Thoughts from the Director

I hope you all had a very relaxing and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday weekend. I know the time off the grid (quite literally) was very refueling for me and my family.

A DAY in the WOODS Hosted 100th Event in June

The A DAY in the WOODS forestry program recently hosted its 100th workshop at the Vinton Furnace State Forest in southern Ohio.

Mental Health Dinner Theater held in Ashtabula County

The OSU Extension office in Ashtabula County and the Ashtabula County Farm Bureau found an innovative and fun way to educate residents on mental health.

Extension Professionals Trained and Ready to Deliver Teen Mental Health First Aid Program

A small team of Extension professionals across the state is trained and ready to deliver the 4-H Youth Mental Health First Aid Program to Ohio youth.

Ohio Women in Ag Wednesday Webinar Series – July 12 will Focus on Dairy Diversification

The Ohio Women in Ag virtual webinar series is held the second Wednesday of each month.

Forestry Program Planned at Vinton Furnace State Forest on July 14

Join Dave Apsley and other Extension professionals on July 14 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) for an Identifying the Trees in Your Woods workshop at the Vinton Furnace State Forest.

Specialty and Cover Crops Field Night Planned for July 27

Join Extension professionals for a two-part, online and in-person hybrid workshop to take a closer look at innovative production techniques for specialty crops.

Agriculture Technology Field Day Set for Aug. 23 in Henry County

Join Extension professionals for a day of learning that will focus on technology in the field.

2023 Income Tax School Schedule Now Available

The 2023 Income Tax School schedule has been set.

Maple Syrup Workshops Planned in September

Our partners at Penn State University are organizing two maple syrup workshops in September.

New Community Development Program Focuses on Entrepreneurship

OSU Extension’s new Community Development program, Building an Entrepreneur-Friendly Community (BEFC), is ready to be shared in communities across the state that want to unlock the potential of local business development.

Buckeye Yard and Garden Line Calls on Tuesdays

The weekly Buckeye Yard and Garden Line call happens every Tuesday at 9 a.m. on zoom.

Search for Assistant Director for Agriculture and Natural Resources Continues

Thank you for your participation and input into the search for our next assistant director for Agriculture and Natural Resources. We would like to provide you with an update on the status of the search.

County/Unit Website Access Requests

All county employees and staff in other Extension-related units are encouraged to help update content on your website.

Create or Update Your Official Email Signature

Whether you’re new to Extension or a seasoned professional, right now is a good time to make sure your email signature reflects the current university brand.

New Ground Transportation Log

Beginning July 1, 2023, the college is implementing a revised CFAES Ground Transportation Log (aka Mileage Log).

NEAFCS Endowment Committee Announces Two Grant Winners

The NEAFCS Endowment Committee recently awarded two members, one of whom is from Ohio, with grants through its NEAFCS Endowment.

OSU Leadership Center Offers Professional Development Workshops

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

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.

Register Now for National ESP Conference

Join Extension professionals from across the United States for ESP’s annual conference Sept. 25-28 in Billings, MT.

DEI Workshops and Speakers in CFAES

CFAES is committed to ensuring that all of its research and related educational programming are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis.