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CFAES OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

COLLEGE OF FOOD, AGRICULTURAL,AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

AGRICULTURE ANDNATURAL RESOURCESNEWSLETTER

OHIO - NORTHWEST REGION

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Henry Countyhttp://henry.osu.edu Garth Ruff ........................(419) [email protected]

Huron Countyhttp://huron.osu.edu Mike Gastier .....................(419) [email protected]

Lucas Countyhttp://lucas.osu.edu Amy Stone .......................(419) [email protected]

Paulding Countyhttp://paulding.osu.edu Sarah Noggle ...................(419) [email protected]

Putnam Countyhttp://putnam.osu.edu Beth Scheckelhoff ............(419) [email protected]

Sandusky Countyhttp://sandusky.osu.edu Allen Gahler .....................(419) [email protected]

Seneca Countyhttp://seneca.osu.edu Hallie Williams ..................(419) [email protected]

Van Wert Countyhttp://vanwert.osu.edu Curtis Young.....................(419) [email protected]

Williams Countyhttp://williams.osu.eduStephanie Karhoff ...........(419) [email protected]

Wood Countyhttp://wood.osu.edu Alan Sundermeier ............(419) [email protected]

Ohio State University Extension Ag & Natural Resources Staff in Northwest Ohio

The NW Ohio Agriculture newsletter is being mailed to northwest Ohio pesticide applicators and fertilizer certificate holders, regardless of current license/certificate status. ODA sends a letter to applicators needing to renew, a $30 fee will need to return to ODA. The ODA fee is in addition to the fee required by the county for you to attend the classes to renew your license/certificate.

Allen Countyhttp://allen.osu.eduClint Schroeder ................(419) [email protected]

Crawford Countyhttp://crawford.osu.edu Jason Hartschuh ..............(419) [email protected]

Defiance Countyhttp://defiance.osu.eduBruce Clevenger ..............(419) [email protected]

Erie Countyhttp://erie.osu.edu Tim Malinich .....................(419) [email protected]

Fulton Countyhttp://fulton.osu.edu Eric Richer .......................(419) [email protected]

Hancock Countyhttp://hancock.osu.edu Ed Lentz ...........................(419) [email protected]

Hardin Countyhttp://hardin.osu.edu Mark Badertscher.............(419) [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTSPesticide Applicator Re-certification/Fertilizer Re-certification ..................... 4-7

New Pesticide Applicator Training ......... 8

Pesticide Applicator Testing .............. 9-10

New Fertilizer Certification ....................11

Agronomy, Soil Health, Nutrient Management ..................... 12-15

Farm Business Management .......... 16-19

Livestock Production....................... 20-21

Natural Resources, Horitculture, Master Gardeners ...... 22-23

Misc. Ag. Events ............................. 24-25

Helpful Resources .......................... 26-30

Farm Business Analysis....................... 31

Ohio Farm Management Enterprise Budgets are budgets with Ohio statistics for corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa hay, alfalfa haylage,

and corn silage. Ohio State University Extension also has budgets for beef, dairy, sheep, and swine. All of these budgets are in MS Excel spreadsheets so that you can put your

own numbers in to see how things pencil out for your operation.

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Ohio Private Pesticide Applicator’s Recertification/License Categories

2020 Northwest Ohio Ag & Natural Resources Newsletter

The following are the categories in which you can be a licensed private pesticide applicator:

CORE - As part of their training for using pesticides legally and safely, every licensed pesticide applicator must have CORE.

1 - Grain and Cereal CropsApplication of restricted-use pesticides, except fumigants, to agronomic field crops including, but not limited to, corn, grain, sorghums, other small grains, soybeans, and sweet corn; and application of specialty uses (see Category 7).

2 - Forage Crops and LivestockApplication of restricted-use pesticides, except fumigants, to crops grown primarily for use as hay, forage, fodder, or ensilage, and includes, but not limited to, such crops as corn and legumes, and to domestic animals which are held as agricultural commodities and their quarters; and application of specialty uses (see Category 7).

3 - Fruit and Vegetable CropsApplication of restricted-use pesticides, except fumigants, to orchard fruit crops, and small fruits including, but not limited to, strawberries, brambles, and grapes, field-grown vegetables, sugar beets, sweet corn, and other horticultural crops grown primarily for human consumption; and application of specialty uses (see Category 7).

4 - Nursery and Forest CropsApplication of restricted-use pesticides, except fumigants, to commercial nursery crops including, but not limited to, trees, shrubs, grasses, and herbaceous plants produced for replanting for their ornamental value or for future fruit production; tree crops produced for use as Christmas trees or for their utilitarian value; application of specialty uses (see Category 7).

