Washington ANR Educator

This position is in Marietta, Ohio in Washington County.

The Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, region, and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. The Extension Educator will be responsible for a broad range of basic to complex duties that could include but are not limited to: Provide guidance and/or leadership for Agriculture and Natural Resources programming targeted to local and regional needs including but not limited to current and future needs in farm management, production agriculture, agronomy education, livestock and crop production, consumer horticulture, commercial horticulture, food security, innovative agricultural business opportunities, estate planning, and leadership of Master Gardener volunteer program. Utilize appropriate methods, both informal and formal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of local community. Establish methods of effective communication with clientele using newsletter, county blog, Facebook, and/or combination of methods. Maintain a high level of visibility with a wide range of clientele to promote the understanding of agriculture and natural resource issues. Educator will work with county team members collaboratively and participate in shared programming efforts. Teach educational programming, based on needs, to groups and individuals comprised of adults and/or youth. May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on needs and/or emerging issues. The Educator may be required to replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet the needs of their local community or eliminate programming that is not effective or can be better served by ANR volunteers. The Educator will develop promotional material, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of program goals. The Educator evaluates educational programs and dissemination methods, as well as utilizes existing evaluation instruments to evaluate the teaching effectiveness, program quality and results of local programs. Participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding. May be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming. The Educator will further the overall mission, vision, and values of both Ohio State University Extension and Agriculture and Natural Resources.

JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL AG NIGHT, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Adam Sharp, Director of Ohio Farm Bureau
Agriculture Under the New Administration

FOUR BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1 Pasture Management
2 2025 Cost Projections
3 Exploring Opportunities: Programs and Funding for Success
4 Mental Health on the Farm: Why it’s important and what we can do to help each other.

Flyer: 2025 Ag Night_

Ohio State University Extension is offering two private recertification sessions in 2025. Session 1 is February 17 at the OSU Extension Office, 1115 Gilman Ave, second floor, Marietta OH, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Session 2 is February 17 at the Marietta High School, 208 Davis Ave., Marietta OH from 5:30 – 9 :30 pm. Learn the latest on crops and pesticides. All certifications can be acquired at each meeting. The first hour of each session will cover Fertilizer Recertification (Category 15).

Three hours of pesticide recertification credits are given for categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Core. Please let us know in advance of the meeting if you need recertification credit in other categories. The $30 Ohio Department of Agriculture license fee should be sent directly to ODA. These license renewals have been mailed to the private applicators in Washington County whose license expires in 2025.

You must call 740-376-7431 to reserve a spot in the recertification session (1 or 2) you would like to attend here in Washington County. The $35 registration fee for pesticide recertification or the $10 registration fee if you are only attending fertilizer recertification are different fees from the ODA license fee. Please make your check payable to OSU Extension in the amount of $35 or $10, put which session you would like to attend in the memo line, and mail to OSU Extension, Attn: Peggy, 1115 Gilman Ave., Marietta OH 45750. A registration flyer for Washington County applicators and a list of all recertification opportunities in Southeast Ohio are available on our website at washington.osu.edu/events. Call 740-376-7431 for more information.

Flyer 2025 Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification Meetings Flyer

Want to grow some sunflowers just for fun?

Tim Glover has donated free sunflower seeds and they can be picked up from the OSU Extension located at 1115 Gilman Ave, Marietta. The Extension Office is located on the second floor. Office hours – 8 am – 4 pm