Thoughts from the Director

These last few weeks have been filled with a great variety of activities, travel, and intentional engagement.

OSU Extension Trust Edge Survey

OSU Extension is conducting an organization-wide employee survey. We are conducting this survey to get a better understanding of employee morale, satisfaction, and engagement at Extension.

Knowledge Exchange Knowledge Explorer now Available

The Knowledge Exchange is making it easier than ever to communicate important data to county commissioners, community members, or stakeholders.

Webinar to be Offered on March 1: Let’s Talk about Rural Caregiving and Mental Health – Register by Feb. 27

Webinar will discuss rural caregiving and mental health.

NW AgTech Innovation Hub Request for Proposals Now Available – Submit Letters of Intent by March 10

The Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences have announced the formation of an AgTech innovation Hub.

2023 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference – Registration due by March 10

The eighth annual East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference will be held March 24 at the Shisler Event Center in Wooster.

Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference to be Held on March 14-15

The Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference will be held on March 14-15 at Ohio Northern University in Ada.

Submit a Proposal for a University Engagement Grant by March 6

The Office of Outreach and Engagement provides funding to faculty and/or faculty-led teams, and university staff that hold PI status with the annual Engagement Grants program.

NACAA 2023 Poster Abstracts due by March 15

Abstracts for the Ohio NACAA poster competition must be uploaded to the NACAA site by March 15. All submissions are online only.

Cybersecurity for You (C4U) Update

Cybersecurity is a hot topic this year, with recent data breaches compromising user security and new regulations proposed in Congress.

CFAES – Sponsored Program Officer (SPO) Update

The Office of Sponsored Programs that provides services for CFAES, is now fully staffed.

2023 Extension Faculty Meetings

Four Extension faculty meetings will be held throughout 2023, all via Zoom.

Report=Support Mandatory Training Reminder – due by April 28

Merit-eligible employees who do not complete Report=Support! by April 28 will not be eligible for annual merit increases that take effect in September 2023.

Institutional Data Policy (IDP) Training Reminder – due by April 28

The Ohio State University’s institutional data is important to protect.

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.

National Fun at Work Day Drawing Results

As Jackie mentioned on the last director’s video update, Jan. 27 was National Fun at Work Day.

Team Receives Ohio State Presidential Postdoctoral Scholar Award

A CDC-funded Childcare and Farm Family Research Project has been awarded a presidential postdoctoral scholar award for a researcher to assist the team.

Conducting Extension Outreach on Controversial Topics Two-Session Webinar – Feb. 28, March 7

Join this two-part webinar series on Conducting Extension Outreach on Controversial Topics – to be held on Feb. 28 and March 7.

Spring Suicide Prevention Training Opportunities for Extension Personnel

Suicide prevention is a shared campus responsibility. Anyone can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene.

OSU Leadership Center Offers Wonder Woman Wednesdays in March

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Leadership Center has invited guest speakers each Wednesday in March to share their path to leadership and the people who helped them along the way.

2023 eFields Kickoff Meeting on March 20

The first meeting to kick off the 2023 eFields season will be on March 20 at 9:30 a.m. for anyone who is interested in participating in eFields this year.

Ohio Compost Operator Education Course to be Held April 4-5

Register by March 24 for the Ohio Compost Operator Education Course to be held April 4-5 at the Ohio State Wooster Campus.

ANR Professional Development Tour to be held April 4-6

Join your colleagues on this professional development and team-building experience to the Maryland and Washington DC area.

Small Farm College/Farm Management “Train the Trainer” In-Service – April 27

The Beginner and Small Farm program is developing a new curriculum for small farm colleges to meet the Beginner Farmer Certificate requirement

Real Colors Facilitator Certification Opportunity on May 15-17

Interested in becoming a certified Real Colors Facilitator? Registration is now open for this workshop.

African American Behavioral Health Conference to be Held on April 6

The 2023 African American Behavioral Health Conference will be held on April 6 at the Fawcett Center.

CFAES Exploring Diversity Activity on April 8

Join us for “CFAES Exploring Diversity” on April 8 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

February Wellness Tip: Heart Health Month

February may be almost over, but it is important to remember anytime that heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.