Don’t miss out on this free course for food and farm business managers! Participants will explore strategies for boosting their marketing through social media and video. Dinner will be provided by the Highland District Hospital – Nutrition Services Department. See more details on the attached flyer. Register at go.osu.edu/foodpreneur2022
Extension Fundraisers
4-H Sun Catchers
$15, visit highland.osu.edu/news/support-highland-county-4-h for more information or stop by Extension Office to purchase.
Kroger Community Rewards
sign up at krogercommunityrewards.com – support Highland County 4-H, Organization #QJ706 (This doesn’t affect the Kroger Plus point you already earn!)
Community Markets Community Cash
Save your Community Markets Receipts and drop them off at the Extension Office.
Amazon Smile
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products same prices, same service.
Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at https://smile.amazon.com/ or apply to your app on your device.
Brooke Beam, PhD
Agriculture and Natural Resources/Community Development Educator
OSU Extension, Highland County
Monday, February 8, 2021
Ohio Cow/Calf Management Webinar: Breeding Season Considerations (Virtual)
6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Cost: Free
Managing the Breeding Season – Alvaro Guerra-Garcia
EPD Update: Breeding for Cow Longevity – John Grimes
Registration: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N_CtcKYwQB2l60Afug10aA
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Ag Tech Tuesdays (Virtual)
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Cost: Free
Registration: www.go.osu.edu/AgTechTues
The Digital Ag Team will present on various topics on the latest on-farm technology. CCA credits can be earned.
High Tunnel Production School (Virtual)
12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Cost: Free
Registration: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_am3gfBZjSVy343ODZJsKNA
Dairy Labor Management Mini-Series (Virtual)
12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Cost: $75
Registration: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2oi2oOb00wYcRw1
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Southern Ohio Farm Show (Virtual)
10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Cost: Free
Registration: https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oceCtqjsiGdQzg012lGoW5oMzOAQmLnnp
Water Quality Wednesdays (Virtual)
10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Cost: Free
Registration: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rJxe7sewQhW2wYYFO2DWHA
Join the Water Quality Extension Associates for Water Quality Wednesdays, where they will present on relevant topics that impact water quality. Topics will include: nutrient/manure management, cover crops, water quality best management practices, and an overview of current water quality research topics and trends in Northwest Ohio. This series will continue through April 2021.
Farm Office Live (Virtual)
7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Cost: Free
Registration: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farmofficelive
Join the Farm Office team as they provide an update on current economic and legal issues in the agricultural industry.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The Dirt on Soil Health: Investing Below the Surface (Virtual)
8:00 A.M – 8:30 A.M.
Cost: Free
Registration: http://go.osu.edu/soilhealth2020
Commercial Structural & Vertebrate Pesticide Applicator Recertification Webinar
8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Cost: $75
Registration: https://www.cvent.com/c/express/e8a8807e-460c-4690-87b5-2f8822c6a8af
Disease Management Options for Today’s Weather (Virtual)
9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Cost: Free
For registration information contact Amanda Douridas at douridas.9@osu.edu
Topics include weather and climate impacts on disease management and Gibberella ear rot and vomitoxin in corn.
Corn College and Soybean School (Virtual)
9:00 A.M. – noon
Cost: Free
Registration: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DCfYg309TBqDmqtNmD5aFA
Best management practices and important updates for the 2021 growing season. Speakers include Peter Tomison, Steve Culman, Pierce Paul, Laura Lindsey, Mark Loux, Ann Dorrance, Andy Michel, and Kelly Tillmon.
Friday, February 12, 2021
A Day in the Woods (Virtual)
10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Registration: https://u.osu.edu/apsley.1/2020/12/16/winter-2021-programming-schedule-now-available/
Topic: “Advice from the Woods” question and answer session with professional foresters and wildlife biologists.
Farm Office Live (Virtual)
10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Registration: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farmofficelive
Update on current economic and legal issues in agriculture.
For more information about any of the programs listed, or other Extension programs, contact the Highland County office of OSU Extension at 937-393-1918.
