Events

Please call the office or email wyse.34@osu.edu to register for events, find out about program changes, etc. 

 

Events: Please note all events are subject to change.  To see our full NW Ohio Newsletter with events for the area, click NW Ohio Newsletter 2024 Final.

 

 

Advocates for Soil Health: Local Farmers, Local Results

Date: February 14, 2024 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Location: Northwest State Community College, room C200, 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, OH 43502

RSVP by February 9, 2024, to: Alan Sundermeier at 419-261-0625, or email alansundermeier@gmail.com

Agenda

  • Local Phosphorus Research – Eric Richer, OSU Extension Field Specialist
  • My Approach to Phosphorus Fertility – Les Seiler, Fulton County Farmer Advocate
  • Results from Nitrogen Rate Trials – Alan Sundermeier, CAP Coordinator
  • Using a Home-Grown Biological Extract from My Johnson Su Bioreactor – Todd Smith, Defiance County Farmer; Gary Pennell, Agronomist, Farmers Elevator
  • Lunch
  • My Farm’s Soil Health Journey, Farmer Panel- Pete Dinius, Kent Sonnenberg, Dusty Sonnenberg, The Nature Conservancy Farmer Advocates

Details: No cost to attend. Lunch is provided. Open to the Public.

2024 Gardening Roundtables

Join us for a monthly informal discussion series focused on gardening. This series will be a place for gardeners to network, share ideas, and problem-solve with one another about the benefits and issues of growing a garden. The goal of the series is to allow peer learning through networking, problem-solving, and idea-sharing regarding the benefits and challenges of gardening.

Roundtables will be geared toward growers with gardening experience but are open to anyone from novice to master. Each date will be a standalone topic, so attendance of all dates is not required. Topics will be determined prior to each month’s roundtable to allow for the selection of timely issues. It is hosted on a Monday of each month from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. No cost to register. Open to gardeners in Williams County and beyond.

Dates: January 22, February 26, March 4, April 29, June 24

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location: 1425 East High Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506 in the Conference Room

Cost: Free

To register, call the Williams County Extension Office at (419) 636-5608 or email Kayla Wyse at wyse.34@osu.edu. To register online, visit go.osu.edu/2024_gardeningroundtables

Manure Science Review

Date: Thursday, August 3, 2023

Time: 8:50 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Innovative Ag 10366 OH249, Bryan, Ohio 43506

Description: Learn from our speakers and demonstrations

  • Handling Poultry Litter
  • Composting Mass Mortality
  • Manure Spill Response
  • Liquid and Solid Manure Application
  • Dragline Pipe Bridge

Continuing Education credits are Available!

  • Certified Crop Consultants
  • ODA Certified Livestock Managers
  • OH Fertilizer Re-certification
  • IN State Chemist

Program and Registration Details: Click link Here

Online Registration

2023 Pawpaw Conference

Date: May 20, 2023

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: The Ohio State University Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center 2201 Fred Taylor Drive Columbus, OH 43210

Description: Are you interested in learning more about one of Ohio’s native fruits? Gain invaluable growing and production industry intelligence needed to make informed business and production decisions. This conference will provide access to pawpaw experts and industry leaders who can deliver the most current science-based knowledge on pawpaw industry trends. The topics covered will include planting, grafting, fruit procession, and marketing.

Cost: $25/person

Registration: go.osu.edu/pawpaw2023

Contact: Williams County Extension Office, (419) 636-5608

 

Cover Crops Roundtable

Dates: Tuesdays, May 9th, June 13th, July 18th

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Paulding County Extension Office 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding OH 45879

Description: Join the Paulding County Extension for a monthly informal roundtable discussion series focused on cover crops. This series will be a place to network, collaborate, and problem-solve. The roundtables are geared toward growers with experience utilizing cover crops but are open to anyone. Each date is a stand-alone topic. This series does not include sales presentations. A light snack will be provided. No cost to register.

To register, call the Paulding County Extension Office at (419) 399-8225 or email Rachel Cochran at cochran.474@osu.edu. To register online, visit go.osu.edu/Roundtable23. Registration is preferred to gauge attendance but is not required. For more information, visit u.osu.edu/pauldingag/events

Southwest Ohio Spring Cow/Calf Workshop

Friday, May 5, 2023

 

Program: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Lunch: 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm

Pasture Walk: 12:45 pm

Description: Pre-registration is mandatory. Spots are limited. No walk-ins.