5 - Greenhouse CropsApplications of restricted-use pesticides, except fumigants, to crops grown for food production or ornamental value under an impervious surface large enough to permit worker entry and application of specialty uses (see Category 7).

6 - FumigationApplication of restricted-use fumigants to soil, grain storage, greenhouse areas or any other confined areas and application of specialty uses (see Category 7).

7 - Specialty UsesApplicator only needs this category if he or she does NOT hold one or more of categories (1-6).

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Re-certification cost varies per location. Registration is required at all locations.

Shelby County • January 138:00 AM – 4:00 PM• Description: Western Ohio Agronomy Day.

Full day agronomy event providing both pesticide and fertilizer recertification credits in Shelby County CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; plus 1 hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15)

• Location: St. Michaels Hall, 33 Elm St, Fort Loramie, Ohio 45845

• Cost: Attend the day with no Fertilizer or Pesticide recertification credits for $10; $30 for PAT Credits, $10 for Fertilizer Re-certification Credits; Register by January 6. Lunch provided with registration.

• Contact: Mark Badertscher, (419) 674-2297, [email protected]

Hancock County • January 23Fertilizer Re-certification: 8:00 AM-9:00 AMPesticide Re-certification: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; plus 1

hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15); Individuals who pre-register by January 20 will receive a copy of the 2020 Ohio Weed Control Guide.

• Location: Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 County Road 140, Findlay, OH 45840

• Cost: $10 Fertilizer Recertification only; $35 PAT recertification only; $40 for both Fertilizer and PAT -- pre-registration encouraged, payment at door acceptable. Register by January 20. Light refreshments provided with registration.

• Contact: Ed Lentz, (419) 422-3851, [email protected]

Paulding County • January 28Fertilizer Re-certification: 8:00 AM-9:00 AMPesticide Re-certification: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plus 1

hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15)• Location: Paulding County Extension Office, 503

Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879• Cost: $40 for complete program; $10

for Fertilizer Re-certification only; $30 for Pesticide Re-certification only -Light refreshments provided with registration.

• Contact: Sarah Noggle, (419) 399-8225, [email protected]

Putnam County • February 3Fertilizer Re-certification: 8:00 AM-9:00 AMPesticide Re-certification: 9:00 PM-12:00 PM• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plus

1 hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15) $40 for complete program; $10 for Fertilizer Re-certification only; $30 for Pesticide Re-certification only -Light refreshments provided with registration.

• Location: Kalida K of C Hall, 718 Napoleon Rd., Kalida, OH 45853

• Cost: $40 for complete program; $10 for Fertilizer Re-certification only; $30 for Pesticide Re-certification only

• Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419)523-6294, [email protected]

Defiance County • February 10Fertilizer Re-certification: 8:00 AM-9:00 AMPesticide Re-certification: 9:00 AM-12:15 PM• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plus 1

hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15)• Location: Defiance County Extension Office,

06879 Evansport Road, Defiance, OH 43512• Cost: $40 for the complete program; $10 for

Fertilizer Re-certification only if registered before Feb 3. Light refreshments provided with registration

• Contact: Bruce Clevenger, (419) 782-4771, [email protected]

Private Pesticide Applicator License Re-certification Training (PAT) and Fertilizer Applicator Re-certification Training (FACT) in Northwest Ohio

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Pesticide Recertification & Fertilizer Recertification Continued...

Fulton County • February 20Fertilizer Re-certification: 8:00 AM-9:00 AMPesticide Re-certification: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plus 1 hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15)• Location: Fulton County Extension Office, 8770 State Route 108, Wauseon, OH 43567• Cost: $40 for the complete program; $10 for Fertilizer

Re-certification only if registered before February 16. Light refreshments provided with registration

• Registration: www.go.osu.edu/fultonagprograms2020 • Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210, [email protected] Putnam County • February 24Fertilizer Re-certification: 5:00 PM-6:00 PMPesticide Re-certification: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM .• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plus 1 hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15)• Location: Kalida K of C Hall, 718 Napoleon Rd.,

Kalida, OH 45853• Cost: FERT $10, PAT $30.• Registration: http://putnam.osu.edu • Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419) 523-6294,

[email protected]

Henry County • March 5Fertilizer Re-certification: 5:00 PM-6:00 PMPesticide Re-certification: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plus 1 hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15)• Location: Holgate High School, 801 Joe E. Brown

