February 1, 2023

We are now hiring a Greene County Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) Educator

Consider Joining Our Greene County Team, apply today!  

Three Hour New Fertilizer Certification Class to be held on March 28, 2023

This training is to fulfill the three-hour requirement for all new Fertilizer Applicators (Private & Commercial) who need the Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification

4-H Member Can Receive a Composter

Here is an awesome choice.  Any 4-H member signed up for a gardening project (#671, #673, #691, #692) or the self-determined compost project (Get Started with Composting) will be eligible to receive one of 4 composters.

The winners will be selected after April 1 deadline.

CORN Newsletter

In this issue, you will find the following articles: Weather Update: January 2023 - A Month of Soil Moisture Recharge; Sampling Corn Grain for Vomitoxin; Cover Crop Management Seminar; REMINDER: Join Us for the 3rd Annual Virtual Corn College and Soybean School; Northwest Ohio Agronomy Day; Hot Topics in Grain Crops Series

Upcoming 4-H Volunteer Trainings

All trainings will be held at the Greene County Extension Office. We are unsure when the online option will be available.  Deadline for mandatory volunteer trainings
is April 1, 2023

Don’t Miss Out on 2023 Soil Health Webinar Series

The Agronomic Crops Team Soil Health Webinar Series returns this winter. You won’t want to miss out on this year’s line-up of farmers and academic experts covering a wide range of soil health topics. There is no cost to attend these programs, but registration is required. To Register: go.osu.edu/soilhealthweb

Over-the-Counter Antibiotics Will Require Veterinary Oversight (Rx) Beginning in June of 2023

By June of 2023, all medically important antibiotics currently available at most feed or farm supply stores will now require veterinary oversight (written Rx) to be used in animals, even if the animals are not intended for food production

Greene County Master Gardeners to Host 2023 State Conference - Seeks Sponsors

We are offering you the opportunity to join us and become an Exhibitor and Sponsor for our conference.

2023 Ohio 4-H Conference March 11, 2023

Please join us for the 2023 Ohio 4-H Conference. There are great sessions available for both youth and volunteers.

OSU Extension to host Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference - March 11th, 2023 - in Mansfield, Ohio

Ohio State Extension announced plans to host a Small Farm Conference in Mansfield Ohio on March 11, 2023.  The theme for this year’s Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference is “Sowing Seeds for Success.”

Planning for the Future of Your Farm Webinar Series set for 2023

This workshop is designed to help farm families learn strategies and tools to successfully create a succession and estate plan that helps you transfer your farm’s ownership, management, and assets to the next generation.

Ohio Youth Livestock Webinars - Small Ruminants

Are you looking to take a goat or sheep 4-H project?  These upcoming webinars will be helpful for you to attend.

Topics include nutrition, health, and handling and welfare.  See flyer for registration.

Youth Small Ruminant Project Webinar 2023

Growing Green 2023: Cover Crop Opportunities

The benefits of cover crops include reducing soil erosion, keeping soil microbes well-fed, improving nutrient availability, and adding soil organic matter and carbon for higher crop yields. We will learn how to get started with cover crops and hear about a new financial assistance opportunity to implement conservation practices in the Miami Valley.

Win Two Corriedale Ewes to Start Your Own Flock

Here is a great opportunity to win 2 corriedale ewes to start your own flock.  See the application for details.

4-H Forestry Wildlife Conservation Camp

This camp offers a fun-filled weekend of opportunities for campers to meet and learn from ODNR, Hocking College and OSU Extension professionals.

OAM Updates

Updates on: Farm Bill Decisions and Risk Mitigation in 2023, Thinking about selling home-based or farm-raised foods? Our webinar series offers help, USDA ERS America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance - 2021 Financial Performance

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