The Tractors are coming!!

Be sure to listen into the 88.9FM Saturday Morning Farm Page interview with Doug Shaw, President of the Fairfield County Antique Tractor Club about the August 18, 19 and 20, 2023 Antique Tractor Club Show happening at the Fairfield CouLty Fairgrounds!!  Listen in for  all the details! Free Parking, Free Admission all weekend long!!

Doug Shaw, President of the Fairfield County Antique Tractor Club

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Soil and Water Spotlight with Tommy Springer…

Tommy Springer with Fairfield SWCD shares information about the 2022-2023 Deer Harvest in the State of Ohio , River Otter counts and more on the 88.9FM Saturday Morning Farm Page.   Be sure to listen in.

Tommy Springer -Fairfield SWCD and Christina Holt “Queen of the SWCD Tree Sale.” Still time to get those orders in 740-653-8154 for details!!

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2023 Small Farm Conference Announced – March 11, 2023

The OSU Extension Small Farms Team is excited to announce that the registration for the 2023 Small Farm Conference is open. The conference will be held on March 11, 2023 in Mansfield, Ohio. The theme this year is “Sowing Seeds for Success.”

Conference session topics are geared to beginning and small farm owners as well as to farms looking to diversify their operation. There will be five different conference tracks including: Farm Office, Horticulture and Produce Production, Livestock, Agritourism/ Marketing, Natural Resources. Some conference topic highlights include how to purchase our family farm, food animal processing, bee keeping, sweet corn, blueberry and pumpkin production, small ruminant nutrition, agritourism laws, fruit tree pruning and cut flower diseases.

Anyone interested in developing, growing or diversifying their small farm is invited to attend including market gardeners, farmers market vendors, and anyone interested in small farm living. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse a trade show featuring the newest and most innovative ideas and services for their farming operation. The conference provides an opportunity to talk with the vendors and network with others.

The Conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Mansfield OSU Campus in Ovalwood Hall, just minutes from I-71 and US Rt 30. For conference details and registration call OSU Extension Morrow County 419-947-1070, OSU Extension Knox County 740-397-0401, or read more online at: https://go.osu.edu/2023osusmallfarmconf.  Cost for the Full Conference is $100.00

Final Fertilizer and Pesticide Recertification will be held in Fairfield Co. on February 8   

Stan Smith-OSU Extension-Fairfield County 

The final session of Fertilizer and Pesticide Recertification will be an evening session on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Fairfield County Ag Center, located at 831 College Avenue, Lancaster, OH. Cost is $25.00  Fertilizer recertification will begin at on Wednesday, February 8 at 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Cost will be $10.00 for the fertilizer session only.   Please bring your current card with you to the training.  Snacks will be available.  Please Note: Upon completion of the class, the license fee of $30 must be sent directly to the Ohio Department of Agriculture with the renewal application.

For more information or to register online go to: http://go.osu.edu/PestFert   If you have additional questions or need more information, please call OSU Extension in Fairfield County at 740-653-5419.

NEED to take the Pesticide or Fertilizer Test?

The Ohio Department of Agriculture will be hosting a Pesticide and Fertilizer testing opportunity in the Fairfield County Ag Center Conference Room on February 28, 2023. There will be an informal and optional study session hosted by OSU Extension-Fairfield County beginning at 10 a.m. and ODA will commence the testing session at 12 noon. If you would like to reserve a seat, please call OSU Extension in Fairfield County at 740-653-5419.

For more details be sure to click on the link below to listen into the 88.9FM WLRY Saturday morning interview with Stan Smith of OSU Extension in Fairfield County.

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An “Eggcellent” Source of Protein

Over the last several months we have watched as prices have steadily increased in the grocery stores. A “go to” protein option for many people is eggs. Unfortunately, due to an avian flu outbreak, eggs have now taken a hefty price increase.

Protein is an essential part of everyone’s diet. In fact, it is a macronutrient, meaning it is a primary source of energy from food and helps to make up our muscles, bone, skin, hair, and basically every part of our body. The National Academy of Medicine recommends that adults get just over 7 grams of protein for every 20lbs of body weight. For example, a 140 pound person would require about 50 grams of protein each day. Even when food prices increase, our protein shouldn’t decrease.

So, what do we do when one of our cheapest protein sources now comes at a increased price? Here are some protein options that may not “break the bank” and still offer health benefits:

Beans: Just half a cup of any bean variety has up to 6-9 grams of protein. A 4-serving can of black beans is usually less than a dollar!

Lentils: Half a cup of any color lentil contains about 12grams of protein. Lentils can be used in salads, tacos, soups, and more, and a 1lb bag is usually less than two dollars.

Edamame: One cup of edamame (not in a shell) has 18 grams of protein. Buy frozen for about two dollars.

Green Peas: Peas are a great source of protein. One cup of cooked peas has 8 grams of protein. Peas can be purchased dried, canned or frozen for about $1-2 per pound.

Greek Yogurt: A serving of Greek yogurt can contain up to 17grams of protein. Look for plain, non-fat varieties. Buy in bulk ( for example, a 32-ounce container) to save money.

Cottage Cheese: A cup of cottage cheese may contain over 20 grams of protein.

There are many alternative options to protein outside of animal products. Many vegetables and grains contain protein. For example, a one cup serving of spinach or broccoli contains about 4 grams of protein. Now is a great time to get creative and try new recipes. If you are looking for low-cost, tasty recipes that feature fruits and vegetables, visit celebrateyourplate.org.

Written by: Holly Bandy, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Stark County   Reviewed by Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Franklin County