Month: October 2025

Farmer and Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar

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Are you a farmer or farmland owner wanting to learn more about recent tax law changes, which were part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?

If so, join us for a live webinar on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, as part of our Farm Office Live Series.

You can register by visiting: go.osu.edu/register4fol. This webinar will cover key tax issues affecting farmers and farmland owners, including tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tax planning in low-income years, residual fertility/excess fertility deduction, research and development tax credit, Ohio tax update, and much more!

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Crash Course

Are you preparing to become a commercial pesticide applicator in Ohio? Join OSU Extension for two focused training sessions designed to help you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to apply pesticides safely, effectively, and in compliance with state regulations.

These trainings are ideal for individuals seeking a commercial applicator license for the first time or preparing for certification exams. Led by pesticide safety and education experts from OSU Extension, each session will cover essential topics for agronomic commercial pesticide applicators. Paulding County Extension is partnering with the Mercer County Extension Office to offer these two different sessions. November 20 will only be offered in Mercer County, and December 18 will be offered in both counties. Flyer and Registration Link

📅 Training Dates & Topics

November 20, 2025 – Commercial Core Training

Learn the foundational principles every commercial applicator needs to know:

  • Laws and regulations
  • Applicator safety and environmental protection
  • Calculations and formulations
  • Label interpretation

December 18, 2025 – Agronomy Pesticide Basics Training

Take a deeper dive into agronomic pest management:

  • Weed control principles and herbicide terminology
  • Disease management in agronomic crops
  • Insect management in agronomic crops

📍 Location: Mercer County Agriculture Center Conference Room, 4978 Mud Pike, Celina, OH

Note: The December 18 session will also be hosted in Paulding County, but all registration will be coordinated through the Mercer County office.

🕗 Time: 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.

💲 Cost: $35 per training (Pay at the event with cash or check, or Pay by credit card when registering online)

📝 Registration: Pre-registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or register online at go.osu.edu/commpest.

📞 Questions? Contact Sarah Noggle at 419-399-8225 or noggle.17@osu.edu

 

NW Ohio Women In Agriculture to Meet on Thursday, November 13

Are your personal and farm finances working together—or pulling in different directions? 🤔

Join the Northwest Ohio Women in Agriculture Roundtable on November 13 at 6:00 PM to learn strategies for blending family and farm budgets for long-term success. The event will take place at the Black Swamp Nature Center, located at 753 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879. (Please note this is a last minute location change.)

This welcoming event offers local female farmers, farm wives, female agribusiness professionals, or anyone interested in agriculture a chance to connect over dinner while staying informed about the latest agricultural trends and local updates. While the program is geared towards adults, we do appreciate bringing youth along to learn. Each person attending must complete a separate registration. 🗓️ Register by Monday, November 10 🔗 https://go.osu.edu/25NWOhioWIANovember

While the event is a roundtable discussion, this month’s featured speakers are Paulding County Extension Educators, Melissa Rupp and Sarah Noggle, who will teach a session on Your Money Goals: Adding Personal Finances into the Farm Budget. Participants must RSVP to receive materials and a meal by Monday, November 10, 2025. 

SPECIAL THIS MONTH: If you have something you would like to trade or barter related to kitchen supplies, or even a potential white elephant gift for the holidays, bring that along.  Continue reading NW Ohio Women In Agriculture to Meet on Thursday, November 13 →

Horticulture Hot Topics At Cooper Community Library on November 6

Horticulture Hot Topics: Cover Crops for Your Garden
Join us on Thursday, November 6, at 5:30 PM at the Cooper Community Library in Oakwood! Learn how cover crops can improve your garden’s soil health and reduce weeds—all while adding beauty and biodiversity. 🌾

Hosted by the Paulding County Carnegie Library and OSU Extension Paulding County.
💬 RSVP appreciated — call 419-399-8225 and ask for Katie.
👩‍🌾 Presented by Sarah Noggle, OSU Extension Educator.

New Fertilizer Applicator Certification Class in Paulding County on December 3

Why Ohio Fertilizer Certification Matters — and Who Should Be Certified

Are you applying or supervising the application of manure or fertilizer on your farm? If so, you’ll want to read on.

What is the certification?

In Ohio, the Ohio Fertilizer Applicator Certification is a required credential for anyone applying fertilizer or manure—or supervising its application—on more than 50 acres of agricultural production grown primarily for sale. Technically, fertilizer is defined as any substance containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, or other plant nutrients in dry or liquid form. The certification training gives you the knowledge you need to meet regulatory requirements, manage nutrients, protect water quality, apply materials effectively, and keep proper records.

 Who needs to be certified?

  • If you apply fertilizer or manure to more than 50 acres of agricultural land grown primarily for sale, you are required to obtain certification.
  • If you supervise others applying fertilizer or manure on 50+ acres, you also need to be certified.
  • The certification covers both commercial and private applicators—there is no separate “private vs commercial” certification; the same credential applies across the board.

 Why is this important? Continue reading New Fertilizer Applicator Certification Class in Paulding County on December 3 →