Welcome to 2023

Whether you make new year’s resolutions or not, there's a lot to consider as you think about your overall purpose and plan of action for the upcoming year.

2023 CFAES Spirit of the Land Award Nominations due by Jan. 23

Nominations are open for the 2023 CFAES Spirit of the Land-Grant Award.

Help Promote “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” Webinars in 2023

For the third year, OSU Extension is hosting an online version of the Planning for the Future of Your Farm workshop which helps farm families develop their farm succession and estate plans.

University Distinguished Staff Award Nominations due by Jan. 27

The Distinguished Staff Award recognizes and celebrates staff who have made an impact at The Ohio State University.

New Guidance for OSU Extension Employees as 4-H Volunteers

OSU Extension has updated its guidance regarding OSU Extension employees serving in a volunteer capacity.

Weekly Office Hours via Office of Sponsored Programs and CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education

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

Report = Support! Mandatory Training Reminder

Every year, Ohio State requires all employees and students to complete online training focused on recognizing, preventing and reporting sexual misconduct, and on assisting those who might have experienced sexual misconduct.

Greenhouse Management Workshop on Jan. 26-27 offers Discounted Rate for OSU Extension Educators

A greenhouse management workshop on doing more with less energy will be held on Jan. 26-27 at the Shisler Center in Wooster.

ESP 2023 – Call for National Conference Presentation Proposals

Proposals for the 2023 Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) national conference are due by Feb. 15. ​​​​​​​

Save the Date: Hands-on Food Preservation Training for New Family and Consumer Sciences Staff

This spring, the Food Preservation Team will be offering two hands-on trainings for new family and consumer sciences staff to gain experience in canning and freezing.

OSU Leadership Center Offers Workshops and Other Professional Development Options

The OSU Leadership Center can help with your professional development needs in several ways.

CFAES Advocates and Allies Networking Event – Jan. 20

The CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will host a virtual gathering for members of the CFAES community who have an interest in or are working on DEIJ-related initiatives.

CFAES Principles of Community

We affirm our conviction that racism and inequality have no place in CFAES, via our CFAES Principles of Community.

2022 OSU Extension Annual Conference Follow-up

Thank you again to all of our OSU Extension colleagues who attended the annual conference in early December.

Reminder: Prescription Drug Benefit Update Effective on Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, any prescription previously filled at a Kroger pharmacy will not be covered under the Ohio State health plan.