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News and Notes: June 10, 2022

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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.

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Leadership Notes

  1. Thoughts from Jackie

    The last few weeks have been very exciting and full of wonderful partnerships and things to celebrate. Thank you for being you and bringing your skills and passion to Extension!

  2. Next Director’s Video Update will be Held on June 14

    Registration is required for the next Director’s Video Update on Tuesday, June 14 at 9am.

College Connections

  1. CFAES Call for Presentations in the Land and Living Exhibit at the Ohio State Fair

    In partnership with Ohio Farm Bureau, CFAES is once again sponsoring the Land and Living exhibit at the Ohio State Fair. Faculty and staff are invited to present on topics related to food, agriculture, and the environment.

  2. Revised AFRI Foundational RFP and Schedule Now Available

    Per the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education, the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative(AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program has revised its submission schedule. Some RFPs are now due as soon as Aug. 11.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Stephanie Karhoff Selected as New Field Specialist focusing on Agronomic Systems

    Stephanie Karhoff has been selected as the new field specialist, agronomic systems. Her full-time appointment was effective June 1.

  2. Agronomy and Farm Management Podcast – 100th Episode due out on June 22

    The 100th episode of the Agronomy and Farm Management podcast will air on June 22.

  3. Sustainable Agriculture Education Association Conference to be Held July 21-24

    Registration is now open for Agricultural Crossroads: Social and Ecological Convergence in the Heartland conference.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Nicole Debose Receives 2022 National Urban Extension Leaders Award

    Congratulations to Nicole Debose, area leader and program director of the Cuyahoga County office of OSU Extension, on receiving the 2022 National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) Award.

  2. Gary Graham Inducted into Maple Syrup Hall of Fame

    Gary Graham, Extension educator, agriculture and natural resources, has been recognized by the International Maple Syrup Hall of Fame for his decades dedicated to maple syrup production in North America.

  3. Celebrate Your Plate Video Garners Awards for Production Company

    Mills James, the company that did the videography for the SNAP-Ed Celebrate Your Plate commercials, has received several awards for its work on this project.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. Regional AgrAbility Workshop set for June 28-30

    This workshop is presented by Ohio AgrAbility and the National AgrAbility Project.

  2. Hallway Conversations – A Virtual Networking Event on July 6

    Join the Ohio JCEP professional development committee for a virtual networking event on July 6 at 1 p.m.

  3. Wiser on Wednesdays 2022 Series – Next Session is July 27

    The July 27 Wiser on Wednsday topic is on trust, inclusion and care.

  4. Crucial Conversations Training set for August and September

    At the heart of healthy and high-performance organizations are people willing and able to hold Crucial Conversations.

Extension Annual Conference

  1. OSU Extension Annual Conference – Save the Date for Dec. 5-7

    The 2022 OSU Extension Annual Conference will be held on Dec. 5, 6, and 7 in the Columbus area.