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News and Notes: January 19, 2024

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Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    It is hard to believe we are more than halfway through January. The Extension Management Structure Task Force meets for the first time today (Jan. 19). I am eager to welcome and encourage this group of dedicated professionals to address this challenge.

College Connections

  1. Department of Entomology to Host Pollinator Update – Feb. 15

    The Department of Entomology will host a Pollinator Update on Feb. 15 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) at the Franklin County office of OSU Extension.

  2. Save the Date for the 2024 CFAES Farm Bill Summit – Feb. 23

    Join agricultural professionals – from CFAES, USDA, the private sector, and more – for a Farm Bill Summit on Feb. 23 (1-3:30 p.m.) at the Fawcett Center in Columbus.

Programming Perspectives

  1. OEFFA Conference Feb. 15-17 – Free Registration Opportunity

    Ohio SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) funds will provide complimentary registration for the 2024 Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) Conference for OSU Extension agriculture and natural resources faculty and staff.

  2. Save the Dates for 2024 Wednesday Women in Ag Series

    The Ohio Women in Agriculture Team has released the dates for its Wednesday Women in Agriculture Virtual Series.

  3. Entomology Seminar Series – Spring 2024

    Each semester, the Department of Entomology hosts a series of guest speakers. The talks are every Thursday of the semester at 9 a.m. with a mixture of in-person and virtual seminars.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. Ohio JCEP Accepting Applications for Professional Development Scholarships and Programming Grants – Deadline Feb. 1

    Ohio JCEP is accepting applications through Feb. 1 for its first round of professional development scholarships and programming grants for 2024.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. New Extension Data Portal

    The Engage: Extension Data Portal launched the week of Jan. 8, replacing the Extension module in Vita. This system will provide a streamlined data entry process and enhanced reporting functionality.

  2. County Website Content Update

    Extension Administration has just finished a brief review and a few minor adjustments of some basic information on the county websites.

  3. Mind the Brand: Extension Templates are Available via CFAES Brand Resources

    As you create materials to use for promoting your activities, summarizing program content, and sharing with colleagues and clientele, remember to “mind the brand.”

  4. Merchandise and Apparel – Purchasing, Policies, and Process Instructions

    Merchandise and apparel mock-ups all need to be reviewed by the CFAES Brand Approval Team prior to production.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Warman earns Compass Award

    Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague recently presented Courtney Warman with a Compass Award. The treasurer’s office presents Compass Awards quarterly to organizations, programs, and individuals across the state who work to guide Ohioans toward financial literacy and empowerment.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. Healthy Living In-Service – Feb. 5

    The 4-H Healthy Living Design Team is hosting a Healthy Living In-Service on Feb. 5 (9 a.m.-4:15 p.m.) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

  2. Outdoor Safety Professional Development Day – Feb. 15

    The February FCS Professional Development Day on Feb. 15 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) will focus on outdoor safety.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  1. CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Offers Workshops

    CFAES is committed to ensuring that all of its research and related educational programming are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Health and Wellness

  1. Virtual Tai Chi Classes for Beginners Continue

    Tai Chi classes for beginners are being offered through Extension on Tuesdays and Thursdays (1:30-2:15 p.m.) now through March 7.

  2. Ohio State Health Plan Offers Resources

    The Ohio State University Health Plan members have year-round access to a variety of health and wellness classes, recordings, and events.