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News and Notes: March 27, 2026

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OUR VISION: Ohioans have the knowledge and resources they need to actively engage in creating conditions in which they thrive.  

OUR MISSION: We create opportunities for people to explore how science-based knowledge can improve social, economic, and environmental conditions.  

Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    Performance review time is here, and I hope you’re all setting aside time on your calendars to reflect on and document your accomplishments from the past year. These reviews are an important opportunity to intentionally highlight your growth and contributions as an Extension professional, and they become a meaningful part of your long‑term career story.

College Connections

  1. CFAES Awards and State of the College – April 2

    Join us for the 2026 CFAES Awards and State of the College on April 2, as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students and the successfulness of our college.

  2. AEDE Economic Outlook and Policy Spring Webinar Series — Continues April 15

    AEDE is hosting a series of Economic Outlook and Policy webinars this spring. The next one is on April 15 and will focus on what drives agricultural visa workers’ job satisfaction.

Programming Perspectives

  1. All about Poultry! Webinars Start April 22

    Extension is launching its 2026 All about Poultry! webinar series on April 22. These monthly meetings will run through November and focus on various aspects of poultry production—from layers and broilers to waterfowl and farm profitability.

  2. 2026 A Day in the Woods Programs Start April 24

    The A Day in the Woods program has set the dates for its 2026 programming. Join Extension professionals—April through November—for these in-person workshops that focus on various workshops such as prescribed fire, woodland pollinators, wildlife habitat creation, and more.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Pilot Grant Applications – Due June 8

    The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health is accepting pilot grant applications for projects intended to promote innovative outreach and research efforts to prevent agricultural injury and illness.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Update: Parking at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center

    The following is an update regarding employee parking at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. As of March 1, there is a new parking system (Offstreet) in place for guests of the university. Please note that Offstreet is for non-employees and non-Ohio State students only. In the past, windshield parking passes were used to park at the 4-H Center, but they are no longer valid. 

  2. Social Media Accessibility Training

    New ADA Title II requirements go into effect on April 24, and they include updates on how Extension shares information on social media. It is important that all Extension professionals who post information on social media watch the training video linked below so they are informed on how to accommodate the new requirements.

  3. CFAES and Extension Apparel Store Closes March 29

    The CFAES and Extension apparel store is now open. You can review and purchase items until Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 p.m. 

  4. Extension Communications Trainings and Meetups

    Extension Communications hosts monthly Marketing Meetups and live Adobe Express trainings to help support local and statewide communication efforts.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Peggy Kirk Hall Appointed Paul L. Wright Chair in Agricultural Law

    Peggy Kirk Hall has been appointed the Paul L. Wright Chair in Agricultural Law in the Department of Extension, effective March 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2031. This appointment is subject to approval by the Ohio State Board of Trustees. 

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. EXCITE Lunch and Learn to Focus on Measles — March 31

    The Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching & Engagement (EXCITE) will host a lunch and learn on March 31 (1 p.m.) that will feature an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on measles and immunization.

  2. North Central Leadership Conference Check-In — May 19

    The North Central Leadership Conference (NCLC) is hosting a virtual check-in on May 19 (10 a.m.-noon) for all Extension professionals.

Health and Wellness

  1. Spring Clean-up and Safety Check for Homes with Children

    Spring cleaning traditionally includes getting rid of winter’s buildup of dust and clutter, but it is also a good time to take a closer look at home safety.

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