State News
Level I Food Safety Training
Chinese (Mandarin) training is being presented jointly by the Ohio State University Extension Office of Mahoning County and the Mahoning County District Board of Health.
Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
The "Pastures for Profit" grazing school is a comprehensive course in Management Intensive Grazing
"Financial & Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Leases/Royalties Workshops" to be Held
“A $5.00 meeting which may save you thousands!” OSU Extension in Northeast Ohio is pleased to be offering workshops to help landowners understand the financial and tax implications of oil & gas leases/royalties. This workshop titled “Financial & Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Leases/Royalties in Northeast Ohio will feature David Marrison, OSU Extension Associate Professor, who will discuss the financial and tax implications of Marcellus Shale Leases.
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School on January 31, 2012 in Williamsfield, Ohio
The OSU Extension offices in northeast Ohio are pleased to announce the Northeast Ohio Agronomy Day will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Williamsfield Community Center in Williamsfield, Ohio. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Pesticide Re-certification Sessions planned for Northeast Ohio in 2012
The OSU Extension offices in northeast Ohio would like to remind farmers who need their private pesticide applicators license renewed by March 31, 2012 that six re-certification sessions will be held in four locations for Northeast Ohio. These sessions will be on January 13 in Medina, January 20 in Williamsfield (two sessions), February 10 in Parkman (two sessions), and March 8 in Perry.
Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Ohio; Maples, Other Trees at Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture today (6/17) announced the first discovery of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Ohio trees!
The Northeast Ohio Small Farm Conference
March 26, 2011 - This intensive conference will give you the opportunity to choose from 23 different seminars taught by Extension professionals and industry leaders on a wide variety of agriculture enterprises.
New USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning Available!
Home canning has changed greatly in the nearly 200 years since it was introduced as a way to preserve food. The newest edition of the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning was released in March 2009. This publication contains many research-based recommendations for canning safer and better quality food at home. It is an invaluable resource book for persons who are canning food for the first time. Experienced canner will find updated information to help them improve their canning practices. The cost is $12.78 (tax included) plus $4 shipping and handling while supplies last at the Stark County OSU Extension Office.
What is 4-H?
4-H is a non-formal, educational, youth development program that is offered to kids age 5 and in Kindergarten to 19, regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, or handicap. Nearly 300,000 Ohio youth are enrolled in 4-H youth development programs and activities in 2001. The 4-H program utilizes four primary delivery methods to educate youth. These methods include community clubs and school enrichment, special emphasis, and camping programs.
