OSU Extension

Research Survey for Horse Owners

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Researchers at the Ohio State University invite you to participate in a survey about standard management practices of horse owners in Ohio. Responses from this survey will give us a better understanding of typical feeding and housing practices observed in the Ohio horse industry as well as what sources are most commonly used by horse owners to determine best management practices. This survey will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. To participate in this survey, you must be over 18 and own horses in the state of Ohio.

Risks of Participation and Informed Consent:

We do not anticipate any risk to you if you choose to participate in this survey. Every effort will be made to keep the results confidential; your name will not be associated with your responses. There is no cost to the survey except your time. You are free to choose whether or not to complete the survey and can discontinue participation at any time.

Drawing

This survey includes entry into a drawing for a variety of prizes including a $20 gas card from Speedway or $20 gift cards to Rod’s Western Palace. You have an approximately 1:20 chance of winning.

You can complete the survey by clicking HERE. If you have questions, please reach out to Elizabeth Share at share.8@osu.edu.

2023 Farm Science Review

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The 2023 Farm Science Review will take place September 19-21, 2023 in London, OH. The Farm Science Review is open 8:00am-5:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8:00am-4:00pm on Thursday. The Farm Science Review is packed full of programs, demonstrations, activities, and vendors. You can purchase tickets online here or tickets can be purchased at our office and several other businesses in the county. Pre-sale tickets purchased through our office or one of the other local business must be purchased by Monday, September 18th, otherwise, you can purchase tickets online or when you arrive to the Farm Science Review.

 

Women in AG Webinars

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Join us on September 13, 2023, for the next session.

Are you Ready… Emergency Preparedness?

What could be considered an emergency on your farm? Are you, your family members, and your employees prepared to respond to small- and large-scale incidents when they unexpectedly appear? More than stocking a first aid kit, this session will provide checklists and templates to help you create a customized emergency plan for your property in the event you need to take action.

Extension Office Closure

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The Licking County Extension Office will be closed on Thursday, April 20, 2023 to allow the staff to complete professional development training at a remote location. We will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, April 21, 2023.

We will still be checking emails, so please email or leave a voicemail and we will respond as soon as we are able.

Licking County Extension Office Closure

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The Licking County Extension Office will be closed for a few hours the morning of Friday, March 31, 2023. All staff will be engaged in programming outside of the office that morning. We hope to open by 10:00am. If you call the office during that time, please just select the staff member you need to speak with from the phone menu and leave us a voicemail. We’ll get back to you as soon as we are able.

Licking County Pest Management Committee Scholarship Due

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The Licking County Pest Management Committee have two $500 scholarships available each year for Licking County students who are already in college or a tech school and pursuing a career related to agriculture.  The application is simple and fillable online.  It can be returned by email (kreager.5@osu.edu), mail, or in person at the Licking County Extension Office by April 1st.  Additional details and the application can be found HERE.