Author: Adrienne Anderson

REMINDER: OSU Extension Small Farm Conference Registrations Due

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OSU Extension Small Farm Conference to be held – at Ohio State University Wooster Shisler Center Wooster, Ohio

By: Julie Wayman

Community Development Educator

OSU Extension Ashtabula County

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Ohio State Extension announced plans to host a Small Farm Conference in Wooster, OH on March 8th. The theme for this year’s Small Farm Conference is “Sowing Seeds for Success.”

Conference session topics are geared to beginning and small farm owners as well as to farms looking to diversify their operation. There will be five different conference tracks including: Horticulture and Crop Production, Business Management, Livestock, Natural Resources and Diversifying Your Enterprise.

Some conference topic highlights include: Growing in a Hoophouse, Integrated Disease Management Strategies for Apple and Peaches, High Tunnel Tour, Using Cover Crops for Soil Regeneration, Creating Habitat for Beneficial Insects on the Farm, Growing Microgreens, Money to Grow: Grants 101, Growing Your Farm With Agritourism, Navigating Licenses/Certificates for your Small Farm Market, How Can Value – Added Help Your Farm, Vaccination Programs for a Small Farm, Grassfed Beef Tour.

Anyone interested in developing, growing or diversifying their small farm is invited to attend including market gardeners, farmers market vendors, and anyone interested in small farm living.

Attendees will have the opportunity to browse a trade show featuring the newest and most innovative ideas and services for their farming operation. The conference provides an opportunity to talk with the vendors and network with others.

The Conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Ohio State University Wooster Campus Shisler Conference Center, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, Ohio 44691.

For conference and registration information call OSU Extension Morrow County 419-947-1070, or OSU Extension Knox County 740-397-0401. Please follow this link to register for the conference: https://Go.osu.edu/2025smallfarmconference

4-H Camp Ohio: Open House Event

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Mark your calendars and join us for a laid back afternoon at camp on Saturday April 26 between 1 – 4PM.

This is a great opportunity for anyone and everyone to check out our wonderful facilities, whether it’s with your first year camper or with old friends to reminisce on old times.

2025 Livestock Requirements Summary

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The 2025 Livestock Requirements Summary has been updated an is available on our website HERE. Please note that the date for the Lamb Pool Application Deadline was incorrect on the original document, and has now been updated to reflect the correct date. Please ensure you are view the most up-to-date document.

4-H Camp Ohio: Pennies for the Pool

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Help us open the pool for the 2025 camping season!

4-H Camp Ohio is excited to announce our Pennies for the Pool campaign! Major repairs are being made to ensure we get to swim at camp this summer. Your club can help. We are asking all 4-H clubs to collect spare change to help us open the pool for the 2025 camping season.

Every penny counts, and together we can make a big difference. Please collect your spare change and make your donation to 4-H Camp Ohio by May 1.

Here are some ways to collect spare change:

  • Set up a collection jar at your home, school, local businesses, or during club meetings.
  • Ask your friends and family to donate their spare change.
  • Host a coin drive at your 4-H club meeting.
  • Sell baked goods or other items and donate the proceeds.

Veterinary Science Program at CTEC

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The Veterinary Science Program at CTEC prepares students for careers as veterinary assistants or will start them on their path to become registered veterinary technicians (RVT), or doctors of veterinary medicine (DVM). In this program, students will learn animal body systems, behavior, handling, husbandry, medicine, and surgery. Students will have the opportunity to assist professionals with treatment, procedures, and equipment. In addition, students will learn to maintain and interpret health records, as well as assisting with veterinary offices and hospital administration. For more information on this program, please visit: https://www.c-tec.edu/o/ctec/page/veterinary-science