At the end of this program attendees will understand:
• The importance of woodland management planning.
• The need to involve a forester.
• The process of harvesting timber.
• Where to go for additional advice.
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This program will present information about a variety of bulbs, including demonstrations on planting.
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Farm Science Review dates this year are September 17-19, 2024. We have Pre-sale tickets available for $10.00. Stop by the office to pick up your tickets today!
Don’t miss out! Visit fsr.osu.edu for more information.
Learning to manage your farm like a business can help you to be more profitable! Join us for the 2024 Small Farm Financial Management College. Complete your registration here.
This course is designed to help landowners examine potential ways to increase profits on their 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.
This program can qualify attendees for the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program.
Thanks to our sponsors, scholarships are available!
•Hall Hunger Initiative is sponsoring 2 scholarships and a meal. Contact Alex Klug at alex@hallhungerinitiative.org to apply.
•Greene County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a scholarship to a Farm Bureau Member. A draw will be made among members when registration closes.
Small Farm Financial Management College Syllabus
Session I – Getting Started on Your New Farm Business
Presenters: Pam Bennett and Marina Miquilini, OSU Extension
* Developing real-life expectations for your farm.
* Assessing your property and resources.
* Developing a farm business plan, including setting your family and farm mission, goals and objectives.
* Understanding farm business structures.
Session II – You Can’t Measure What You Don’t Track. Farm Recordkeeping, Budgets and Taxes
Presenter: Greg Meyer, OSU Extension
* Recordkeeping for farm businesses.
* Using enterprise budgets to project farm income.
* Developing cost of production projections.
* Introduction to farm taxes.
Session III – Money, Money, Money! Managing your Small Farm’s Finances
Presenter: Eric Richer, OSU Extension
* Developing a family and farm balance sheet.
* Developing financial statements including cash flow and income statements.
* Managing family and farm income and expenses.
Session IV – The Legal Side of Farm Financial Management
Presenter: Peg Hall, OSU Extension
* Legal instruments for farm financing.
* Loan options for small farms.
* Farm leases and contracts.
* Overview of risks on the farm.
* Liability insurance needs for small farms.
Check out the description below for position highlights and how to apply
Position highlights:
The primary role of the program assistant in Greene County is to provide participants and stakeholders with research-backed information that will better their lives. This includes, but is not limited to:
How to Apply:
Visit: hr.osu.edu/careers and search for job #R105235 Extension Educators Coordinator 3 to view the complete position description and to apply. Note position is 32 hours/week
Application Deadline is July 7, 2024
hr.osu.edu/careers
It’s that time of year! Come and purchase a plant or two and help support the program.
Check out the flyer for more information! plant sale flyer 2024
OSU Extension Clinton County Presents Drainage and Water Management for Now and the Future.
DATE:
June 18, 2024
TIME:
8:00 a.m.– 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
Wilmington College, CSA Room 310.
1870 Quaker Way, Wilmington, OH 45177
*CCA Credit Opportunity
Backyard Poultry Marketing Flyer To access the course head to: go.osu.edu/chicken
For a variety of reasons, there is an increase in interest in keeping backyard poultry. Backyard flocks provide the opportunity for people in rural and urban areas alike to produce tasty eggs and meat for personal and family food security. You might want egg layers. You might want to raise meat birds for a harvest in your freezer. You might even have a youth interested in raising chickens for their 4-H or FFA project, as these lower maintenance livestock can be kept in a fraction of the space for a fraction of the cost when compared to other species.
Whatever your reason for raising poultry, this course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and resources you will need to get your backyard flock off to a great start.
This self-paced course is expected to take 2-3 hours to complete and includes the following 6 modules:
The packages of seeds have arrived in our office. Come in to pick up a packet! Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Victory Gardens have a historical significance in our country, an effort to plant fruits, vegetables, and herbs during challenging times to contribute to the cause. The Ohio Department of Agriculture and OSU Extension are reviving the movement – join in and start planting!
Take the survey on the bag of the package for a chance to win! #OhioVictoryGardens
Learn how to grow mushrooms indoors and create your own Oyster mushroom to take home and will be ready to fruit in only 4-6 weeks.