Ave., Holgate, OH 43527• Cost: $40 for complete program, $10 for fertilizer only. Register by March 3. Pizza dinner included in registration.• Register Online: http://henry.osu.edu • Contact: Garth Ruff, (419) 592-0806, [email protected] Hardin County • March 9Pesticide Re-certification: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Fertilizer Re-certification: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM• Description: Pesticide Re-certification will include CORE, 1, 2, 6. Plus Category 15 (Fertilizer). • Location: Plaza Inn Restaurant, 491 S. Main, Mt. Victory, OH 43340• Cost: $30 for Pesticide Re-certification; $10 for Fertilizer Re-certification. Register by March 2. Meal Option at an additional cost. • Register Online: http://pested.osu.edu Bring your Ohio Pesticide and/or Fertilizer card.• Contact: Mark Badertscher, (419) 674-2297,

[email protected]


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Wood County • March 10Fertilizer Re-certification: 5:30 PM-6:30 PMPesticide Re-certification: 6:30 PM-9:30 PM• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plus 1

hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15)• Location: Wood County Fairgrounds, Jr.

Fair Building, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402

• Cost: $40. Register by March 8. Light refreshments provided with registration

• Contact: Alan Sundermeier, (419) 334-6340, [email protected]

Allen County • March 11Fertilizer Re-certification: 5:00 PM-6:00 PMPesticide Re-certification: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plus 1

hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15)• Location: OSU Lima Student Services

Center, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 45804

• Cost: $40.00 for Pesticide and Fertilizer Re-certification, $10.00 for Fertilizer only. Register by March 6.

• Contact: Clint Schroeder, (419) 879-9108, [email protected]

Williams County • March 16Fertilizer Re-certification: 5:00 PM-6:00 PMPesticide Re-certification: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plus 1

hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15)• Location: Williams County Extension

Office, 1425 East High Street, Bryan, OH 43506

• Cost: $40.00 for Pesticide and Fertilizer Re-certification, $10.00 for Fertilizer only. Register by March 9. Pizza included in registration

• Contact: Stephanie Karhoff, (419) 636-5608, [email protected]

Hancock County • March 24Fertilizer Re-certification: 5:00 PM-6:00 PMPesticide Re-certification: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM• Description: CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; plus

1 hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15). Individuals who pre-register for pesticide recertification will receive a copy of the 2020 Ohio Weed Control Guide, while supplies last, determined by pre-registration date.

• Location: Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 County Road 140, Findlay, OH 45840

• Cost: $40 for the complete program. $10 for Fertilizer Re-certification only; $35 for Pesticide Re-certification only. Pay at the door or at the Hancock County Extension Office. Register by March 20. Light refreshments provided with registration.

• Contact: Ed Lentz, (419) 422-3851, [email protected]

Hardin County • March 31Fertilizer Re-certification: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pesticide Re-certification: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM• Description: Hardin County PAT/FACT

Make-up/Specialty Recertification – Please call ahead to schedule. Limited space. CORE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; plus 1 hour Fertilizer Re-certification (Category 15). Bring your Ohio Pesticide/Fertilizer Applicator Card

• Location: Hardin County Extension Office, 1021 W. Lima, Kenton, OH 43326

• Cost: $10 Fertilizer Re-certification; $30 for Pesticide Re-certification. Register by March 24. Light refreshments provided with registration. Bring your Ohio Fertilizer and/or Pesticide Applicator card.


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New Pesticide Applicator Training

Hardin County • January 3012:30 PM-4:30 PM• Description: Class to help new pesticide

applicators prepare for the Ohio Private Pesticide Applicator License. Class will provide instruction in CORE, Grain and Cereal Crops. Books will be included for further study to prepare for test. Register by January 16 assure adequate supply of books.

• Location: Hardin County Extension Office, 1021 W. Lima, Kenton, OH 43326

• Cost: $25. Register by January 16. Light refreshments provided with registration.


Fulton County • February 46:30 PM-9:30 PM• Description: This 'crash course' will help

you prepare for the Ohio Department of Agriculture pesticide applicators license test in CORE and grain and cereal crops (Private category 1 or Commercial category 2c). Study materials included in cost of registration.Special discussion on terminating cover crops will be included.

• Location: Fulton County Extension Office, 8770 State Route 108, Wauseon, OH 43567

• Cost: $45. Register by January 28. Light refreshments provided with registration. Registration link www.go.osu.edu/fultonagprograms2020

• Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210, [email protected]

Paulding County • March 249:30 AM-11:30 AM• Description: Class is designed to prepare

potential private pesticide applicators to take the test for CORE (general safety for the applicator and the environment) and Category 1 (grain and cereal crops). We will also share with you how to prepare for other categories that are available for certification. Additional personal preparation and study time are suggested. Study reference material expected to be purchase separately prior to class.

