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News and Notes: June 27, 2025

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Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    I hope summer is off to a great start for all of you. With camps in full swing and county fair season officially underway, we're now gearing up for the Ohio State Fair that starts next month.

  2. CFAES Fiscal Update

    We received news that the Ohio Legislature has voted on the final state budget for FY26-27.

  3. Save the Dates: Regional Conversations

    Save the dates for the 2025 Regional Conversations. These days are held every fall opposite the Extension Annual Conference. All OSU Extension employees are expected to attend one of the days.

College Connections

  1. Grain Handling Systems Open House – July 24

    There will be an open house at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center on July 24 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) to showcase the new grain handling system.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Specialty Crops In-Service – July 11

    There will be a Specialty Crops in-serve on July 11 (9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) at the North Central Agricultural Research Station in Fremont. The day of learning will include an on-site farm tour that will focus on production and pest management of various crops.

  2. Ag Law In-Service Planned – Sept. 11

    The Agricultural and Resource Law Program is organizing an in-service on Sept. 11 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) in Plain City.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Extension Marketing Meetups – continue July 2

    The next Extension Marketing Meetup will be June 4 (1:30-2:30 p.m.) and will focus on photo use, selection, and resources. We will talk for 10-15 minutes on this topic and then open the informal meeting for any questions you have about creating marketing pieces in general.

  2. Adobe Express Trainings – continue July 9

    Due to continued demand, live Adobe Express trainings will continue through 2025. Express, a powerful graphic design tool for marketing pieces, is available to all Ohio State employees.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. CD Professionals Participate in NACDEP Conference

    Numerous OSU Extension professionals attended the annual National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) conference earlier this month.

  2. SNAP-Ed Recognizes Staff at Mid-Year Conference

    At last month’s Ohio SNAP-Ed Mid-Year Conference; the following individuals were recognized with Keys Awards for their exceptional service and dedication to SNAP-Ed programming in their respective regions.

  3. Ohio 4-H Book Authors Participate in National 4-H Meet the Author Webinar

    In late May, Extension educators Emily Marrison and Christy Millhouse teamed up with Rhonda Williams—former Extension educator and current OSU Extension Publishing staff member—to present a National 4-H "Meet the Author" webinar. The webinar highlighted two 4-H project books: Kitchen Boss and

  4. Neikirk Accepted into NACAA Leadership Academy

    Heather Neikirk was recently accepted into the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Leadership Academy.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. North American Manure Expo Accepting Poster Submissions

    The North American Manure Expo is accepting submissions for its July conference. The deadline to submit a poster is July 1.

  2. OSP Office Hours

    The Office of Sponsored Programs and the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education provide scheduled office hours tailored to Extension professionals.

Health and Wellness

  1. Ohio Mulberries – Wild and Nutritious

    Mulberries are plentiful in Ohio throughout the summer months, and they are packed with nutrients that have multiple health benefits.

  2. Mental Health Effects of Type 1 Diabetes

    Ohio State recently released information highlighting the mental health challenges of managing type 1 diabetes, including anxiety, depression, and burnout.