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News and Notes: May 2, 2023

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Leadership Notes

  1. State of OSU Extension and Director's Update Recording is Now Available

    The recording and transcript of the April 25 State of Extension address is now available online.

College Connections

  1. AEDE Economic Outlook and Policy Webinar Series – Next Session on May 3

    On May 3, Brent Sohngen will discuss energy security and the environment during the AEDE monthly webinar series.

  2. Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens Offers Spring Plant Sale on May 11-13

    The Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens presents the 36th annual Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser on May 11-13.

  3. CFAES Teaching and Learning Symposium to be Held on Aug. 15

    All members of the CFAES teaching community are encouraged to participate in this symposium on Aug. 15

Campus Connections/Partnerships

  1. Ohio State’s Day of Giving is May 3 – Create Vibrant Futures Together

    On May 3, your gift will fund critically needed scholarships, reducing financial constraints for Buckeyes and future Buckeyes.

  2. Interdisciplinary Research Fall Forum Proposals due by May 15

    The deadline to submit ideas for panel discussions and workshops for the 2023 Interdisciplinary Research Fall Forum is May 15.

Community Connections

  1. Ohio 4-H Foundation Spring Dinner – You’re Invited to Attend

    The Ohio 4-H Foundation board of trustees president, Lisa Peterson, invites you to attend the Ohio 4-H Foundation 2023 Spring Dinner.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Webinar TODAY: Mental Health and Suicide in Agriculture: Impact of Stress on Midwestern Farms

    Join the Midwest Injury Prevention Alliance TODAY at 2 p.m. for a panel conversation about mental health and suicide in agriculture; register to receive recording afterward.

  2. Food Preservation Team Resources are Available

    The OSU Extension Food Preservation Team has several resources available to share with your clients. ​​​​​​​

  3. Ohio Women in Ag Wednesday Webinar Series – May 10 Session will Focus on Mental Health Awareness Month

    Join Sarah Noggle and Bridget Britton on May 10 for an open discussion about how women in agriculture can support each other and lift each other up while taking care of our mental health.

  4. Ohio PawPaw Conference to be Held on May 20

    The 2023 Pawpaw Conference will provide a blend of research and insight via producers from multiple states.

  5. Cover Crop Fact Sheets were Recently Updated and Posted on Ohioline

    Information gathered from the Midwest Cover Crops Council was used to compile 23 fact sheets that were recently posted on Ohioline, providing information on cover crops for Ohio.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. Engagement Scholarship Consortium Grant Application Deadline – May 5

    The Engagement Scholarship Consortium is providing financial support that helps facilitate positive outcomes for scholars and communities through the Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grants Program.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Policy Clarification: Ability to Claim Mileage to Headquarters

    Mileage reimbursement between home and headquarters location is not allowable. This includes locations on the same campus as headquarters. ​​​​​​​Read more about the university travel policy in this article.

  2. Grant Development Support Unit Provides Grant Application Process Information

    The CFAES Grant Development Support Unit recently created a game scenario to help demonstrate how easy the grant application process can be.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Honoring the late Godwin Apaliyah

    OSU Extension, the college, and our local partners in Fayette County and beyond lost a beloved colleague recently with the unexpected passing of Godwin Apaliyah. ​​​​​​​

  2. Ohio Chapter of the NACAA Professional Excellence Committee Poster Session Winners Announced

    The Ohio chapter of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents has announced the winners of the state Applied Research and Extension Education poster contest.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. Support Staff Professional Development Day is May 23 – Register by May 5

    Register by May 5: t​​​​he Alpha Chapter of Chi Epsilon Sigma (CES) is hosting a professional development day for support staff on May 23.

  2. Certified Crop Adviser Training – Ohio State Employee Discount Available until May 3

    For ag and natural resources educators and program staff, becoming a Certified Crop Adviser is one way to show your specialization and interest in helping your clientele with agronomic crop production questions.

  3. Weekly Office Hours via Office of Sponsored Programs and CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education – Next Session on May 3

    The Office of Sponsored Programs and the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education is offering scheduled office hours for Extension professionals.

  4. Building, Maintaining and Managing Liability on Recreational Trails Info will be Available at May 5 Escape to the Forest Webinar

    Landowners usually create trails to better access and enjoy their property. However, sometimes those same trails can create headaches for the landowners.

  5. NIFA Grant-Writing Workshop to be Held on May 8-12

    USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will host a five-day technical assistance workshop on writing grants from May 8 to 12.

  6. Drone Spray Seminar to be Offered on May 24

    Learn about the use of drones in applying pesticides and get practical information you can use at your county-based private applicator education programs. ​​​​​​​

  7. OSU Leadership Center Offers May Workshops

    Check out the ongoing list of workshops hosted by the Leadership Center. ​​​​​​​

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  1. Racial Profiling and Violence Awareness Reminder

    Please continue to protect the youth and raise up their voices. If you’re not sure how to get involved, check out new Extension-produced videos on the Project DREAMS website.

Extension Annual Conference

  1. Regional Conversations 2023 – Save the Date

    Regional conversations will be held the week of Nov. 13-17, with a different location each day for an in-person gathering.

Health and Wellness

  1. May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illnesses, the realities of living with these conditions, and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness.

  2. Mental Health Resources List and Farm Stress Certified Provider Directory are Now Available

    Kudos to the many of our OSU Extension professionals who work to address mental health issues with our peers, colleagues, and community partners.

  3. USDA Mental Health Awareness Month Workshop Series (May-June)

    The USDA Mental Health Awareness Month workshop series will take place on Tuesdays from May 9 through June 6.