Good evening,

We made it through an extremely cold week and now it looks like we are getting back to normal.  Normal, that is if you don’t include the large amounts of snowfall we have received this winter.  Hopefully all of the weather distractions have not caused you to forget about the upcoming Dairy Banquet.  The Dairy Banquet is coming up February 15 and tickets are for sale from any Dairy Service Unit director or from the Extension office.  Remember that Junior Fair Dairy Exhibitors are free this year if they call the Extension office and claim their ticket.  Adults are $10 and children under 12 are $5.  Tickets must be purchased by February 10.  Youth eligible for the Dairy Scholarship or Dairy Princess need to get their applications turned in to the Extension office by February 7.

Did you hear about the Sheep and Goat Webinars that will happen each Monday evening in February at 7:00 pm?  These live events are being presented over the internet to various Extension offices, including the Hardin County office at 1021 W. Lima Street in Kenton.  This week’s (February 3) presentation is by Roger A. High, The Ohio State University, who will present  “The Management Continuum and Success during the Lambing/Kid Time Period.”   There is no charge to attend this program.  Please call the Extension office at 419-674-2297 if planning to attend one or more of these programs so that all participants can be accommodated.  See the attached press release for more information.

Sheep and Goat Webinars Press Release

The Hardin County Cattle Producers are meeting this coming week on February 5 at 7:30.  They will be meeting in the Allmax Building and will be discussing their budget, bylaws, and the upcoming Beef Banquet.  Ag Council will meet Friday, February 7 at 7:00 am for breakfast and sharing of agricultural information.  A fly on the wall told me that retired Hardin County Extension Educator Gene McCluer has agreed to lead this meeting as I will be at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg taking Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) exams.  Below are some articles that you might find interesting.

Mark

2014 Champaign and Union Agronomy Day – Amanda Douridas, Champaign & Union Counties OSU Extension Educator – February 18, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Union County Services Building, 940 London Ave., Marysville, OH 43040

For the first time the Champaign and Union County Extension offices will be hosting an Agronomy Day. This is an exciting opportunity to bring many of the agronomic state specialists from OSU to the local community. The day includes the following topics and speakers. Dr. Laura Lindsey, OSU Soybean and Small Grains Specialist will discuss ways to properly manage wheat. She will also share the results of the first year of a statewide soybean yield study (farms from Champaign and Union included). Everything from pre-plant soil samples to grain samples and in between was analyzed during the growing season to see what factors affect yield the most.  To find out more speakers and other information, go to http://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2014/2014-03/2014-champaign-and-union-agronomy-day.

Hay Prices Moderate Farm Record Highs – Tim Petry, Livestock Economist, North Dakota State University Extension Service

U.S. hay prices were at record high levels last spring, and have been declining since. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reports average monthly hay prices by state on a crop year (May-Apr) basis. Prices are reported for alfalfa hay, other hay, and the combined all hay categories. Hay prices in the U.S. generally increased throughout the last crop year, and other hay prices ended the year in April at a record high $157 per ton. Prices have declined this crop year to $130/T recorded in December. Keep in mind that the reported prices are averages and the range can be wide given varying quality and geographic supply and demand conditions. For example, the highest other hay price in December was $230/T in Colorado. Contrast that to the lowest average price of $68/T in North Dakota. Hay supplies declined in the U.S. for the last several years. Go to http://beef.osu.edu/beef/beefJan2914.html to continue reading this and other beef articles.

Corn Production-Corn, Soybean and Wheat Connection  – Greg LaBarge, OSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist

The first Corn, Soybean and Wheat Connection program is now available for viewing online. The program features Dr. Peter Thomison, State Specialist Corn Production, Ohio State University Extension discussing Optimizing Corn Yields-Assessing the Contribution of Key Agronomic Management Factors. The second program topic was Seed Treatments in Corn: Impacts on Pests and Pollinators presented by Dr. Andy Michel, State Specialist Field Crops Entomology, Ohio State University Extension and Dr. Reed Johnson, Entomologist Apiculture, The Ohio State University. The program can be viewed at http://go.osu.edu/cswconnect1-14-14. Please note the first 30 seconds of the program were cut off.

