Note from David Civittolo

Sometimes I get so focused on the hours, days, and weeks ahead that I don’t give much thought to what I was doing a week ago or, to be honest, even yesterday.

CFAES Farm Bill Summit Planned — Feb. 23

Join agricultural professionals – from CFAES, USDA, the private sector, and more – for a Farm Bill Summit on Feb. 23 (1-3:30 p.m.) at the Fawcett Center in Columbus.

Rural Population Research Network Listening Sessions Planned

The Rural Population Research Network (RPRN) is leading an effort to identify the issues that diverse rural stakeholders see as top priorities for understanding population change.

Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing – March 12 and April 23

A Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshop will be held March 12 and April 23 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days) at the OSU Extension office in Defiance County.

NACAA Agricultural Awareness and Appreciation Award Applications – Due March 15

The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) is accepting applications for its Agricultural Awareness and Appreciation Award.

Name Badge Order Process and Format Update

As of Jan. 1, 2024, OSU Extension is using an updated procedure for ordering name badges for new and current employees.

New Employee Onboarding and Mentoring Spring Schedule

Organizational Development unit this spring. The onboarding program has been designed to provide all new employees with the necessary tools and resources to succeed in OSU Extension.

New Extension Data Portal Officially Replaces Vita

The Engage: Extension Data Portal officially replaced Vita on Jan. 31.

Grant Development Support Unit Assists with Grant Submissions

The Grant Development Support Unit (GDSU) in the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education offers a free service to assist Extension professionals with grant submissions.

EPN Breakfast – Feb. 13

Join the Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) for its next breakfast program on Feb. 13 (7:15 a.m.-12 p.m.) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

Outdoor Safety Professional Development Day – Feb. 15

The February FCS Professional Development Day on Feb. 15 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) will focus on outdoor safety. Extension professionals from all program areas are welcome to participate.

Virtual Volunteer Engagement Conference – Feb. 22

All Extension professionals who work with volunteers are invited to a Virtual Volunteer Conference on Feb. 22 (9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.).

GlobalOHIO Immersion Learning Tour – May 2 and 3

The JCEP Global Relations Committee is offering a GlobalOHIO Immersion Learning Tour May 2-3 to Cleveland.

CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Offers Workshops

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

Your Plan for Health Events Calendar

Ohio State’s Your Plan for Heath offers a comprehensive list of classes – including physical activity (virtual and in-person), webinars, group health coaching, and more to all employees.