• Location: Paulding County Extension Office, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879

• Cost: $25. RSVP Deadline March 11 - Light refreshments provided with registration


Putnam County • April 69:00 AM-12:00 PM• Description: Prepare for CORE and

Category 1 on ODA Private Pesticide Applicator Exam. Study materials included, please pick up from Extension office one week prior to the class. ODA license testing available at 1 pm on same day.

• Location: Putnam County Extension Office, 1206 East Second Street, Ottawa, OH 45875

• Cost: $25; No food provided - Register by April 1.

• Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419) 523-6294, [email protected]

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Pre-register with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (Seating is limited, so please register early.) Web https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/plant-health/pesticides/exam-registration or Phone 1-800-282-1955. These tests are not scheduled through the Extension Offices.

Fulton County • January 9 • 10:00 AMFulton County Extension Office, 8770 SR 108, Suite A, Wauseon, OH 43567

Wood County • January 13 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Defiance County • January 29 • 10:00 AMDefiance County Extension Office, 06879 Evansport Road, Defiance, OH 43512

Wood County • February 10 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Fulton County • February 13 • 10:00 AMFulton County Extension Office, 8770 SR 108, Suite A, Wauseon, OH 43567

Defiance County • February 26 • 10:00 AMDefiance County Extension Office, 06879 Evansport Road, Defiance, OH 43512

Wood County • March 2 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Putnam County • March 10 • 9:00 AMPutnam County Extension Office, 1206 East Second Street, Ottawa, OH 45875

Defiance County • March 18 • 10:00 AMDefiance County Extension Office, 06879 Evansport Road, Defiance, OH 43512

Fulton County • March 19 • 10:00 AMFulton County Extension Office, 8770 SR 108, Suite A, Wauseon, OH 43567

Wood County • March 23 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Putnam County • April 6 • 1:00 PMPutnam County Extension Office, 1206 East Second Street, Ottawa, OH 45875

Wood County • April 6 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Fulton County • April 9 • 10:00 AMFulton County Extension Office, 8770 SR 108, Suite A, Wauseon, OH 43567

Testing for Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

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10Need to check your Pesticide Test scores. Go to this link:

https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/plant-health/pesticides/exam-results

Defiance County • April 22 • 10:00 AMDefiance County Extension Office, 06879 Evansport Road, Defiance, OH 43512

Wood County • April 27 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Wood County • May 11 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Wood County • June 22 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Wood County • July 27 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Wood County • August 24 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Wood County • September 21 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Wood County • October 19 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Wood County • November 16 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Wood County • December 14 • 1:00 PMWood County Extension Office, 639 S, Dunbridge Road, Suite 1, Bowling Green, OH 43402

11Need to check your Pesticide Test scores. Go to this link:

https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/plant-health/pesticides/exam-results

New FACT (Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training)

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Hardin County • February 121:00 PM-4:00 PM• Description: 3 Hour Fertilizer Certification• Location: Richwood Marketing - 15 E. Ottawa St., Richwood, OH 43040• Cost: $30. Register by February 5. Light refreshments with registration• Contact: Mark Badertscher, (419) 674-2297, [email protected]

Wood County • February 206:00 PM-9:00 PM• Description: 3 Hour Fertilizer Certification• Location: Wood County Fairgrounds, Jr. Fair Building, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402• Cost: $30. Light refreshments with registration • Contact: Alan Sundermeier, (419) 334-6340, [email protected] Allen County • April 16:00 PM-9:00 PM• Description: 3 Hour Fertilizer Certification• Location: OSU Lima Student Services Center, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 45804• Cost: $30. Register by March 27. No food provided • Contact: Clint Schroeder, (419) 879-9108 [email protected]


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Agronomy/Soil Health/Nutrient Management

Hardin CountyConservation Tillage Club Breakfast7:30 AM-9:00 AM• January 7: Grain Marketing Outlook• January 21: Soybean Disease/Insect Pests • February 4: Soil Health• February 18: Implementing H2Ohio• Location: Plaza Inn Restaurant, 491 S.

Main, Mt. Victory, OH 43340 (Please park in side lot.)

• Cost: No Charge. Breakfast included in Registration.


