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News and Notes: September 6, 2024

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Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    While county fair season starts to wind down, many of us are ramping up for Farm Science Review. There are usually around 100 Extension professionals at this iconic three-day farm show every day – sharing their knowledge, research, and expertise with more than 100,000 visitors.

College Connections

  1. Pumpkins and Pillbugs Halloween Bug Zoo Bash — Oct. 18

    There will be a Pumpkins and Pillbugs Halloween Bug Zoo Bash on Oct. 18 (5-7 p.m.) at the CFAES Wooster Campus.

Campus Connections/Partnerships

  1. Food Kindness Event Planned — Sept. 11

    The Ohio State Office of Student Services is holding a Food Kindness event during Hunger Action Month in September. Extension is one of the partners for this program, which helps those who are experiencing food insecurity in Ohio.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Escape to the Forest Webinar to Feature the American Sycamore — Sept. 13

    Join the Ohio Woodland Stewards on Friday, Sept. 13, for an Escape to the Forest webinar featuring the American Sycamore.

  2. 2024 Income Tax School Schedule Now Available

    The 2024 Income Tax School schedule has been set, with sessions starting on Oct. 31.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. JCEP/ESP Award Submissions – Due Oct. 1

    The Ohio Joint Council of Extension Professionals and Epsilon Sigma Phi are now accepting applications for the 2024 award season in the following categories:

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. NACAA Conference Recap

    Multiple faculty and staff were recognized for their work and service to the Extension profession at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) 2024 conference earlier this summer.

  2. Apple features Ohio 4-H Mobile Classroom

    Apple recently featured the Ohio 4-H Mobile Classroom and its ability to bring technology to a new generation of learners in an online article.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. Lawn and Landscape Drought In-Service – Sept. 11

    There will be a Lawn and Landscape Drought In-Service on Sept. 11 (12:30-2 p.m.). Some topics of discussion include condition/forecast update, lawn/turf, fruit trees/shrubs, pest management, and herbaceous plants.

  2. Live Healthy Live Well Team Offers Fall Email Challenge and Webinar Series

    Would you like to offer the Fall Live Healthy Live Well Email Challenge-Webinar series to your community? This 6-week series, Exploring the Heart of It All, will start with promotion in early October.

  3. 2025 Ohio 4-H Conference — Save the Date and Call for Proposals

    The 2025 Ohio 4-H Conference will be March 8 at the Columbus Convention Center. The planning committee is now accepting conference proposals from Extension professionals, adult volunteers, and older teen 4-H members.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  1. CFAES Principles of Community

    We affirm our conviction that racism and inequality have no place in CFAES. Our CFAES Principles of Community serve as a base for managing these actions.

Extension Annual Conference

  1. 2024 Extension Conference — RFPs Due Sept. 13

    The deadline to submit a request for proposal (RFP) for the Extension Conference is quickly approaching. All Extension professionals are encouraged to submit a proposal for one of the five tracks focused on the Extension Keys: trust, inclusion, care, adaptability, and efficiency.

Health and Wellness

  1. Live Healthy and Live Well Team Shares Information about Sleep Deprivation

    Sleep deprivation and sleep deficiency are very common.

  2. Third Quarter Deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account — Due Oct. 15

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