Note from David Civittolo

The longer days and warmer temps we’ve been having are reminders that spring is coming. 4-H professionals are helping organize clubs and camps. Our ag and natural resources professionals are supporting farmers who are busy tending to new life in pastures and barns.

CFAES Awards Ceremony and State of the College Address – April 5

The CFAES Awards Ceremony will be held on April 5, followed by Dean Kress’s State of the College address. The events will be in-person on the Columbus campus in the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

Carbon Academy Workshop – April 10

The Lal Carbon Center will host an in-person Carbon Academy for Extension professionals on April 10 (9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.).

OSP and CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education Hold Office Hours

The Office of Sponsored Programs and the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education provide scheduled office hours tailored to Extension professionals every week.

Explore Connect Collab to be held at OSU Piketon – June 25

OSU South Centers in Piketon will host an Explore Connect Collab event on June 25.

WIRED Conference to Feature Temple Grandin

Women in Ranching Education and Development (WIRED) will host a hands-on educational workshop on April 6 (7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.) at Ohio State ATI, with Temple Grandin as the keynote speaker.

Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network Seeks Volunteers

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS ) is a program the National Weather Service (NWS) and others support through education, outreach, and promotion to potential volunteers.

Ohio Pawpaw Conference – May 18

Join pawpaw enthusiasts on May 18 in Wooster for the Ohio Pawpaw Conference. OSU Extension and the North American Pawpaw Growers Association are organizing the event that will feature cooking demonstrations, a grower panel, orchard tour, and more.

2024 Urban Food Systems Symposium – June 11-13

The 2024 Urban Foods Systems Symposium will be June 11-13 in Columbus. The event will attract an international audience and will feature keynote speakers, a grower panel, presentations, educational tours, and more.

Ohio Farm Resolution Services

Ohio Farm Resolution Services (OFRS) is now available through Extension’s Agricultural and Resource Law Program.

Southern Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference – April 4

Anyone interested in supporting women in agriculture should plan to attend the Southern Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference on April 4 (9 a.m. -3:30 p.m.) in Chillicothe.

Small Farm Conference — April 6

The Small Farm Team will host its annual Small Farm Conference on April 6 at the Mid-East Career Technical Center (Buffalo Campus) in southeastern Ohio. The day will feature a conference and trade show.

Southwest Ohio Perennial School — April 11

The OSU Extension Office in Clermont County will host the 30th annual Southwest Ohio Perennial School on April 11. The event will feature educational presentations and a tradeshow.

osuwireless Will Retire Soon

Ohio State is transitioning to eduroam as the primary secure network for Ohio State students, faculty and staff, with osuwireless retiring in summer 2024.

National Farm Ranch Safety Leader’s Guide Recently Published

OSU Extension now has a new comprehensive guide to farm and ranch safety. The National Farm and Ranch Safety Leader’s Guide is now available through Extension Publishing.

2024 4-H Yoga Training Registration Live – March 27

There will be an in-person training session on March 27 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center for any Extension professional or volunteer (teen or adult) who wants to be trained in 4-H Yoga.

Growing Teachers Throughout the Season Training – April 2 and 3

Growing Teachers Throughout the Season (GTS) is a school gardening curriculum that is the result of a partnership between OSU Extension and Columbus City Schools.

Suicide Prevention Training Offered through REACH© – April 24

REACH© is Ohio State’s suicide prevention in-person gatekeeper training program designed to help members of the OSU community prevent suicide. There will be a REACH© training for Extension professionals on April 24 (10 a.m.-noon) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

Cultural Immersion Project for 4-H Professionals

There will be a cultural immersion project in Puerto Rico for 4-H professionals Dec. 2-9, 2024. All 4-H educators with at least three years of experience with OSU Extension (by trip date) are eligible to participate.

National Extension Conference on Volunteerism Accepting Proposals for 2025 Conference

The National Extension Conference on Volunteerism Planning Committee is seeking workshop, research session, poster, and lightning talk proposals for presentations at its 2025 conference to be held April 22–24, 2025 in Portland, Maine.

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.

CFAES DEI Speaker Series Announced

Save the dates for the 2024 CFAES DEI Speaker Series, which kicks off March 21 (12-1:15 p.m.). The series will feature the following speakers and topics.

Lifestyle Spending Account – Due April 15

Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 per quarter for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family, emotional, and social wellness.