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News and Notes: August 9, 2024

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Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    Although the Ohio State Fair has concluded, many of you are still immersed in fair activities. County fairs play a crucial role in networking, supporting, and showcasing the year-round efforts of Extension professionals.

  2. Extension Management Structure Task Force Update

    The OSU Extension Management Structure Task Force continues to meet, considering the following guiding question: What would a management structure look like that best supports county operations?

  3. State Tour Recap with President Carter

    A few weeks ago, President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., First Lady Lynda Carter, Dean Kress, and their team embarked on the State Tour, a tradition allowing university presidents to explore different parts of the state. This year, the Office of the President was particularly interested in learning

  4. Extension Leadership Update

    I want to echo Dean Kress’s gratitude to everyone who contributed to the recent search for the next associate dean and director of OSU Extension and chair of the Department of Extension.

College Connections

  1. Cucurbit Research Update and Scouting Clinic at OSU South Centers

    There will be a Cucurbit Research Update and Pest Scouting Clinic at OSU South Centers in Piketon on Aug. 27 and Sept. 3 (5:30-8 p.m.).

Community Connections

  1. Ohio Floriculture and Nursery Conference

    The inaugural Ohio Floriculture and Nursery Conference will be Oct. 17 at the Controlled Environment Agricultural Research Complex (CEARC) on the Ohio State campus.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Pancakes with Pollinators Event Planned – Aug. 28

    Join Extension for Pancakes with Pollinators, an Ecolab event, that will be held on the Ohio State Mansfield Campus on Aug. 28 (12-1:30 p.m.).

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. M.I.N.E. Mentoring Program: Mentors Needed

    Extension professionals are encouraged to participate in the Mentor. Impact. Network. Excel. (M.I.N.E.) program that’s organized by Learning and Organizational Development (LOD). This program provides opportunities to connect with experienced mentors, peers, and resources within Extension and

  2. Minding the Brand: Upcoming Adobe Express Trainings

    Virtual training sessions for Adobe Express will continue into the fall. Mark your calendar to join one of the following sessions.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Water Quality Month

    August is National Water Quality Month. Visit nationalwaterqualitymonth.org for more information. Extension has a Water Quality Team that focuses on connecting agricultural producers with the resources they need to make informed decisions about their operations and the impact their actions have

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. NAEPSDP 2024 Annual Conference: Registration and Award Information

    Registration is now open for the National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSDP) annual conference. This year’s conference, themed Building Sustainable Futures: A Virtual Conversation, will be held Nov. 12-14.

  2. Tri-State Digital Ag In-Service Announced

    Ohio State University Extension’s Digital Ag Team is partnering with Michigan State and Purdue Extensions, to host a digital agriculture in-service on Sept. 4 at the Northeast Purdue Ag Center in Columbia City, Indiana.

Extension Annual Conference

  1. Request for Proposals Now Open

    All Extension professionals are encouraged to submit a proposal for one of the five tracks focused on the Extension Keys: Trust, Inclusion, Care, Adaptability, and Efficiency.

Health and Wellness

  1. Live Healthy Live Well Team Shares Benefits of Sensory Play

    Studies show that sensory play can help improve motor skills, enhance language skills, create calming opportunities, and increase social interaction for children.

  2. Team Ohio State to Walk in American Heart Association Heart Walk — Aug. 17

    Each year, Team Ohio State walks in celebration for the fight against this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke.