February Wednesday Women in Ag Webinar: Identifying and Controlling Invasive Species in the Fence Row and Woodland Edge

Join the Ohio Women in Agriculture on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 for the next session on Identifying and Controlling Invasive Species in the Fence Row and Woodland Edge. The unwanted and invasive plant list seems to be growing – literally and figuratively. Join us to learn more about these problematic plants, how to identify them, and methods of managing them on your property.

Register at this link one time for all the series: go.osu.edu/wiawednesdaywebinars2024.

Event Sponsors: Ohio State University Extension, Ohio Women in Agriculture Learning Network Team.

Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey Launched for 2024

The Ohio Farm Custom Rates Survey data collection has launched once again. The online survey for 2024 is available at: www.go.osu.edu/customratesurvey 

A large number of Ohio farmers hire machinery operations and other farm related work to be completed by others. This is often due to lack of proper equipment, lack of time or lack of expertise for a particular operation.  Many farm business owners do not own equipment for every possible job that they may encounter in the course of operating a farm and may, instead of purchasing the equipment needed, seek out someone with the proper tools necessary to complete the job. This farm work completed by others is often referred to as “custom farm work” or more simply “custom work”. A “custom rate” is the amount agreed upon by both parties to be paid by the custom work customer to the custom work provider.

Custom farming providers and customers often negotiate an agreeable custom farming machinery rate by utilizing Extension surveys results as a starting point. Ohio State University Extension collects surveys and publishes survey results from the Ohio Farm Custom Survey every other year. This survey will result in a new Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey Summary for 2024.

Custom work providers or customers are asked to respond even if they know only a few rates. Information is sought on actual rates, either what was paid to hire custom work or what was charged to perform custom work. Custom Rates should include all ownership costs of implement & tractor (if needed), operator labor, fuel and lube. If fuel is not included in the custom rate charge, there is a place on the survey to indicate this.

The online survey is available at: www.go.osu.edu/customratesurvey Survey hard copies will be sent out in the upcoming edition of the OSU Extension Brown County Agriculture and Natural Resources and Community Development Newsletter. Individuals wishing to receive the newsletter can sign up for the mailing list by contacting the OSU Extension Brown County office at 937-378-6716.

If a document is preferred that can be printed out to complete by hand to return, email Trevor Corboy at corboy.3@osu.edu or by calling OSU Extension Brown County at 937-378-6716.

The deadline to complete the survey is March 31, 2024.

2024 Soil Health Webinar Series

Join us for a webinar series focusing on all things soil health. This series will offer standalone topics, so attendees can attend one, two, or all three sessions. Live webinars will offer CCA continuing education credits, and webinar recordings will be posted to the OSU Agronomy Team YouTube Channel for later viewing.
In this monthly series, farmers, industry, and academic experts will weigh in on practical steps to improve soil health and measure impact on crop yield and farm profitability. Please plan to join us for all three sessions!

Dates: Session 1: January 11th, 2024: Who’s the J.A.M. at OSU? Presented by: Dr. Jim Ippolitio, Dr. Asmita Murumkar, & Dr. Manbir Rakkar, The Ohio State University

Session 2: February 8th, 2024: Cover Crop Info Drop, Presented by: Grower Panel

Session 3: March 7th, 2024: What’s the beef with Soil Health and livestock? Presented by: Dr. Anna Cate, University of Minnesota, Dr. Mary Drewnoski, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Dr. Doug Jackson-Smith, The Ohio State University

Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the connection link. Registration can be completed by clicking here.

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Save the Date!

Save the Date! Ohio State University Extension Small Farm Team presents: ‘Sowing Seeds for Success’ Small Farm Conference. At the Mid – East Career Technical Center Buffalo Campus, Senecaville, Ohio on April 6, 2024.  More details will be posted on the Go Farm Ohio page in the near future, or by clicking here.

Ohio Beef Cattle Herd Health Seminars

Join OSU Extension and the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine for a day focused on beef cattle herd health and preventative care.

Presenters and topics include:
Dr. Risa Pesapane – Tick Borne Disease
Jan. 19 – Dr. Joe Lozier –
Jan. 26 – Dr. Andy Niehaus –
Calving and Dystocia Management & Foot and Hoof Care
Seth Clark – Vaccination Programs for Cow Calf Herds
Garth Ruff – Marketing Herd Health Programs

These sessions will be offered in two different locations – Jackson County & Noble County

Price: $10.00 for both locations. Meal provided.

Questions: Contact Garth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist at 740-305-3201.

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Wednesday Women in Ag Webinar: Encouraging Conversation

Join us on November 8, 2023, for the next session on Encouraging Conversation. Join Emily Marrison for tips on connecting with others through the art of conversation. Whether family, friends, or strangers, discover ways to start a conversation and keep it going. “The Six Conversations” are sure to help you and those close to you. Register at this link one time for all the series by clicking here. See the flyer below for full details.

Climate Smart: Farming with Weather Extremes

Interested in learning about NRCS, Ohio State, and Central State Climate Smart research and activities?

What impacts might increasing temperatures and intense precipitation events have on water, manure, and pest management in Ohio?

How might changing weather patterns effect crop insurance, grain markets, and farmer stress?

On November, 30, 2023 from 8:30am-3:30pm at Der Dutchman; 445 S. Jefferson Ave Plain City, OH 43064. The cost is FREE to attend with Breakfast and Lunch is provided. If this is something that you are interested in attending register by clicking here.

2023 Beginner & Small Farm College

This college is designed to help landowners examine potential ways to increase profits on their small acreage properties. The program is open to all new or aspiring farmers, new rural landowners, small farmers, and farm families looking for new ideas.

During this college, participants will be challenged to develop realistic expectations for their new farm business. They will receive information on getting started, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of their property, and developing a farm business plan. Information on farm finances, insurance, liability, labor and marketing will be covered during the college.

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Southwest Ohio Beef Quality Assurance

The Goal of the Ohio Beef Quality Assurance program is to increase the competitive base for marketing Ohio Cattle. BQA is a program to ensure that beef and dairy cattle are maintained in a manner which will result in a safe and wholesome beef product. OSU Extension offers this workshop to address the industry demand for certification.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: $10 per person, includes dinner. Registration deadline, Nov. 20. Dinner and registration begin at 5:30p.m. Program begins at 6 p.m. Please make checks payable to The Ohio State University. Mail to OSU Extension, Clinton County, 111 S Nelson Ave, Suite 2, Wilmington, OH 45177. Detach and return this form with your payment.

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