WEBINAR ALERT!!! On Tuesday February 1st and 8th 9-10am over Zoom. If you have been following all of the 2021 eFields reports these zooms are going to go more in depth about the results. Brown County’s very own James Morris will be presenting during this on the results from Brown County and how those results contributed to the overall reports. In addition to learning about Brown County’s results attendees will also learn of the highlights from the 249 trials, 45 counties and over 5,000 acres. THIS IS FREE TO ATTEND. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Any questions can be directed to Elizabeth Hawkins at hawkins.301@osu.edu. To register click here.

TRAINING ALERT! On February 15, 2022 from 2:00pm-5:00pm at the OSU Extension Office in Fayette County, 1415 US Highway 22 SW, Washington C.H., OH 43160 will be the Agricultural Fertilizer Training. This training is for private and commercial applicators. If you are wanting to apply any fertilizer other than manure to more than 50 acres of agricultural production grown primarily for sale. This training is for you!! This training will cover the best management practices such as the best timing appropriate rate, the best placement and source. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED along with a fee of  $30. The payment can be dropped off at the Fayette County Extension Office prior to the event or you can bring payment to the training. To register call the Fayette County Extension Office at: 740-335-1150.  Any questions can be directed towards:
Ken Ford, ANR Educator, Fayette County, ford.70@osu.edu, 740-335-1150
Trevor Corboy, ANR Educator, Greene County, corboy.3@osu.edu, 937-372-9971 ext. 114
Tony Nye, ANR Educator, Clinton County, nye.1@osu.edu, 937-382-0901

This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to increase your knowledge and to make your operation more profitable! The best part? You can EARN YOUR BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE (BQA) CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION CREDITS!! During the event you will hear about:
Optimizing Forage and Fertility- James Morris, OSU Extension Brown County
Feed Sampling and Nutrient Anlaysis- Ted Wiseman, OSU Extension Perry County
Feedstuff Evaluation and Processing- Erik Scott, Scott Farms
Planning Cow Management and Feeding Mineral- Garth Ruff- OSUE Beef Cattle Field Specialist
Body Condition Scoring and Facilities- Stan Smith, OSU Extension Fairfield County
This event will be on February 24, 2022 from 9:00am-2:30pm with for a cost of $10 at Scott Farms, 9681 US 68, Georgetown, OH 45121. Hands on demonstrations along with LUNCH will be provided.  PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FEBRUARY 17, 2022! *SEE FLYER BELOW TO REGISTER.

Weeds can and will drive anyone crazy! In order to help stay in control of your weeds attend the 2022 Ohio Weed University on Thursday February 3, 2022 from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Cherry Fork Community Center. (14825 State Route 136 Winchester Ohio 45697) This program is designed to keep agronomic producers in the know of the cutting edge advances in weed control for their  operations! Hot topics include weed control, local weed issues, biology and weed identification, control strategies, cover crop management in forages and evaluating herbicides. The best part? LUNCH AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCES WILL BE INCLUDED! As well as the opportunity to hear from Dr. Mark Loux, and Alyssa Essman from The Ohio State University. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY JANUARY 28, 2022 TO THE ADAMS COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE ALONG WITH A FEE OF $40. *See the flyer below on how to register.

This event not only provides the opportunity to gain more information on how to make your cow/calf operation more profitable, but you can also EARN YOUR BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE (BQA) CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION CREDITS!!!!!! This event will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 9:00am-2:30pm with a cost of $10. At Scott Farms 9681 U.S. 68, Georgetown, OH 45121. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FBRUARY 17, 2022. The fee covers the materials needed for the course as well as a beef lunch. You will be able to participate in hands-on demonstrations as well as having the opportunity to learn more about:

Optimizing Forage Fertility- James Morris, OSU Extension Brown County

Feed Sampling and Nutrient Analysis- Ted Wiseman, OSU Extension Perry County

Feedstuff Evaluation and Processing- Eirk Scott, Scott Farms

Planning Cow Management and Feeding Mineral- Garth Ruff, OSUE Beff Cattle Field Specialist

Body Condition Scoring and Facilities- Stan Smith, OSU Extension Fairfield County

Any questions can be directed to James Morris, OSU Extension Brown County, 937-378-6716 and Garth Ruff, OSU Extension Beef Cattle Field Specialist, 740-305-3201.

