Month: May 2020
This Week on the Southern Ohio Farm Show
Tony Nye, Christine Gelley, and Carol Schuchmann made guest appearances on the Southern Ohio Farm Show for the week of May 13, 2020. Nye, OSU Extension Educator in Clinton County, spoke about pesticide container recycling and the upcoming recycling drive that will be held on August 14, 2020 at Nutrien Ag Solutions at the Melvin location. Gelley, OSU Extension Educator in Noble County, discussed best practices for spring forage production, and Schuchmann, Clermont County Master Gardener Volunteer, taught a lesson on how to raise microgreens.
The next show will be released on May 20, 2020, at 10 AM via https://go.osu.edu/thesouthernohiofarmshowregistration The next episode will contain a weather report, marketing, an interview with Dr. Michael Para of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center about PPE, and a tutorial on how to view the International Space Station from your backyard. In addition to being broadcasted via Zoom, all episodes of the Southern Ohio Farm Show are available via Facebook, YouTube, and local access channels in Highland, Adams, Brown, and Clermont Counties.
Farm Office Live Programming
The Farm Office team will be hosting live webinars related to agricultural law and farm management news over the next few weeks. Upcoming Farm Office Live programs will be held on May 14, May 28, June 11, and June 25, 2020, with each program beginning at 9 AM. Topics that have been discussed on previous Farm Office Live programming include federal programs related to COVID-19, agricultural law, and dairy industry updates. Registration is required for each webinar and registration is free. You can register via: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BhWmz_YqQreFVeccqhQHHQ
After registering for the program, you will receive an email with the link to the live presentation. Attendees will be able to ask questions of the panelists in real time. If you are unable to view the presentation at 9 AM on any of the program dates, you can also view the past Farm Office Live programs online via: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farmofficelive
Ohio 4-H Small Garden Virtual Spin Club
Ohio 4-H Small Garden Virtual SPIN Club
Have fun in this virtual 4-H Special Interest SPIN Club learning how to make small gardens from easy to find items. Activities include seed starting, seed bombs, re-purposing containers for the garden, herb and pizza gardens, terrariums, succulents, garden art, imagination gardens, and more!
Every Tuesday at 3:30-4:30pm from May 28 to July 9
Location: ONLINE! Register at go.osu.edu/gardenspinclub
Cost: FREE!
Details: Open to ANY youth grades 3-12. Limited to the first 25 to enroll
Contact information: Sue Hogan, Franklin County, Hogan.239@osu.edu
Computer Science Virtual Spin Club
Ohio 4-H Computer Science Spin Club for 3rd -6th grade.
Come join us and learn about the basics of coding, computer technology, and software. If you enjoy exploring computers or apps then you’ll love learning in this totally virtual environment with people your own age. Learn about hacking, coding, computational thinking, and more!
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AT 2-3 PM FROM MAY 19-JUNE 4 (3 weeks)
Location: ONLINE! Click below to join https://go.osu.edu/computerspin
Cost: FREE!
Details: Open to ANY youth in grades 3-6.
Contact information:
Elliott Lawrence, Lucas County, Lawrence.638@osu.edu
Mark Light, Hardin County, light.42@osu.edu
Quality Assurance opportunity
Highland County 4-H and FFA members,
Due to COVID-19 Quality Assurance (QA) options and requirements have been modified. With the most recent changes we have moved the deadline to complete Quality Assurance to August 1st, 2020. If you are wishing to exhibit at the Ohio State fair, you must complete QA prior to the start of the State Fair.For 2020, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is allowing us to offer Quality Assurance virtually with our certified instructors. Youth must pre-register in order to attend a specific session. After they are registered, a Zoom link with a password will be sent in order to gain access to the training. Youth will log-in and must participate for the full training to receive credit. This can be done via a computer, tablet or smartphone. Training will last a minimum of one hour. Multiple youth in the same family may participate on the same device (i.e. all sit at the same computer). Live options will be limited to 40 families (based on email address). These will be offered starting in mid – June. More details such as dates, times and how to register will be announced after June 1. You will have to make sure to turn your video on for the Quality Assurance sessions.
We are learning together on how this will work. We still hope to offer in-person trainings prior to the August 1 deadline. restriction on face-to-face meetings is lifted.
You still may can complete the online QA option through YQCA for $12.00 per person. Please send completed your certificate to bruynis.5@osu.edu. Thank you to all those who have sent me your certificate of completion.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding Quality Assurance.
Kathy Bruynis
Missing 4-H Camp this summer. Here is your virtual opportunity!
Ohio 4-H Presents Statewide “Camp…ish” Opportunity!
Calling all stay-at-home campers! Ohio 4-H staff miss summer camp as much as you do, and we want to do what we can to bring elements of camp to your home! On June 9-11, you are invited to join us for Ohio 4-H Camp…ish! It is open to any youth ages 8-18 across the state of Ohio. Friends who are not in 4-H are welcome to register, too! There is no cost for attending, although some activities will require the use of basic art supplies, household items, or things found outdoors. Please visit go.osu.edu/campish to register by June 7! Activities will be hosted at the following times each day: 9-11 AM, 1-3 PM, 4-5 PM. Campers are not required to attend all sessions, so sign up and come for the times you can enjoy Camp…ish activities brought to you by Ohio 4-H Camp…ish Directors!
This Week on the Southern Ohio Farm Show
This week’s episode of the Southern Ohio Farm Show featured a weather update by OSU Extension Climatologist, Dr. Aaron Wilson, the EIDL program, an interview with Dr. Michael Para of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center about COVID-19, gardening with Faye Mahaffey, a meat science cooking demonstration, and a special segment about Mother’s Day. If you were unable to view the show, it is also posted on our Facebook and YouTube pages. It will also be broadcasted on the Hillsboro and Greenfield local access channels.
The next broadcast of the Southern Ohio Farm Show will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 10 AM via Zoom. You can register for the program via: https://go.osu.edu/thesouthernohiofarmshowregistration
Next week’s episode will include topics on pesticide container recycling and forages with guest speakers of Tony Nye and Christine Gelley. If you do not have a computer or a smart phone, you are still able to listen to the program using the call-in option. Call the OSU Extension Office at 937-393-1918 for more information about the call-in number.
Local Foods Directory Website
We are continuing to update the Local Food Directory daily. There are over 300 Ohio food producers listed on the site, with products ranging from fresh meat and eggs to maple syrup. You can visit the site at https://u.osu.edu/localfoodproducers/. The survey link is also available on the Local Food Producers Directory home page if you would like to add your farm to the list.
EIDL Loan and Advance Open for Agricultural Businesses
Brooke Beam, PhD
Agriculture and Natural Resources/Community Development Extension Educator
Ohio State University Extension, Highland County
May 6, 2020
The Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Advance program (EIDL) has reopened to provide assistance to agricultural businesses. The application is available online via sba.gov, and successful applicants may receive up to $10,000 through the program. According to the website, agricultural businesses that are eligible include businesses that are “engaged in the production of food and fiber, ranching, and raising of livestock, aquaculture, and all other farming and agricultural related industries (as defined by section 18(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 647(b)).” Agricultural businesses with fewer than 500 employees are eligible for the program. Visit the sba.gov website for more application requirements and details.