Thoughts from the Director

March has already been full of many excellent opportunities to build and nurture our relationships in Extension, and more are forthcoming in the next few weeks.

LifeWork Balance Townhall set for March 28

Join Jackie Kirby Wilkins and a few of our Buckeye Wellness ambassadors for a townhall discussion on LifeWork balance in Extension on March 28.

Attend the 2023 CFAES Research Poster Forum on March 27-30

Each spring, research conducted by our students and research scientists is put on display at the CFAES Annual Research Forum Poster Competition.

Knowledge Exchange Launches eBarns Searchable Database

The Knowledge Exchange now offers a searchable database of the 2022 eBarns Reports.

FABE Department Extension Overview

Members of the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering recently shared information about their Extension activities.

2023 James F. Patterson Land-Grant University Lecture will be Held on April 6

Register now and plan to join Chancellor Robert J. Jones as he delivers the 2023 James F. Patterson Land-Grant University Lecture on April 6.

Food Safety Educational Event to be Held on April 3-5

Ohio State's Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention is hosting a three-day event in collaboration with Food Safety Tech.

2023 Engaged Scholarship Symposium will be Held on April 20

Join the Office of Outreach and Engagement for the 2023 Engaged Scholarship Symposium.

Ohio Women in Ag Wednesday Webinar Series to be Held This Year

In 2023, a new virtual webinar series will be held the second Wednesday of each month, designed for women in agriculture.

Ohio Agritourism Conference will be Held on April 1

The Ohio Agritourism Conferenced will visit two locations in Loveland, Ohio on April 1.

2023 Community Food Systems + Farm to School and Early Care Conference RFP is Open

Proposals are due by March 31 for the joint, collaborative 2023 Community Food Systems and Farm to School and Early Care Conference.

Register now for Winter Tree ID Class on April 7

Identifying trees in winter can be a real challenge. This is an advanced class, to be held at the Fairfield County Ag Center.

Engagement Scholarship Consortium Opportunities – Deadlines Approaching

Several great opportunities are being offered by the Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC), of which Ohio State is a member institution.

2023 Ohio 4-H Foundation Endowment Match Update

The Ohio 4-H Foundation has voted to continue its match for the 2023 Ohio 4-H calendar year. This opportunity is open to all 88 counties even if you do not have an endowment but have an Ohio State gift fund.

Extension Professionals Recognized by Ohio State Office of Outreach and Engagement

Congratulations to two CFAES and Department of Extension faculty members for their recent recognition by the Office of Outreach and Engagement –​​​​​​​ Tim McDermott and Mark Light.

Extension Professionals to Present at Mental Health First Aid National Summit

Several of the Extension Farm Stress team members will present at the Mental Health First Aid national summit in late April.

Hands-on Food Preservation Training for FCS Staff on March 29 and 31

The Food Preservation Team is offering two hands-on training opportunities for FCS staff who need to improve their home canning (and maybe freezing and drying) skills.

Last Call to sign up for ANR Professional Development Tour to be held April 4-6

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

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.

Crucial Conversations Training Offered by LOD This Spring and Summer

You can improve your skills in having crucial conversations by attending the official Crucial Conversations two-day workshops that are taught by the Learning and Organizational Development team.

CITI Training Update

Any Ohio State employee must complete CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) training before they can help with any study that involves human and/or animal subjects. ​​​​​​​

OSU Leadership Center Offers March and April Workshops

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

ANR In-Service Offers Opportunity to Get to Know NRCS – April 10

This session on April 10 will review programs and funding available through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS),

Real Colors Facilitator Certification Opportunity on May 15-17

Interested in becoming a certified Real Colors Facilitator? Registration is now open for this workshop to be held at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

SARE Fellows Program Now Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) Fellows program.

Youth-led Presentation on Muslim Americans to be Held on April 4 (rescheduled to April 6)

During Ramadan, join this youth-led presentation about the Muslim American perspective.

African American Behavioral Health Conference to be Held on April 6

This conference will bring together attendees from a variety of backgrounds to discuss interdisciplinary approaches to tackling behavoral health disparities in the African American community.

Sign Up for Next Live Healthy Live Well Email Challenge (April 3-May 12)

The Live Healthy Live Well team invites you to sign up for the Think Green email wellness challenge this spring to broaden your “green” thinking.

Check out the Farm Stress Blog

Learn more about how our Extension professionals are helping to create resilient farms and families in Ohio.

Celebrate National Social Work Month

Join the College of Social Work as it celebrates the more than 120-year-old profession and the more than 700,000 licensed social workers in the United States.