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News and Notes: January 31, 2025

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

Leadership Notes

  1. A Note from David Civittolo

    As many of you know, January has been an exceptionally busy month for our leadership team as we focus on regrouping and planning for 2025. You’ve already received several updates from me this week, including the assistant director search announcement and the communication survey results.

  2. National Search Launched for 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture and Natural Resources Assistant Directors

    The searches for the next 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture and Natural Resources assistant directors are now open. 

College Connections

  1. New Online Course for Natural Resources Professionals and Volunteers

    The School of Environment and Natural Resources has launched a brand-new course called Weather, Climate, and Climate Change for Ohio’s environmental and natural resources professionals and volunteers.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Integrating Farmer Needs into Childcare Solutions Workshop – Feb. 6

    Join Shoshanah Inwood for an interactive workshop that focuses on including farmer needs in solutions for childcare.

  2. South Centers Announces Ohio Berry Production Series – Feb. 20

    South Centers is offering its Ohio Berry Production Series in a virtual format on Feb. 20. (9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.).

  3. Northern Ohio Vegetable Grower Winter Meeting – March 4

    Join Extension faculty and staff for the annual Northern Ohio Vegetable Grower Winter Meeting on March 4 (9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) in Fremont, Ohio. Some of the topics for the day include weed control in sweet corn and pumpkins, high tunnel production, potato varieties, tomato disease management, water

  4. East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference – March 21

    The annual East Ohio Women in Agriculture (WIA) Conference will be held March 21 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) in Wooster. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the conference, and the planning committee is diligently organizing the biggest WIA conference to date.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Minding the Brand: Marketing and Communications Virtual Office Hours

    As we move into 2025, we’re eager to continue expanding the marketing and communication resources available to you, our statewide Extension team. One of these resources is monthly virtual office hours.

  2. Inclement Weather and Office Closure Procedures

    County offices need to have a proactive plan to keep county offices open during severe weather.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Extension Professionals Earn Faculty Rank

    Congratulations to the following Extension educators who recently earned faculty appointments as assistant professors. 

  2. Recognizing Service to Ohio State

    At the end of last year, the university recognized some of our Extension faculty and staff for their years of service to Ohio State and others for their service on the University Senate.  

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. Spring 2025 New Employee Orientation and Mentoring Program Registration Now Open

    Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) conducts two required programs — Onboard. Network. Excel. (O.N.E.) orientation and the Mentor. Impact. Network. Excel.

  2. 2025 Ohio 4-H Conference Registration Now Open – March 8

    Registration for the Ohio 4-H Conference on March 8 is now open.

  3. Research Skills Workshops – Feb. 5 and 12

    The Wooster Campus Research Library is hosting two virtual workshops that will focus on sharpening research skills.

Health and Wellness

  1. Staying Active During the Winter Months

    Making time to be active during the winter months can be a challenge, but it is important to overall health.