Cow Nutrition during Pregnancy:  Garth Ruff, Field Specialist; Beef Cattle, OSU Extension

Preparing your Calving Facilities:  Steve Boyles, Ph.D., OSU Beef Extension Specialist, OSU Extension

Impacts of Management Practices with Handling, Safety & Meat Quality:  Lyda G. Garcia, Ph.D., Extension Meat Specialist, OSU Extension

Dealing with Dystocia and Calving Issues:  Krom Veterinary Service

Pasture Walk:  Garth Ruff, Field Specialist, Beef Cattle, OSU Extension

RSVP Deadline: Register by April 28th

Event Registration: Pre-registration is required.

Link to registration: https://go.osu.edu/williamspat2023

Location: Greenacres Handling Facility, 8300 Spooky Hollow Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

Contact: Williams County Extension Office, (419) 636-5608

 

Williams County Private Pesticide (PAT) and Fertilizer (FERT) Re-certification

Thursday, March 9, 2023

 

Fertilizer Re-certification: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Pesticide Re-certification: 2:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Description: Pre-registration is mandatory. Spots are limited. No walk-ins.

RSVP Deadline: Register by March 3.

Event Registration: Pre-registration is required.

Link to registration: https://go.osu.edu/williamspat2023

Cost: PAT $35; FERT $10; Combo $45

Location: Edon Firehall, 201 S Michigan St. Edon, OH 43518

Contact: Williams County Extension Office (419) 636-5608

Coffee and Grain Marketing with Dr. Seungki Lee

 

OSU Extension invites Ohio grain producers to grab a cup of coffee and join a quarterly grain market conversation with Dr. Seungki Lee, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on April 14, September 15, and November 17, 2023.

During these webinars held via Zoom, Dr. Lee will provide his insights on the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) crop report. “These early morning webinars will be a great way for Ohio farmers to learn more about the factors impacting the corn, soybean, and wheat market,” remarked David Marrison, Interim Director for OSU Extension’s Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute.

There is no fee to attend these quarterly webinar sessions. Pre-registration can be made at go.osu.edu/coffeewithDrLee. These webinars are sponsored by: OSU Extension, Farm Financial Management & Policy Institute (FFMPI), and the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics (AEDE) all located in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).

 

 

Ohio Compost Operator Education Course

April 4-5, 2023

Secrest Arboretum Welcome Center

OSU Wooster Campus

1680 Madison Ave., Wooster Ohio

Learn composting from the experts! Researchers, Facility operators, and other compost professionals share what they know and why it’s important. In this education course, you can learn the whys of composting, observe mini case studies, compost science, and testing. The registration fee includes all materials, a continental breakfast, and lunch. The fee is $250 for members of the Ohio Organics Council (OHOC) chapter of the USCC and $300 for non-members. The registration deadline is March 24, 2023. Seating is limited, and no walk-ins will be admitted.

 

For questions please contact Mary Wicks, OCAMM Coordinator, at wicks.14@osu.edu or call (330) 202-3533.

Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference (CTTC)

March 14 and 15, 2023

Come and participate in the 2023 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference (CTTC)! This year the CTTC offers 50+ presentations with exclusive video access following the conference featuring speakers from

  • Academia (37+) including Purdue, University of Kentucky, University of Missouri, Waterloo, Penn State, Ohio State, NCSU, Heidelberg, Kentucky State, University of Michigan
  • Industry (13+)
  • Government Agencies (10+)
  • Farmers (6+)

The conferences also offer on-site lunches and refreshments, vendor trade shows, and Q&A with David Hula.  Detailed session titles, descriptions, times, and speaker information can be found at http://ctc.osu.edu. Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Certified Livestock Manager (CLM) credits are available on both days.

 

Registration is $100/ person before March 1; $150 after March 1, including in-person attendance and/or exclusive access to all recorded sessions for 30 days following the conference. 

 

Registration options for CTTC include:

  1. Register online at https://www.allenswcd.com/cttc/ and pay with Mastercard, Visa, or Discover.
  2. Return a registration form with checks payable to CTTC to:

CTTC c/o Allen SWCD

1870 Slabtown Road

Lima, OH 45801

 

Online Fruit Pruning School

Two-part series: March 9 and March 14, 2023
The Ohio State University South Centers is hosting a two-part Online Fruit Pruning School on Thursday, March 9, and Tuesday, March 14, 2023. This FREE online event will be conducted virtually via the Zoom communications platform.
On March 9 the school will focus on pruning fruit trees including apples, peaches, and pears.
Part two on March 14 will cover small fruits like blueberries, grapes, and raspberries.
Both sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Please register no later than Monday, March 6, 2023. Simply visit the link below and fill out the registration form. There will be a recording of this event available.

 Questions?