Pigs, crates and consumers –David White, Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Relations

Pork industry giants Smithfield and Tyson recently announced plans to develop animal welfare improvements that include moving away from the practice of using gestation crates. Smithfield’s announcement put in place incentives for contract pork farmers to shift to “group housing systems” for pregnant sows before 2022.  After that, the company will only renew contracts with farmers who have switched to the new system.  According to the announcement, the company has already transitioned 54 percent of sows on company-owned farms to the new system. To continue reading this article, go to http://ofbf.org/news-and-events/news/3708/.

Ohio Senate Approves Agricultural Nutrient Management Bill – Sam Custer, Darke County OSU Extension Educator

The Ohio Senate has approved a bill directing the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) to establish a fertilizer applicator certification program in Ohio.  The sponsors of Senate Bill 150, Senator Cliff Hite and Senator Bob Peterson, designed the legislation to address agricultural nutrient runoff into Ohio waterways and the algae problems in Grand Lake St. Marys and Lake Erie.  According to Senator Hite, the bill hinges on a new education and certification program that will give farmers additional information about fertilizer and nutrient use best practices.  To find out additional information regarding the Senate version of the this important bill, read the attached article.

Senate Bill

Mark A. Badertscher

Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

OSU Extension Hardin County

1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326

419-674-2297 Office

hardin.osu.edu

Good evening,

I hope this email finds you somewhere where it is warm.  Weather like this reminds me of when I was younger and I ventured out to the barn each evening to do chores when it was extremely cold.  The tasks were not normal like any other day, as nothing seemed to work right.  Water tanks had ice to break and hoses needed to be properly drained to prevent freezing.  The livestock seemed to endure the cold, but appreciated the extra bedding and someone to feed and water them.  Times like these make you appreciate the livestock producers who are out taking care of their animals, making sure everything is okay in the barn.

Although the weather is cold outside, events are still happening.  This weekend is the 44th annual Power Show Ohio, going through Sunday at the state fairgrounds in Columbus.  Over 500 companies will exhibit agricultural equipment, construction equipment, and outdoor power equipment.  There will also be educational seminars, cooking demonstrations and a kiddie tractor pull.  If you are interested in getting out to this show, more information can be found at www.PowerShowOhio.com.

A Farmland Leasing Workshop will take place from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at the Hancock County Agricultural Services Building, 7868 CR 140, Findlay, OH. Trends in land cost & rental rates; land leasing options: fixed & flexible cash leases; factors affecting leasing options and rates; evaluating cash rent survey data; legal issues in farmland leasing; analyzing good and bad leasing practices; developing a written lease for your farm. Cost of the workshop is $15 to cover handouts and speakers. Pre-registration required by February 9 by calling the Hancock County Extension Office, 419-422-3851 or email lentz@osu.edu. Fee is payable at the door.

Locally, the second Conservation Tillage Club breakfast program will happen Tuesday morning, January 28 at 7:30 am.  Join us for a complimentary breakfast at the Plaza Inn in Mt. Victory, thanks to our sponsors.  CCA Integrated Pest Management credits will be offered as Harold Watters, OSU Extension Agronomic Field Specialist will be speaking on weed control strategies.  Besides discussing the county weed survey, Harold will also present information about Palmer amaranth and other resistant weeds.  In addition, he will discuss how to manage weeds in crops using multiple modes of action.  Members of the Ridgemont FFA Chapter will distribute dust masks and educational materials

January 28 Tillage Club

There will be Master Gardener training at Harco Industries on both January 30 at 7:00 pm and February 1 at 3:00 pm to instruct Master Gardener volunteers about how to use the online Volunteer Management System and the new Hardin County Master Gardener Facebook page which is planned to go active soon.  The Hardin County Fairboard will have its monthly meeting Saturday, February 1 starting at 7:30 pm in the fair office.  Stay warm and see the articles below for information that may be of use to you.

