Note from David Civittolo

Volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission to reach Ohioans where they live and work.

Minding the Brand Initiative Announced

Thank you all for the time and attention you put into creating promotional pieces for the programs you lead, the research you conduct, and the publications you create. There is no doubt that creating these items – large and small – takes a significant amount of time.

We Grow Scientists Event – May 1

CFAES will host the second annual We Grow Scientists event on May 1 (3-7 p.m.) at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory in Columbus.

OSP Offers Weekly Office Hours for Extension Professionals

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

Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Campaign Begins

The Tractor Supply Company’s annual Paper Clover campaign is a significant initiative that supports 4-H camps, scholarships, and leadership opportunities. The 2024 campaign began April 24 and runs through May 5.

Ohio Pawpaw Conference – May 18

Join pawpaw enthusiasts on May 18 in Wooster for the Ohio Pawpaw Conference.

BroadbandOhio Accelerator Program

The path to economic vibrancy requires universal access to basic necessities such as water, sewer, electricity, and as we learned during COVID, broadband.

Buckeye Environmental Horticulture Team Offers Resources

This spring, the Buckeye Environmental Horticulture Team has scheduled “Hort Shorts” – quick seasonal updates that can help Extension professionals answer client questions. The topics can also be used as main ideas for blogs, columns and/or media releases. 

A Day in the Woods Announces 2024 Schedule

The A Day in the Woods program recently released its 2024 schedule. During the program’s 13th season, participants will meet many natural resources professionsals and increase their knowledge about woodland management.

New ePLUS Effort Focuses on On-Farm Horticulture Research

Logan Minter, Extension field specialist for specialty crops, has initiated a new on-farm/site research effort named ePLUS (produce, landscape, urban, and specialty crops).

Extending a University Business Trip for Personal Reasons: A Travel Reminder

Travelers opting to extend a business trip for personal reasons (vacation, holiday, weekend, etc.) should be aware of the university’s policies and required procedures to be included when submitting a pre-trip spend authorization.

Columbus Mid-West Campus Tunnel Project

Ohio State University Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) and ENGIE will be removing or partially removing several tunnel sections from the mid-west campus in summer 2024.

Ohio JCEP Accepting Applications for Professional Development Scholarships and Programming Grants – Deadline May 1

Ohio JCEP is accepting applications through May 1 for its second round of professional development scholarships and programming grants for 2024.

CFAES DEI Speaker Series Announced

The 2024 CFAES DEI Speaker Series kicked off in March. Upcoming speakers and topics are shared below.

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.

Longer, More Severe Allergy Season Alert

According to Ohio State allergy experts, a warming climate and increased carbon dioxide in urban areas are leading to longer pollen seasons with higher pollen counts.