Thinking about becoming a camp counselor or just want to see what training is like. MXC could be for you and is virtual this year. However, you must register by January 27, 2020. For more information contact Kathy Bruynis at bruynis.5@osu.edu
For more information and registration https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/camp
Just a quick reminder if you are wanting to apply to be a 4-H camp counselor the applications are due January 7, 2021. You can either submit a paper copy to the OSU Extension Office, Highland County by 4:00 p.m. or through a Qualtrics survey which can be found at:
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9EpAvGQyp6ZtXYp
Please let Kathy Bruynis know if you have any questions at 937-393-1918 or bruynis.5@osu.edu.
Happy Holidays from OSU Extension Highland County.
Leeanna McKamey, SNAP-Ed Program Assistant
OSU Extension/Highland County
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Did you know that melons are in the same gourd family as squashes and cucumbers? The difference is in the way they are used. Melons are considered a fruit because of their sweet flavor, while squashes are considered a savory vegetable. Countless varieties of melons exist, with cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon being the most common. Melons make the perfect snack or dessert because of their sweet and juicy flavor.
SHOP SMART
Melons are available year-round in most grocery stores, but are in season in Ohio from July until September. When shopping for melons, choose regularly shaped fruit-round, oval or oblong-that is free of cracks, soft spots, or dark bruises. Although it is not always possible to tell if a melon is ripe, two clues are a slight softness to the rind, and a full, fruity fragrance. Melons may become softer if left to ripen, but will not become sweeter once picked.
EAT HEALTHY
Melons are:
A good source of Vitamin A (cantaloupe)
KEEP IT SAFE
These food safety tips will help protect you and your family:
Icy Fruit Pops
Serves 4
2 cups strawberries or 3 cups chopped kiwi fruit or 3 cups chopped cantaloupe
1 cup 100% Orange Juice
4 7 oz. paper cups
4 craft sticks or plastic spoons
Directions
Farm Science Review will be a virtual show in 2020
For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, The Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, scheduled for Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, will not be held in-person. Instead, a virtual show will be implemented for 2020.
The farm show, sponsored by Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), annually attracts over 100,000 visitors from all over the United States and Canada to the show site in London, Ohio.
“We are committed to delivering a robust and innovative virtual show in support of agriculture during this pandemic,” said Cathann A. Kress, vice president and dean of CFAES.
“Throughout its history, the Farm Science Review has been at the forefront of showcasing the future of agriculture,” she said. “While it may look different in 2020, we will continue to meet the needs of our growers and partners through access to exhibitors, virtual demonstrations, and education
about the most recent advancements in agricultural production.”
The three-day event normally allows agricultural producers to peruse 4,000 product lines from 600 commercial exhibitors, view field demonstrations, and learn the latest in agricultural production. Popular educational programs feature specialists from The Ohio State University, Central State University, and other land-grant institutions.
“Due to the rapidly changing conditions in the spread of COVID-19 across the U.S., the decision was made to hold a virtual show,” said Nick Zachrich, Farm Science Review manager. “We have worked diligently to plan for another incredible show demonstrating the newest developments in equipment, research, and application to support agricultural production.”
Current conditions are not conducive to hosting an in-person event. “With our multigenerational audience, we determined a need to prioritize everyone’s health and ensure that we are doing our
part to contain the spread of the virus during this global pandemic,” he said.
While extremely disappointing for everyone involved, Zachrich said that Farm Science Review management and its executive committee believe this is the right decision to keep visitors,
exhibitors, partners, and staff safe.
In addition, the State of Ohio Responsible Restart guidelines currently limit mass gatherings. There is little reason to anticipate changes in the next two months that would provide for the
ability to meet Farm Science Review’s daily in-person attendance of between 35,000 to 50,000 visitors.
“We understood early on that regardless of the number of cases, the show would have to take a drastically different approach in order to meet the health and safety requirements for COVID-
19, such as physical distancing and sanitization,” Zachrich said. “While we would have liked to wait until closer to the event to make a decision, we felt compelled to let suppliers, exhibitors, and partners know so they can begin to plan for a virtual show.”
More information will be shared in the forthcoming weeks about the 2020 virtual Farm Science Review program and how to engage. Visit fsr.osu.edu for ongoing updates.
All media inquiries should be directed to Sherrie Whaley, CFAES media relations coordinator,
whaley.3@osu.edu, 614-292-2137.
Writer:
Sherrie R. Whaley whaley.3@osu.edu
614-292-2137 / 614-582-6111
Source:
Nick Zachrich
zachrich.13@osu.edu