Mark

Fall Weed Survey: We Still Have a Problem – Almost every year since 2006, the OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource county-based educators have been conducting fall soybean weed surveys. Our concern is that resistant weeds may be increasing and we want to be a little ahead of the curve so we can tell you our readers.  This year, 105 soybean fields were a part of the Hardin County Weed Survey.  To find out more about this survey and how our county compares to other Ohio counties in regard to weed control, read the article at http://ocj.com/2014/01/fall-weed-survey-we-still-have-a-problem.
 

‘Healthy soil, we know one when we see one’ – Dwayne Beck, Shaun Casteel, and Emerson Nafziger headline CTC, March 4-5.

The annual Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference is taking shape with over 60 speakers.  The event will be held at Ohio Northern University in Ada.  Full program information can be found at www.ctc.osu.edu and fliers are available in county Extension offices.  Previous recipients have been email or mailed information about this conference which attracted over 900 participants this past year.  Read the attached article for more information about the upcoming program.

Conservation Tillage Conference

Starlings! – Stan Smith, PA, Fairfield County, OSU Extension

With the prolonged spell of cold plus snow cover across Ohio, starlings and similar pests are once again a problem on livestock farms. Nuisance birds are particularly troublesome on farms which have exposed feed in feeders and bunks that these pests can easily get to. Not only can these birds carry and transmit disease but they consume expensive feed. As Steve Boyles described in this publication last year, an average starling weighing 85 g can consume over 2 pounds of feed in a 30-day period. Commonly seeing 1000 or more starlings at a feed bunk in the kind of weather we are experiencing, that’s more than a ton of feed lost to birds in only a month’s time!  To continue reading this and other beef articles, go to http://beef.osu.edu/beef/beefJan2214.html.

Cover Crops and Soil Health Forum – Alan Sundermeier, OSU Extension Educator from Wood County.

Local farmers are invited to attend a free, live broadcast of the National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health and discuss how to build soil health, improve yields, curb erosion, manage pests and build resilience in their farming system. On Feb. 18, locations in every state across the country will host Cover Crops and Soil Health Forums where farmers will have the opportunity to learn from one another while exploring local and national perspectives on cover crops.  The Northwest Ohio location will be starting at 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office at 7868 County Road 140, Findlay, Ohio.  For more information on this forum, read the attached article. Alan Sundermeier, OSU Extension Educator from Wood County.
Cover crop forum

2013 Soybean Product Evaluation Trials Available Online – Laura Lindsey, J D Bethel

The purpose of the Ohio Soybean Product Evaluation Trials is to evaluate soybean products for stand and yield.  This evaluation gives soybean producers comparative information for selecting soybean products for their unique production systems.  During 2013, the soybean agronomy team evaluated 12 soybean seed treatments and two foliar products at six Ohio locations.  Products included inoculant, fertilizer, growth regulators, insecticides, and fungicides. All entries were submitted voluntarily by companies.  Application protocol and product rate were provided by the company.  Companies designated their product to be applied to treated or untreated seed. To continue reading this article and see the report, go to http://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2014/2014-02/2013-product-evaluation-trials-available-online.
 

Mark A. Badertscher

Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

OSU Extension Hardin County

1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326

419-674-2297 Office

hardin.osu.edu

Good evening,

I survived this week’s Certified Crop Adviser classes and passed my practice exam.  Do you know young people involved in the dairy industry?  The Hardin County Dairy Service Unit has their scholarship and princess applications available now.  The due date to apply is February 7.  See the attached news release and applications for further information.

Dairy scholarship Application

Dairy Scholarship Princess Applications News Release

Upcoming events include Hardin County Pork Producers directors’ meeting on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30 at the Ag Credit office.  They will be discussing the fair in review and upcoming banquet plans.  The Hardin County Ag Hall of Fame committee is meeting Wednesday, January 22 at 7:00 pm at the Extension office.  They will be doing a wrap-up on the 2013 banquet and beginning plans for 2014.

The Wyandot Agronomy Day is January 23 at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds.  This event will be held in the Masters Building on the fairgrounds located at 10171 State Route 53, Upper Sandusky.  The program begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3:00 pm.  Several speakers are planned for the day on such topics as Agronomic Crops Insects, Fumigation and Grain Storage, Precision Ag, Using Solar Power, Minimizing Drift Potential, Spotted Wing Drosophila, Soybean Weed Control, etc.  For more information, see the attached document.

