Note from David Civittolo

Professional development is incredibly important in an organization like ours. Over the past couple of weeks, many of you in Family and Consumer Sciences and in support staff roles have dedicated time to participate in multiple professional development opportunities.

Zoller Named Assistant Director, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Chris Zoller has been selected as the next assistant director, Agriculture and Natural Resources, for Ohio State University Extension. This appointment was effective May 12, 2025.

Regional Conversation Dates Set

Save the dates for the 2025 Regional Conversations. These days are held in odd-number years while the Extension Annual Conference is held in even-numbered years. All OSU Extension employees are expected to attend one of the days.

Agri-Insights and Summer Tour – June 24

There will be an OSU Agri-Insights and OPGMA Summer Tour on June 24 in Wooster. Join fruit and vegetable production experts for an in-person day of learning featuring tours of specialty crop research plots and talks from lead researchers.

Zero Waste Tour of Ohio Stadium – June 3

OSU Extension’s Sustainability Team is hosting a Zero Waste Tour of Ohio Stadium on June 3.

Bird n’Tick Talk – June 13

The A DAY in the WOODS program is hosting a Bird n’Tick Talk June (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) at the Vinton Furnace State Forest.

Name That Tree Workshop – June 20

The Ohio Woodlands Steward Program is hosting a Name That Tree workshop on June 20 (9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) at The Ohio State University at Mansfield.

Area Leader and LOD Director Update

The following changes to area leaders and Learning and Organizational Development leadership were implemented earlier this month or will occur soon: 

Adobe Express Update – new templates, features, and upcoming trainings

If you’ve worked in Adobe Express recently, you’ve likely noticed some changes.

Extension Marketing Meetups – continue June 4

The next Extension Marketing Meetup will be June 4 (1:30-2:30 p.m.) and will focus on font use. Font may seem like a trivial part of branding, but proper application in marketing pieces is really important to consistent messaging.

Updated Nondiscrimination Statement

The nondiscrimination statement that is included on most of Extension’s marketing pieces has been updated. The templates in Adobe Express reflect the change.

Ohio Chapter of NACAA Recognizes Communication Award Winners

The Ohio Chapter of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents recently shared its 2025 Communication Award Winners.

Field Crops Diagnostic In-Service – Aug. 1

Save the date for the 2025 Field Crops Diagnostic In-Service on Aug. 1 (10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) in South Charleston.

Tri-State Digital Ag In-Service – Sept. 3 and 4

There will be a Tri-State Digital Ag In-Service on Sept. 3 and 4 at the Northwest Agricultural Research Station.

Upcoming OSU Leadership Center Workshops

The OSU Leadership Center has several workshops scheduled this summer.

Hypertension – An Unfelt Deadly Force

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, and the Live Healthy Live Well Team recently shared some information about this important measure of health on its blog.

Managing Emotional Exhaustion

A mental health expert from the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center recently wrote an article that focuses on managing emotional exhaustion.