Upcoming Events to Save on Your Calendar!
February 5: Henry County Northwest Ohio Agronomy Day
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Event Type: In-Person
Description: Join us for a full day of great presenters on a variety of agronomic topics. Presenters include Dr. Scott Shearer, Professor and Chair, Food Agriculture and Biological Engineering, Ohio State University. Dr. Stephanie Karhoff, Assistant Professor, Field Specialist Agronomic Crops, Ohio State University Extension. Jason Hartschuh, Field Specialist Dairy Production & Precision Livestock, Ohio State University Extension. Glen Arnold, Professor, Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management, Ohio State University Extension. Alan Leininger, Extension Educator ANR, Henry County. Kyle Verhoff, Extension Educator ANR, Defiance County. Kendall Lovejoy, Extension Educator ANR, Fulton County. Private and commercial pesticide applicator, fertilizer, and CCA credits are available.
RSVP Deadline: January 31.
Registration Information: Meal included with registration.
Registration link:https://go.osu.edu/nwohioagday2025
Cost: $45 until January 31; $55 after February 1
Location: Bavarian Haus, 3814 SR 18, Deshler, OH 43516
Contact: Alan Leininger, (419) 592-0806, leininger.17@osu.edu
Henry County • Four County Farm Management • Series
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Event Type: In-person
Description: Join us for a Tuesday night education series this February and March, focused on practical strategies to elevate your farm management in 2025. Attend just one session or join us for the whole series—each session offers valuable insights to help you make informed decisions for the upcoming season:
• February 11 – Planning for the Future of Your Farm
• February 18 – Where’s the Beef Production Outlook?
• February 25 – How to lose less in 2025!
• March 4 – Show me the money in Grain Marketing!
Registration information: RSVP is required for headcount, meal provided with registration. The registration deadline is the day before each event.
Registration link: https://go.osu.edu/2025farmmanagementregistration
Dates: February 11, February 18, February 25, & March 4
Cost: $25/night
Location: Northwest State Community College 22600 OH-34, Archbold, OH 43502
Contact: Alan Leininger, (419) 592-0806, leininger.17@osu.edu
Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification
Date: March 26
Type: In-person
Fertilizer Re-certification: 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Pesticide Re-certification: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Description: Pre-registration is mandatory. Spots are limited. No walk-ins.
RSVP Deadline: Register by March 21.
Event Registration: Pre-registration is required. Light snacks are included in the registration.
Registration link: March 26 PAT/Fert Registration
Cost: PAT $35; FERT $10; Combo $45
Location: Northwest State Community College, Voinovich Auditorium, 22600 SR 34, Archbold, OH 43502
Contact: Alan Leininger, (419) 592-0806, leininger.17@osu.edu
Top Gun for Drones School
Date: April 2
Save the date! More information to come…
Henry County • Northwest Ohio Gardening Day
Date: April 26
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Event Type: In-person
Description: Join Ohio State University Extension & the Henry County Master Gardeners for the annual Northwest Ohio Gardening Day. This event will be filled with many gardening topics, speakers, and hands-on demonstrations to help get your garden growing and looking great!
Registration information: Registration is appreciated by April 18. Meal included in the registration.
Registration link: 2025 Gardening Day Registration
Cost: $25, $35 after April 18.
Location: Henry County Fairgrounds, 821 S Perry St, Napoleon, OH 43545
Contact: Alan Leininger, (419) 592-0806, leininger.17@osu.edu
North American Manure Expo
Date: July 30 – 31
Description: The nationwide premier event for nutrient management professionals. Explore cutting-edge manure innovations, live equipment demonstrations, engaging educational sessions, and exclusive local tours. Network with industry leaders and discover the latest solutions to advance sustainable and efficient manure management practices.
Location: Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon OH
More information to come…
Henry County Fair
Date: August 8 – 15
Location: Henry County Fairgrounds, Napoleon OH
Farm Science Review
Date: September 16 – 18
Description: The Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) near London, Ohio, is home to the Farm Science Review. It attracts upwards of 140,000 visitors from all over the United States and Canada. They come for three days to peruse 4,000 product lines from 600 commercial exhibitors and learn the latest in agricultural production. The educational programs feature Ohio State and Purdue specialists and are second to none in the agricultural exhibition world.