2014 Wyandot Agronomy Day

I have included other articles and information below that you may be interested in reading.

Mark

AgrAbility Workshop—I’m Not as Young as I Used to Be! –Friday, January 24 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Hancock Co. Senior Center –  339 E. Melrose Ave., Findlay, OH 45840

Topics: Safety for older farmers/gardeners, Assistive technology used for farms & gardening; tricks of the trade for aging limitations. Contact: Ed Lentz 419-422-3851 or lentz.38@osu.edu.  For more information, see the attached article on the AgrAbility workshop.

AgrAbility Workshop Courier

Ohio Beef Cattle School Begins January 28 – John F. Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator

Cattlemen looking for timely production information to better prepare themselves for a profitable future in the beef industry are invited to participate in the 2014 Ohio Beef Cattle School. The first session of this three session school is rapidly approaching on January 28, 2014 and will address “Improving Breeding Herd Efficiencies.”  Go to http://beef.osu.edu/beef/beefJan1514.html to continue reading this article for Ohio Beef School locations as well as other beef articles.

Communication: A Major Weapon Against PEDV – Pork Checkoff Report

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) has spread to more than 20 states so far on its way across the country. However, efforts to track and contain the disease are definitely helped by producers talking with their veterinarians and their farm neighbors about any change in PEDV status and efforts to prevent the virus’ spread.  Go to http://www.pork.org/News/4495/CommunicationAMajorWeaponagainstPEDV.aspx?utm_source=PEDV_Update&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Communication_story&utm_campaign=Vol_2_No_1 to continue reading this important article on PEDV.

Did that Cold Spell Cause Significant Mortality to Field Crop Insect Pests?  –  Ron Hammond, Andy Michel

Normally we have always said that Ohio seldom gets cold enough to be a factor in causing significant mortality during the winter months.  However, the severe cold spell last week does have the potential to change this, at least for those pests that overwinter in Ohio.  A good example of what can happen occurred during a similar cold spell in 1983 that caused significant mortality to the Mexican bean beetle, which killed off our state-wide problem that was beginning to occur in soybeans.  Go to http://corn.osu.edu/newsletters/2014/2014-02/did-that-cold-spell-cause-significant-mortality-to-field-crop-insect-pests to find out more on the effect of cold weather on crop insect pests.

Sheep and Goat Webinar Series – Monday evenings: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014 – Hardin County Extension Office – 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Sponsored by the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, OSU Sheep Team and OSU Extension.  See the attached 2014 Sheep and Goat Webinars document for topics and other information about this upcoming series.  Please call the Hardin County Extension Office at 419-674-2297 or respond to this email if you plan to attend one or all of these programs so that we can provide for those who plan to participate.

2014 Sheep and Goat Webinars

Mark A. Badertscher

Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

OSU Extension Hardin County

1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326

419-674-2297 Office

hardin.osu.edu

Good evening,

There are several events coming up in the near future that I wanted to remind you in case you are interested in attending.  Tuesday, January 14 is the start of the Conservation Tillage Club breakfast meetings at the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mt. Victory.  This week’s program is on plant diseases and fungicides.  Dr. Pierce Paul, OSU/OARDC Department of Plant Pathology, will be the guest speaker.  He will focus on plant diseases that have caused economic damage to our crops and when it is feasible to consider treatment.   Breakfast is complimentary thanks to our sponsors and will start at 7:30 am.  I have attached the flyer for this breakfast series in case you missed it last week.

Conservation Tillage Club

Later the same day will be the start of our Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Connection webinars.  Corn production will be the topic of the first program, which will be held at the Extension office, 1021 W. Lima Street in Kenton.  This program will begin at 7:00 pm and will feature Dr. Peter Thomison, State Specialist Corn Production, Ohio State University Extension speaking on optimizing corn yields.  He will be followed by Dr. Andy Michel, State Specialist Field Crops Entomology, Ohio State University Extension and Dr. Reed Johnson, Entomologist Apiculture, The Ohio State University.  They will be speaking on seed treatments in corn.  Please contact the Extension office at 419-674-2297 or reply to this email if you plan to attend this evening program.  I have also attached the flier for this series as well.

