Virtual Ag Coffee Hour
Join us for our monthly Virtual Ag Coffee Hour to discuss county agriculture and issues in Hardin County. Keep up to date and share information about what is happening in local agriculture with our roundtable discussion. We look forward to you joining the discussion each month to find out what is happening on the farms in your area. Each month a timely topic will be shared by OSU Extension.
Please register ahead of time for each monthly Virtual Ag Coffee Hour meeting you plan to attend. Once you register, a meeting link will be sent to your email.
Mar 5, 2021 08:00 AM – Farm Custom Rates
https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscu2opjgoHdShlfkNNqeubwo7Jr4jEL3r
Apr 2, 2021 08:00 AM – CoCoRaHS Rainfall Reports
https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscu2opjgoHdShlfkNNqeubwo7Jr4jEL3r
May 7, 2021 08:00 AM – Planting
https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscu2opjgoHdShlfkNNqeubwo7Jr4jEL3r
Jun 4, 2021 08:00 AM – On-farm Research
https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscu2opjgoHdShlfkNNqeubwo7Jr4jEL3r
Beef Quality Assurance
Beef Quality Assurance training is for beef cattle producers, needing to recertify or certify to sell cattle at auctions and other markets for the first time. Many of the major beef processors, auctions, and other markets began requiring producers to have a BQA certificate at the beginning of 2019.
Registration Details: For the virtual option, access to the internet is a must. Once you register, a webinar link will be sent to your email. Seating is limited and you must register by phone for in-person session. No walk-ins are available. Registration is mandatory for in-person events.
Register by February 22 for the February 23 event.
Feb 23, 2021 06:00 PM – Virtual Registration Link
https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q_bcOTPNRCWZSnWKaQX5-g
Depending on COVID restrictions, in-person session will be limited to 10 individuals at the Hardin County OSU Extension office, 1021 W Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, Ohio. Hardin County residents with no computer access or poor internet connections will be given preference because of limited seating.
Feb 23, 2021 06:00 PM – In-person Registration
(Please call Mark Badertscher at 419-767-6037)
Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification
Hardin County • March 2
Type: In-person
At this training, recertification only in categories CORE, 1, 2, 6, 15. Preregistration is mandatory. Spots are limited. No walk-ins. Bring Ohio Private Applicator card.
Depending on COVID restrictions, in-person session will be limited to 50 individuals. Hardin County residents with no computer access or poor internet connections will be given preference because of limited seating.
Time of Pesticide Recertification:
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Time of Fertilizer Recertification:
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
RSVP Deadline: Register by February 23.
Event Registration: Pre-registration required.
Link to registration:
(Please call Mark Badertscher at 419-767-6037)
Cost: PAT $35; FERT $10; Combo $45;
Meal option at an additional cost.
Location: Plaza Inn Restaurant, 491 S. Main, Mt. Victory, OH
Hardin County • March 4
Type: In-person
At this training, re-certification only in categories CORE, 1, 2, 6, 15. Preregistration is mandatory. Spots are limited. No walk-ins. Bring Ohio Private Applicator card.
Depending on COVID restrictions, in-person session will be limited to 50 individuals. Hardin County residents with no computer access or poor internet connections will be given preference because of limited seating.
Time of Pesticide Recertification:
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Time of Fertilizer Recertification:
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
RSVP Deadline: Register by February 23.
Event Registration: Pre-registration required.
Link to registration:
(Please call Mark Badertscher at 419-767-6037)
Cost: PAT $35; FERT $10; Combo $45
Meal option at an additional cost.
Location: Plaza Inn Restaurant, 491 S. Main, Mt. Victory, OH
Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification
Hardin County • March 3
Type: Virtual and In-person
At this training, re-certification only in categories CORE, 1, 2, 6, 15. Bring Ohio Private Applicator card. Additional private pesticide applicator categories available for in-person attendees.
Depending on COVID restrictions, in-person session will be limited to 10 individuals. Hardin County residents with no computer access or poor internet connections will be given preference because of limited seating.
Time of Fertilizer Recertification:
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Time of Pesticide Recertification:
1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
RSVP Deadline: Register by February 24.
Event Registration: Pre-registration is mandatory. Spots are limited. No walk-ins. For the virtual option, access to the internet is a must.
Link to registration: (to be added later)
Cost: PAT $35; FERT $10; Combo $45
Boxed-meal option at an additional cost.
Location: Online and Hardin County Extension Office, 1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH
Hardin County • March 5
Type: Virtual and In-person
At this training, re-certification only in categories CORE, 1, 2, 6, 15. Bring Ohio Private Applicator card. Additional private pesticide applicator categories available for in-person attendees.
Depending on COVID restrictions, in-person session will be limited to 10 individuals. Hardin County residents with no computer access or poor internet connections will be given preference because of limited seating.
Time of Fertilizer Recertification:
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Time of Pesticide Recertification:
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
RSVP Deadline: Register by February 24.
Event Registration: Pre-registration is mandatory. Spots are limited. No walk-ins. For the virtual option, access to the internet is a must.
Link to registration: (to be added later)
Cost: PAT $35; FERT $10; Combo $45
Boxed Meal Option at an additional cost.
Location: Online and Hardin County Extension Office, 1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH
Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification
Hardin County • March 30
Type: In-person video make-up session
Pre-registration is mandatory. Spots are limited. No walk-ins. Bring Ohio Private Applicator card. All private pesticide and fertilizer applicator categories available.
Depending on COVID restrictions, in-person session will be limited to 10 individuals. Hardin County residents with no computer access or poor internet connections will be given preference because of limited seating.
Time of Pesticide Recertification:
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Time of Fertilizer Recertification:
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
RSVP Deadline: Register by March 23.
Event Registration: Pre-registration required.
Link to registration:
(Please call Mark Badertscher at 419-767-6037)
Cost: PAT $35; FERT $10; Combo $45
Location: Hardin County Extension Office, 1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH
Hardin County • March 31
Type: In-person video make up session
Pre-registration is mandatory. Spots are limited. No walk-ins. Bring Ohio Private Applicator card. All private pesticide and fertilizer applicator categories available.
Depending on COVID restrictions, in-person session will be limited to 10 individuals. Hardin County residents with no computer access or poor internet connections will be given preference because of limited seating.
Time Fertilizer Re-certification:
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Time Pesticide Re-certification:
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
RSVP Deadline: Register by March 23.
Event Registration: Pre-registration required.
Link to registration:
(Please call Mark Badertscher at 419-767-6037)
Cost: PAT $35; FERT $10; Combo $45
Location: Hardin County Extension Office, 1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH
If you have questions, feel free to contact:
Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Educator
Hardin County Agriculture and Natural Resources
(419) 767-6037