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News and Notes: March 15, 2024

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Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    The longer days and warmer temps we’ve been having are reminders that spring is coming. 4-H professionals are helping organize clubs and camps. Our ag and natural resources professionals are supporting farmers who are busy tending to new life in pastures and barns.

College Connections

  1. CFAES Awards Ceremony and State of the College Address – April 5

    The CFAES Awards Ceremony will be held on April 5, followed by Dean Kress’s State of the College address. The events will be in-person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

  2. Carbon Academy Workshop – April 10

    The Lal Carbon Center will host an in-person Carbon Academy for Extension professionals on April 10 (9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.).

  3. OSP and CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education Hold Office Hours

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

Campus Connections/Partnerships

  1. Explore Connect Collab to be held at OSU Piketon – June 25

    OSU South Centers in Piketon will host an Explore Connect Collab event on June 25.

Community Connections

  1. WIRED Conference to Feature Temple Grandin

    Women in Ranching Education and Development (WIRED) will host a hands-on educational workshop on April 6 (7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.) at Ohio State ATI, with Temple Grandin as the keynote speaker.

  2. Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network Seeks Volunteers

    The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS ) is a program the National Weather Service (NWS) and others support through education, outreach, and promotion to potential volunteers.

  3. Ohio Pawpaw Conference – May 18

    Join pawpaw enthusiasts on May 18 in Wooster for the Ohio Pawpaw Conference. OSU Extension and the North American Pawpaw Growers Association are organizing the event that will feature cooking demonstrations, a grower panel, orchard tour, and more.

  4. 2024 Urban Food Systems Symposium – June 11-13

    The 2024 Urban Foods Systems Symposium will be June 11-13 in Columbus. The event will attract an international audience and will feature keynote speakers, a grower panel, presentations, educational tours, and more.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Ohio Farm Resolution Services

    Ohio Farm Resolution Services (OFRS) is now available through Extension’s Agricultural and Resource Law Program.

  2. Southern Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference – April 4

    Anyone interested in supporting women in agriculture should plan to attend the Southern Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference on April 4 (9 a.m. -3:30 p.m.) in Chillicothe.

  3. Small Farm Conference — April 6

    The Small Farm Team will host its annual Small Farm Conference on April 6 at the Mid-East Career Technical Center (Buffalo Campus) in southeastern Ohio. The day will feature a conference and trade show.

  4. Southwest Ohio Perennial School — April 11

    The OSU Extension Office in Clermont County will host the 30th annual Southwest Ohio Perennial School on April 11. The event will feature educational presentations and a tradeshow.

Tech Updates

  1. osuwireless Will Retire Soon

    Ohio State is transitioning to eduroam as the primary secure network for Ohio State students, faculty and staff, with osuwireless retiring in summer 2024.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. National Farm Ranch Safety Leader’s Guide Recently Published

    OSU Extension now has a new comprehensive guide to farm and ranch safety. The National Farm and Ranch Safety Leader’s Guide is now available through Extension Publishing.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. 2024 4-H Yoga Training Registration Live – March 27

    There will be an in-person training session on March 27 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center for any Extension professional or volunteer (teen or adult) who wants to be trained in 4-H Yoga.

  2. Growing Teachers Throughout the Season Training – April 2 and 3

    Growing Teachers Throughout the Season (GTS) is a school gardening curriculum that is the result of a partnership between OSU Extension and Columbus City Schools.

  3. Suicide Prevention Training Offered through REACH© – April 24

    REACH© is Ohio State’s suicide prevention in-person gatekeeper training program designed to help members of the OSU community prevent suicide. There will be a REACH© training for Extension professionals on April 24 (10 a.m.-noon) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

  4. Cultural Immersion Project for 4-H Professionals

    There will be a cultural immersion project in Puerto Rico for 4-H professionals Dec. 2-9, 2024. All 4-H educators with at least three years of experience with OSU Extension (by trip date) are eligible to participate.

  5. National Extension Conference on Volunteerism Accepting Proposals for 2025 Conference

    The National Extension Conference on Volunteerism Planning Committee is seeking workshop, research session, poster, and lightning talk proposals for presentations at its 2025 conference to be held April 22–24, 2025 in Portland, Maine.

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.

  2. CFAES DEI Speaker Series Announced

    Save the dates for the 2024 CFAES DEI Speaker Series, which kicks off March 21 (12-1:15 p.m.). The series will feature the following speakers and topics.

Health and Wellness

  1. Lifestyle Spending Account – Due April 15

    Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 per quarter for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family, emotional, and social wellness.