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News and Notes: April 29, 2020

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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. Thoughts from the Director

    I am so very proud of how you have all been handling the various changes and challenges we have been experiencing these last weeks and months.

COVID-19 Updates

  1. Update on University Approach to Reopening Sectors (OSU Extension Clarification)

    On Monday, the Governor announced some new guidance related to reopening sectors.

  2. Transition Teams

    The university has appointed a series of smaller transition teams that filter back up to President Drake’s Post-Pandemic Operations Task Force to develop the “how” and “when” of returning to on-campus operations.

  3. Names of Essential Personnel for Mail Pick-up (Overdue)

    We still haven’t heard from half of the counties about who is going to be responsible for picking up mail.

  4. Supporting Ohio’s Pandemic Response

    The COVID-Connect portal has been developed in response to the evolving and emergent needs of Ohio communities related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  5. State Resources for Reopening Businesses Just Released on KX COVID-19 HUB

    Just a quick heads up that the COVID-19 Hub (kx.osu.edu/covid-19) now has links to state resources, continued closures, and protocols for reopening businesses around the state.

Campus Connections/Partnerships

  1. Provost Kicks off #BuckeyePointsofPride Celebration on Twitter

    To focus attention on Ohio State’s core mission, Provost Bruce McPheron (@medflygenes) launched a Twitter initiative this week to highlight some of the university’s academic and interdisciplinary successes, and he has invited the university community to join him.

Community Connections

  1. In the News – Extension is Still Open for Business

    “Extension offices in Pennsylvania and Ohio have been closed to the public for more than a month."

Programming Perspectives

  1. Special 4-H Self-Determined Project

    Many thanks to Beth Guggenbiller for coming up with My Stay-at-Home Summer, an idea starter (365.32) that offers a fresh take and creative reminder about what it means to be in 4-H. 

  2. Project Book Distribution Update

    County offices remain closed, of course, and 4-H volunteers and members are getting the publications materials they need for projects, just in different ways.

  3. Virtual Cattle Battle for Youth

    Perry County 4-H advisors Drew and Elaine Glenn and Jessica Boring created the Virtual Cattle Battle for youth to virtually show their livestock.

  4. 2020 4-H Conference Videos Available

    Ta-dah! The 2020 4-H Conference videos are now on ohio4h.org. A very big shout-out to Amanda Raines for having this terrific idea and guiding the project, and the CFAES video team for its assistance. 

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Budget Updates/Planning

    Budgets are another topic where a bit of ambiguity remains. The university, the college, and OSU Extension are still awaiting more clarity about how COVID-19 will affect the federal, state, and local funding.

  2. Extension of Use of Vacation Leave

    We've had a few questions come up from folks that were concerned about not being able to use their vacation leave before their service anniversary.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Congratulations to Alan Sundermeier – Retiring April 30

    Alan has been a constant and steady leader around sustainable agriculture, including cover crops, soil quality, organic grain production, and tillage for more than 25 years.

  2. 2020 NAE4-HA conference Proposal Acceptance

    A number of 4-H professionals received notification last week that their proposals for seminars and posters were accepted for the 2020 NAE4-HA conference.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. Home Buyer Education Workshop Online

    The Home Buyer Education workshop is a total of eight hours (two four-hour sessions).

  2. North Central Cooperative Extension Association Speed Meetings

    North Central Cooperative Extension Association Speed Meetings feature several of our own from OSU Extension.

  3. Polish before You Publish: Digital Engagement 201

    Before publishing you content online, ensure your content is polished!

  4. National Urban Extension Leaders North Central Region Network Conference

    Attend the North Central Region Network Conference to engage with colleagues from your region.

  5. Workday Training Modules Available

    If time allows in your telecommute schedule, now may be an excellent time to explore the features of Workday and learn more about it.

  6. Swine Industry Response and Education in Partnership with Industry and Other Agencies

    In response to the very difficult situation in the swine industry, as a result of the broken chain at the processing facilities, we are calling an emergency meeting of county educators and NRCS district conservationists for Friday at 10:30am.