CSW Connection

The Hardin County Dairy Banquet will be Saturday, February 15 at noon.  This event will be held at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church.  Tickets are available from any Dairy Service Unit Director or by contacting the Extension Office.  See the attached news release for further details.  The Hardin County Sheep Improvement Association Directors will be meeting Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30 pm at the Ag Credit building.  They will be planning their annual banquet which is scheduled for March 1.  The Hardin County Fairboard will have their annual Sale Committee meeting Wednesday, January 15 at the fair office.  It will begin at 7:00 pm and be followed by Livestock Committee meetings at 7:30 pm.

Dairy Banquet News Release

One last thing.  I would like to apologize to anyone who may have received many copies of last week’s Hardin County Agriculture and Natural Resources Update.  It seems as though this may have happened to some people with Yahoo email addresses.  I have had two different people tell me that this happened.  As usual, I have attached some articles that you may find useful.

Mark

Northwest Ohio Agriculture and Natural Resources Newsletter – New in 2014 – the Maumee Valley EERA and Erie Basin EERA are being pulled together to become a new Extension “region” – Thus the newsletter is expanding to include the counties of the Erie Basin (north central OH). Program information for Hardin Co. is also being included.  If you are interested in accessing information for all of these programs in Northwest Ohio, go to http://hancock.osu.edu/topics/special-projects/maumee-valley-eera-archive/anr-newsletter/ANRnews.  Here you will find events related to Agronomy, Composting and Manure Management, Extension Teams, Farm Business, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Miscellaneous Ag, Natural Resources, Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing.  A printed version of this newsletter was mailed out to 500 Hardin County Agriculture and Natural Resources contacts.

Wyandot Agronomy Day – January 23, 2014 at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds.  This event will be held in the Masters Building on the fairgrounds located at 10171 State Route 53, Upper Sandusky.  The program begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3:00 pm.  Several speakers are planned for the day on such topics as Agronomic Crops Insects, Fumigation and Grain Storage, Precision Ag, Using Solar Power, Minimizing Drift Potential, Spotted Wing Drosophila, Soybean Weed Control, etc.  For more information, see the attached document.

2014 Wyandot Agronomy Day

New and Small Farm College – Are you interested in learning how to make the most of a few acres? If so, this eight-week course is just for you! Filled with practical knowledge on a variety of topics— you won’t be disappointed!  Classes meet every Monday, beginning February 10.  All classes begin at 6:30 pm and end by 9:00 pm.  This New and Small Farm College is being held in Piqua which is in Shelby County.  If you would like to find out more about this program, go to http://pike.osu.edu/small%20farm%20college%20SHELBY%20final.pdf and view the full color brochure.  The enrollment deadline is coming up on February 3.

Farmland Lease Workshop – A farm management program to be offered this winter to assist individuals in the changing agricultural industry. Ohio State University Farm Management Specialists Barry Ward and Peggy Hall will address the following topics during this three hour workshop:

• Trends in land cost and land rental rates
• Farmland leasing options: fixed and flexible cash leases
• Factors affecting leasing options and rates
• Evaluating cash rent survey data
• Legal issues in farmland leasing
• Analyzing good and bad leasing practices
• Developing a written lease for your farm

Workshop will be held February 12, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the conference room of the Hancock County Agricultural Services Building, 7868 CR 140, Findlay, OH 45840. Cost of the workshop is $15 to cover handouts and speakers. Pre-registration required by February 9 by calling the Hancock County Extension Office, 419-422-3851 or email lentz@osu.edu. Fee is payable at the door.

Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference – This annual conference will be held in Ada March 4-5, 2014 at Ohio Northern University.  The website (ctc.osu.edu) is now current. You can register online, or print off a registration form. Information on room reservations is also current.  Concerning the program, we are finalizing the list of topics/speakers. It is probably 90% set and more information will be posted that on the website as soon as information is finalized from those who are organizing the sessions.   A flyer has been attached to this email which provides details and registration information for this event that last year attracted over 900 participants.  Early bird registration ends February 21.