Please reach out to Bridget Robertson at robertson.731@osu.edu or (614) 247-9757

Hardin County Spring Garden Seminar “Something Old, New, Tried & True in the Garden”

Thursday, March 9th, 2023 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
 
This program features 4 speakers and offers 6 continuing education hours. Topics include Exotic Invasive Plants, What is Compost, Planting Container Gardens, and Growing Hydrangeas. The cost is $40 for active OSU Extension Master Garden Volunteers and $50 for other gardeners. Registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Registration forms are available in the Williams County Extension Office. Please make checks payable to Master Gardeners of Hardin County.
 
RSVP Deadline: February 23rd
 
Location: Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Community Room, 1210 W Lima Street, Kenton, OH 43326

 

 

2023 Ohio Woodland, Water, and Wildlife Conference

For those interested in managing the woodlands, water, and wildlife, here is an opportunity to learn just that! On Wednesday, March 1st in Mansfield, Ohio, professionals from OSU, ODNR, and EPA will discuss a variety of topics on the management of woodlands, water, and wildlife.

Early registration is $65 before February 10th and $85 after February 10. The last date to register is February 17th. Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch, breaks, and a resource notebook. More information can be accessed here. Continuing education credits for ISA, SAF, and pesticides are available. Register and pay online here.

 

Purdue Extension Steuben County Offering Beekeeping for Beginners Series

Whether you appreciate the health benefits or are just curious about these little pollinators, Purdue Extension Steuben County invites you to register for the Beekeeping for Beginners course that is open to both youth and adults. Please register by February 7th at https://bit.ly/BeginnerBees2023. The entire series costs $10 per adult and is free to all youth. All sessions are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Angola’s Commons Hall, 501 S. John St., Angola, IN 46703. Session dates are February 11, 18, and 25.

Cover Crops Roundtable

Pull up a chair for a monthly roundtable discussion series focused on cover crops. This series will be a place for growers to network, share ideas, and problem-solve with one another about the benefits and issues of cover crops. The roundtables will be geared toward growers with experience utilizing cover crops but are open to anyone from novice to master. Each date will be a standalone topic.

Hosted on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. A light snack will be provided. No cost to register. The roundtable dates are as follows: February 7th, March 7th, and April 4th.

To register, call Paulding County Extension Office at (419) 399-8225 or email Rachel Cochran at cochran.474@osu.edu. To register online, visit http://go.osu.edu/Roundtable23

For more information, visit u.osu.edu/pauldingag/events

Certified Livestock Manager (CLM) Webinar Series: A Summary of eBarns On-Farm Research

Date: Monday, February 6th, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Description: These webinars will cover topics relevant to CLMs, as well as Certified Crop Advisers (CCA). Each webinar is recorded and available for later viewing. This webinar is a bi-monthly, year-round webinar series.

To Register Visit: http://go.osu.edu/CLM

 

Youth Small Ruminant Webinar Series

Do you have a youth or 4-Her that is interested in raising sheep and goats? Then this is the webinar series for them. Professionals in animal science will cover nutrition, health, handling, and welfare.

The webinars are from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on the following dates:
Thursday, February 2nd
Wednesday, February 8th
Thursday, February 23rd

The Zoom links are below:
February 2nd: https://osu.zoom.us/j/96195381544?pwd=NVBma0ZJTTBSa2E1WEhlVUZzZ2RvZz09#success

February 8th: https://osu.zoom.us/j/95357798856?pwd=b2IrVFhmZ0MvOGIrNk43TlB6bmFpdz09#success

February 23rd: https://osu.zoom.us/j/92373472149?pwd=dXl1Y3N5UUdsQUVOT1pCMU1LSjNrdz09#success

 

Williams Soil & Water Conservation District Habitat Enhancement Learning Program

Do you own land and want to enhance and manage it according to the best management practices? Williams County Soil & Water Conservation invites you to attend the Habitat Enhancement Learning Program. Come, learn, and have your questions answered by professionals. There is no charge to attend just RESERVE YOUR SPOT by contacting Josh Imber or Anne Marie at (419) 636-9395 or email Josh at jimber@williamsswcd.org. All sessions are from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Williams SWCD, 11246 State Route 15, Montpelier, Ohio. Session dates are January 26, February 2, 9, 23, and April 13.

Please call the office or email wyse.34@osu.edu to register for events, find out about program changes, etc. 

Events: Please note all events are subject to change.  To see our full NW Ohio Newsletter with events for the area, click here

 

Regional and Statewide ANR Programming

Explore upcoming agriculture and natural resources programming throughout Ohio by topic using the link below:
agnr.osu.edu/programming