We have numerous high tunnels in Franklin County at both community gardens and urban farms. USDA ARS (Agricultural Research Service) based in Wooster is now accepting samples for free to test the soil in high tunnels for the presence of soil borne disease.
CLICK HERE for the submission form and more information. –> Soil_submission_form_2022
Questions? Please contact Anna Testen, anna.testen@usda.gov or 330-641-2862.
There is a Good Agricultural Practices workshop coming up soon, see details below.
For questions contact Mike Hogan at hogan.1@osu.edu
Click here to view, print, or download the flyer –> 2022 GAPs Workshop Flyer
There will be a fruit tree grafting workshop on Thursday March 24th, 2022 @ 6:30 pm. See details below. Cost is $40 and registration is required.
To view, print, or download the flyer click here —-> Fruit Tree Grafting
To register click THIS LINK.
For any questions contact Mike Hogan @ hogan.1@osu.edu
Biosecurity is one of the most important tools in the toolbox of the poultry producer. Learn some tips about keeping your flock safe in this short video collaboration with The Ohio Poultry Association.
It is also up on OSU Extension Facebook and Twitter. Feel free to share with your audiences.
Here is the flyer with details on classes, location, and registration information for the upcoming Small Farm Conference and Tradeshow. This is a great opportunity for the beginner to seasoned farmer to get information on a large number of topics in a one day timeframe.
CLICK HERE for a printable flyer —> Small Farm Conference Brochure 2022 (1)
For more information contact Carri Jagger @ jagger.6@osu.edu or Sabrina Schirtzinger at schirtzinger.55@osu.edu
This was published a few years ago but does not have an online host. Flea beetles have been quite the pest in my garden the past few years.
If you would like a PDF to print you can click HERE for both pages: PEST FLEA BEETLES PEST FLEA BEETLES (1)
As we continue to make videos we want to make sure we include as many of our client-residents as possible. Big Thanks! to OSU Extension Franklin County’s Nora Hesse for her awesome translation skills.
Radishes are one of my favorite vegetables to grow. Easy, early and tasty, they signal spring harvest. They make dynamite pickles and are a great way to use fresh harvested radishes from your garden. Jenny and I are at it again with a quick and easy two-minute video to show you how to grow, harvest and prepare spicy radish pickles.
There will be a free Backyard Poultry Production Virtual Clinic held in partnership with the Harrison/Jefferson Co. Extension ANR and 4H programs on Tuesday May 25th @ 6:30 pm. The clinic is geared towards youth but youth of all ages are invited. The class is free but registration is required so check out the registration link below and bring your friends and your questions.
For questions contact Erika Lyon.194@osu.edu or Angie Allison.325@osu.edu
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When: May 25, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Backyard Poultry Production
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