CTC Flyer 2014

Mark A. Badertscher

Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

OSU Extension Hardin County

1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326

419-674-2297 Office

hardin.osu.edu

Good afternoon,

Today we weighed-in and tagged 64 beef and dairy steers for the Hardin County Fair.  Some of these cattle were also nose printed for the Ohio State Fair.  I was thankful that the weather was not too cold and that the snow had yet to start falling.  Thanks to all the members of the Hardin County Cattle Producers and other volunteers who made the event run smoothly.

Next week I am spending three days in Columbus at OSU for training.  Two days for pesticide updates and one day for agronomy team in-service.  It is during this training that we will be given the information for pesticide recertification and also other information for conducting winter programs.  I have attached to this email a copy of the Pesticide Recertification Training news release that was sent out this week.  If you received a letter from the Ohio Department of Agriculture saying the your private applicator license is due to expire March 31, 2014, you will want to read this article.  It also has information for commercial applicators as well.

Pesticide Recertification

Last call for the Online Grain Marketing Course.  Anyone who still wants to register can do so online by noon on Monday, January 6.  See the attached flyer for more information for this course that begins January 7 and includes a grain marketing simulation.  Finally, someone has asked about small square bales of hay that might be available.  If you have some or know where some can be located, please let me know.  As always, I have included some additional articles that you may be interested in reading.

Grain Marketing Flyer

Mark

Farm Building Rental Survey – Each year Extension Educators in Ohio receive questions about cash rental rates for buildings used for livestock production and storage of crops and machinery.  Landowners and tenants would benefit from knowing what typical rental rates are for various structures and facilities when developing farm lease agreements.  We would like your help with a new survey being carried out by Extension farm management specialists in the north central region of the U.S.  See the attached Farm Building Rental Survey document to complete the survey.

Farm Building Rental Survey

Conservation Tillage Club – Breakfast meetings for the Conservation Tillage Club will begin January 14 at the Plaza Inn in Mt. Victory.  This year, Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits are being offered for all four meetings.  Thanks to the generous sponsors, these breakfast meetings and programs are offered at no charge.  They begin with breakfast at 7:30 am and then a speaker to follow.  These meetings are jointly planned by the Soil and Water Conservation District and OSU Extension in Hardin, Logan, and Union Counties.  See the attached flier for more information.

Conservation Tillage Club

Corn, Soybeans and Wheat Connection – These free webinars are set to begin January 14 at the Extension office, 1021 W. Lima Street in Kenton.  The first one starts at 7:00 pm and focuses on Corn Production.  ‘Optimizing Corn Yields-­‐Assessing the Contribution of Key Agronomic Management Factors’ will be the topic of the presentation.  It will be taught by Dr. Peter Thomison, State Specialist Corn Production, Ohio State University Extension. ‘Seed Treatments in Corn: Impacts on Pests and Pollinators’ will also be presented by Dr. Andy Michel, State Specialist Field Crops Entomology, Ohio State University Extension and Dr. Reed Johnson, Entomologist Apiculture, The Ohio State University.  Call the Extension office at 419-674-2297 to register and see the attached flier for more information.

Flyer_CSWConnect

Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference – The Conservation Tillage Conference will have a line-up of about 60 speakers for the annual program at Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio March 4-5.   The full program and registration information are on the website: ctc.osu.edu. In addition, flyers are in county Extension offices. Information has been emailed to previous attendees (or mailed to those without an email address). Crop consultants in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan will receive an email later this month listing available CEU credits. Registration is the same as last year: $65 for one day; $85 for both.

Legal Concerns of Farmers – Farmers and non-farm individuals have challenges they face each year. Last fall at the Farm Science Review, the Ohio State University’s Agricultural & Resource Law booth took an informal survey on what farmers considered their biggest legal concern.  See the attached article written by Ed Lentz, OSU Extension Educator from Hancock County for the top legal concerns of farmers.

LegalConcernListCourier123113

Mark A. Badertscher

Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

OSU Extension Hardin County

1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326

419-674-2297 Office

hardin.osu.edu