*SEE FLYER BELOW FOR THE REGISTRATION

Worried that you didn’t make the registration deadline? No need to worry the registration deadline for the 2022 Ohio Weed University isn’t until JANUARY 28, 2022! Weed University is a program that is designed to keep you up-to-date with the on the most cutting edge weed control for your cropping operations. This event will cover the hot topics in weed control, local weed issues, biology and identification of weeds, control strategies, cover crop management  in forages, and evaluating herbicides. Hands-on exercises will be included during the presentation, along with Dr. Mark Loux, and Alyssa Essman, from THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, will be this years featured speakers. In order to attend this awesome event send your registration (see the flyer below) along with a payment of $40 to the Adams County Extension Office by JANUARY 28, 2022. The event itself will take place on THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2022 from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Cherry Fork Community Center at 14825 State Route 136 Winchester, OH 45697. For more information you can contact Richard Purdin- 937-544-2339, purdin.19@osu.eud or James Morris- 937-378-6716, morris.1677@osu.edu. *SEE BELOW FOR THE REGISTRATION

Do you need to renew your GAP Training? This is your chance! On March 31, 2022 from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Raines Farm and Greenhouse at 2667 Nichols Ridge Road, Seaman, OH 45679. There will be an in person meeting with Dr. Bob Pearce with the University of Kentucky will be speaking. If participants stay for the full 2 hour meeting those participants will receive their 2022 Annual GAP Training credit. There is no cost to this event but, PRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED! NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED! To register call or email Richard Purdin at the Adams County Extension Office: 937-544-2339, purdin.19@osu.edu.

Are you a crop producer? Do you want to stay in the know about weed control for your cropping operations? Then Weed University is for you! Weed University is a program designed to keep agronomic producers on the cutting edge in weed control for their cropping operations. Topics addressed will include hot topics in weed control, local weed issues, biology and identification of weeds, control strategies, cover crop management in forages, and evaluating herbicides. Hands-on exercises will be included. Featured speakers will include Dr. Mark Loux and Alyssa Essman from The Ohio State University. The registration fee per person is $40 and is due by January 28, 2022. This fee includes lunch and course materials. Pesticide and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits will be available. PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY JANUARY 28, 2022 
The 2022 Ohio Weed University will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 9:00am-4:00pm at the at the Cherry Fork Community Center
14825 State Route 136 Winchester Ohio 45697. This Program is being hosted by the
Adams and Brown County Extension offices with support from Winchester Ag/Cherry Fork
Farm Supply and the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association.
*See the flyer below for registration.

This is a great opportunity to not only help make your cow/calf operation profitable but this is also an opportunity to get earn your BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION CREDITS WILL BE AVAILABLE! The Cow Calf Workshop brings experts from across Ohio to discuss and demonstrate practices that you might apply on your farm to improve your operation. By attending the sessions listed below you will receive the needed interaction with speakers and participants to address any questions, as well as the opportunity to connect with fellow cattle producers. The sessions will include
Optimizing Forage Fertility- James Morris, OSU Extension Brown County
Feed Sampling and Nutrient Analysis- Ted Wiseman, OSU Extension Perry County
Feedstuff Evaluation and Processing- Erik Scott, Scott Farms
Planning Cow Management and Feeding Mineral- Garth Ruff- OSUE Beef Cattle Field Specialist
Body Condition Scoring and Facilities- Stan Smith, OSU Extension Fairfield County
This event will be held on Thursday, FEBRUARY 24, 2022 from 9:00am-2:30pm at Scott Farms 9681 U.S. 68, Georgetown, OH 45121. There is a cost of $10 per person and PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The pre-registration can be sent to OSU Extension Brown County, 937-378-6716 by FEBRUARY 17, 2022. *Beef lunch and Materials included. Dress for hands on demonstrations. Any other questions can be directed towards James Morris, OSU Extension Brown County, 937-378-6716 and Garth Ruff, OSU Extension Beef Cattle Field Specialist 740-305-3201. See the flyer below for the registration form.

The Forages for Horses Webinar Series will be 3 90 minute webinars beginning on January 20, 2022, continued on February 17, 2022 and concluding on March 17, 2022 all beginning at 7:00pm. The webinars will cover the topics of Hay Analysis and Feeding Different Classes of Horses, Nutrition and Parasites, and Pasture and Weed Management, Soil Fertility, and Species Selection. There is a $75 registration fee that will give participants access to the webinars, resources, a choice of a curriculum binder or USB drive of the traditional course through the mail. In addition to resources previously listed participants will also receive a digital copy of the Forages for Horses Manual, a physical copy can be obtained as well. You can register for the webinars by clicking here.