Day: March 27, 2025

Introducing FARMS: A Comprehensive Tool for Farm Transition Planning

By: Robert Moore

Farm transition planning is an essential process for agricultural operations. However, identifying and tracking assets and resources and preparing for transition planning can present significant challenges for farm families. To assist with these tasks, Ohio State University Extension has developed the Farm Asset and Resource Management Spreadsheet (FARMS), designed to provide a structured approach to organizing farm transition information.

What is FARMS?

FARMS is an Excel-based resource designed to support farm families and agricultural professionals in collecting and systematically organizing all necessary information related to farm transition planning. Whether at the preliminary stage or already engaged in detailed succession planning, FARMS enables users to input and manage varying levels of data effectively.  See example screenshots below for further explanation. Continue reading Introducing FARMS: A Comprehensive Tool for Farm Transition Planning →

BEEF Cattle Letter: March 26

Six new articles have been posted in this week’s issue number 1440 of the Ohio BEEF Cattle letter: http://u.osu.edu/beef/

This week we offer more about managing forages and feed supplies until pastures are fully recovered. And, don’t forget to join us this evening for the third session of this winter’s virtual Beef School as we look at a slightly different approach to managing opens and culls.

Articles this week include:

  • Early spring seeded forage to fill shortfalls
  • Was the grass dead or dormant?
  • Reclaiming Pugged Up Pastures
  • Register for the upcoming Certified Livestock Management (CLM) webinar series!
  • Cattle on Feed, Livestock Slaughter, and the Welcome Return of the July Cattle Report
  • Importance of Managing Inputs with High Cattle Prices

Newsletter release by Stan Smith, OSU Extension ANR Program Assistant, Fairfield County

Updated FactSheet on How and Why to Hire an Arborist Hot Off the Press

BYGL Article by Amy Stone and Joe Boggs

Just in time for the upcoming season, Ohio State University Extension’s FactSheet, How and Why to Hire an Arborist, has been updated and is posted on the Ohioline website. The updates include information about the different types of arborists and the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ). There are also links to additional references and resources on the subject.

How and Why to Hire an Arborist:

https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1032

Check it out, share with others, and know that it is available online if the need to hire an arborist arises.