm Business Analysis & FINPACK training (held annually)
- Farm Bill Update
- Grain Marketing In-service
- Precision Ag in Conservation In-service
- Planter In-service
- Nutrient & Water Quality In-service
- Organic Agronomy In-service
- Soil Testing Lab/Develop Fertilizer Recommendations In-service
- Hemp In-service (offered by CSU Extension)
- Dairy & Livestock In-service
- Beef & Dairy In-service (held annually typically)
- Forages & Grazing In-service
- Sun Safety In-service
- Soil Health & Urban Soils In-service
- MGV Volunteer Coordinator In-service (held annually)
- Organic In-service
- Small Fruit In-service
- IPM-Vegetable Crops In-service
- Fresh Produce Safety In-service
- On-farm FSMA Compliance In-service
- Vegetable Grafting In-service (offered nationally)
- Turf & Ornamental In-service
- BYGL In-service (held weekly)
- Native Grasses for Wildlife In-service
- Conifer Calamities In-service
- Energy Outreach Workgroup Trainings (held monthly)
- Pond Management In-service
- STEM Pathways Professional Development In-service
- Youth Tractor Training In-service
- Assuring Quality Care for Animals (QA) In-service (held annually)
- OSU Income Tax Schools
- Ohio Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Exam Prep Course
- Developing & Interpreting Your Financial Statements and Measures
Reviewed February 18, 2025