The July issue of Ohio Fruit News is now available. The feature articles include:
Please visit https://u.osu.edu/fruitpathology/fruit-news-2/ to read the July issue of OFN to learn more.
Ohio State University Extension has released a new app for spotting and tracking invasive species — non-native organisms such as Asian carps, purple loosestrife, Spotted lanterfly and Asian longhorned beetle — to try to keep them from setting up beachheads and hurting the economy and environment.
By using the free Great Lakes Early Detection Network app, anyone can take pictures of suspected invasive species — whether of farm, woods or water — and upload the pictures and locations for verification.
Based on this early warning, scientists can send out alerts, map the spread and figure out a battle plan.
EDDMapS is another reporting tool available to the public, in app and website format, to send invasive species sighting information to a national network of expert verifiers.
Cuyahoga County residents can pickup seeds at the Cuyahoga County Extension office during Earth Week, Monday April 22nd through Friday April 26th. Soil samples for a $30 soil test can also be dropped off during this time.
For more information about Victory Garden Seeds: read the Extension Operations article HERE or visit the Ohio Victory Gardens website.
For more information about soil testing in Cuyahoga County: visit cuyahoga.osu.edu or to learn more about soil sampling read the FACTSHEET or watch the VIDEO.
Check out the latest information on the box tree moth from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA).
View full article at http://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/2329
Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s vision is to increase Cleveland’s tree canopy with the social, economic, and environmental benefits it provides. But we can’t do it alone…
Approximately 70 to 80 percent of Cleveland’s tree canopy potential is located on private property. By providing free trees (and relevant care materials) to residents and business owners, our Trees4CLE Tree Adoption program gets trees planted on private property and generates a great impact on our city’s reforestation effort.
These adoptions have connected over 1,200 trees to residents throughout the city— putting the future of Cleveland’s canopy in Clevelander’s hands.
Multiple species will be available including small, flowering trees, beautiful shade trees, fruit trees, legacy trees, and evergreens. We select species that are either native or proven hardy for our region and the urban environment. Available only for Cleveland Residents with a limit of 2 trees per address.
Act now, these free trees go fast! Click HERE to learn more and apply.
*Note: This is an application-based process. Signing up does not guarantee you a tree.
The local LEAP Conservation Fund is offering up to $1,000 reimbursable grants for projects incorporating native plants. Apply by 5pm, Friday, April 12th.
Non-profit organizations and government entities are invited to apply. For-profit entities and individuals are not eligible to apply. Applicants may request up to $1,000 per project. Grant funds are dispersed via cost reimbursement. Invoices or receipts for project costs must be submitted for reimbursement. The Conservation Fund plans to award 5-8 proposals depending on applicant pool and total funds requested. Priority will be given to current LEAP members and member organizations. An organization may submit more than one application. The project period is 5/1/2024 through 4/30/2025. Funds may not to be used for overhead or administrative expenses. Travel expenses are not eligible. Food and promotional items for events are not eligible.
Projects may be for on-the-ground restoration, research, or public programs. Projects should focus on rare or threatened species and/or protection and restoration of area biodiversity. Projects must demonstrate meaningful impacts and show tangible results at the close of funding cycle. If the project is part of larger effort, please explain how your project contributes to this larger effort.
Click HERE for more information.
Join Central State University for a Land Grant Open House, Friday April 26th, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please register at the LINK before April 151h to:
The ninth public meeting of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee will be held April 10, 2024, 2 PM – 4 PM ET. The public may attend via Zoom with advanced registration (see link below). Written comments will be accepted via email (UrbanAgricultureFederalAdvisoryCommittee@usda.gov) until April 24, 2024 and will be shared with Committee members for consideration. The final agenda will be posted below at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC) is one of several ways that USDA is extending support and building frameworks to support urban agriculture, including issues of equity, climate resilience and nutrition access.
For more information, please read the Fact Sheet: Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Warner On-Farm Research Grant program, which is administered by the Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP) in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
The Warner grants are funded from an endowment created by Paul C. and Edna H. Warner, and provide up to $5,000 to support collaborative on-farm research that advance sustainable agriculture. Applicants need to include at least 1 farmer and 1 OSU researcher or extension educator.
For more information about the Warner Grants visit Funding Opportunities: Warner Grants for Sustainable Agriculture.
To see past Warner Grant projects and read their reports visit Past Warner Grant Reports.
Please reach out to Cuyahoga County ANR Educator Morning Robinson at robinson.2024@osu.edu, or at 216-429-8203.