Paulding CountyCover Crops RoundtableJoin the OSU Extension Office for a monthly Regional Cover Crops Roundtable. Monthly there will be a topic selected with a farmer-to-farmer discussion led by OSU Extension. These sessions are not based on selling cover crops but on what practices are working in NW Ohio/NE Indiana/SW Michigan related to cover crops. Attend one or all monthly sessions. Please registered by noon of the day of the event by emailing [email protected]. Sessions will continue into the spring, summer and fall months depending on the group.• Dates: Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 3, April 7, May 5,

June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6• Location: Paulding County Extension

Office, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879

• Cost: No Charge. Light refreshments provided with registration

• Register Online: http://paulding.osu.edu or http://u.osu.edu/pauldingag


Paulding CountyInvesting in Your Soil Series6:00 PM-8:30 PM Join us in a soil health series. Investing

in your soil is an interactive program where farmers will be completing hands-on soil health topics along with round table discussion after nightly speaker presentations. You won’t want to miss this program.The first evening will consist of local farmers from the area in a panel setting. CCA Credits will be offered. A special thanks to The Nature Conservancy on co-sponsoring this program. Program open to farmers, consultants, family members and the general public. Goal is to attend all three parts of the series but may attend individual sessions.

• January 13: Featured Speaker Local Panel Discussion

• February 24: Featured Speaker Jamie Scott • March 9: Featured Speaker Rick Clark• Location: Paulding County Extension Office,

503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879• Cost: No Charge. Light refreshments

included in registration.• Registration: Please register by calling office

or via www.Paulding.osu.edu• Contact: Sarah Noggle, (419) 399-8225,

[email protected]

Putnam County • January 13Putnam County Agronomy Night6:30 PM-9:00 PM• Description: Annual agronomy program

featuring topics on farm management, weed control, agronomic topics and more. PAT and CCA credits available.

• Location: Kalida K of C Hall, 718 Napoleon Rd., Kalida, OH 45853

• Cost: No Charge. Dinner included in registration. (No cost due to generous support from industry sponsors. No RSVP necessary.)

• Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419) 523-6294, [email protected]

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Henry County • February 72019 Northwest Ohio Crops Day8:30 AM-4:00 PM• Description: Program will feature

Mark Loux, Aaron Wilson, Ben Brown. Highlighting this year’s agenda Dr. Greg Roth, Penn State talking cover crop management, specifically Interseeding. PAT Credits Core, 1, 2, 6 (3hr). Ohio Commercial Credits Core, 2c, 10c (2.5 hr). CCA Credit 4.5 CEUs. Vendors onsite. Light Breakfast, Lunch, Materials, and Recertification credits included in fee.

• Location: Bavarian Haus, 3814 SR 18, Deshler, OH 43516

• Cost: $35. Register by January 30; otherwise cost increases to $45. Lunch included in Registration

• Contact: Garth Ruff, (419) 592-0806, [email protected]

Defiance County • February 14Smart Rates for Fertilizer Workshop12:00 PM-3:00 PM • Description: Work directly with the

New OSU / Tri-State University Fertilizer Recommendations. See what’s new and see what is the same. Bring a soil test report from your field. Write your own recommendation for lime, phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen. Optional: bring a laptop or tablet. Each class is a repeat of the same agenda. Instructor: Bruce Clevenger, OSU Extension Educator, Certified Crop Adviser. Each class is limited to 12.

• Location: Defiance County Extension Office, 06879 Evansport Road, Defiance, OH 43512

• Cost: No Charge. Pre-registration required by 2/7. Lunch included in Registration


Wood County • January 14Small Grains Management Workshop9:00 AM-2:30 PM• Description: Hands-on, intensive small

grain workshop covering nitrogen, insect, disease, storage, and agronomic management of wheat and barley, notebook of resources included. CCA, CEU and Pesticide credits available.

• Location: Northwest Ag Research Station, 4240 Range Line Road, Custar, OH 43511

• Cost: $10 payable to OSU Extension. Lunch included in registration.

• Contact: Alan Sundermeier, (419) 334-6340, [email protected]

Fulton County • January 17Corn-Soybean Day8:00 AM-3:00 PM• Description: Topics include drainage for

crops and soil health, Eileen Kladivko, Management of pigweeds; increasing conservation in agriculture, corn nematodes and farm bill overview. Also offered are Ohio PAT credits: 3 hrs.: Core, 1, 2, 6 and 1 hr: 15; Michigan PAT credits: 3 hrs.; Commercial PAT credits: 2.5 hrs.: CORE, 2c, 2d, 10c; CCA Credits: 4.5 hrs.: IPM(1.5), PD(2.0), SW(1)

• Location: Sauder Village, Founder’s Hall, 22611 SR 2, Archbold, OH 43502

• Cost: $35 Pre-registration. Register by January 8. Otherwise cost increases to $50. Lunch included in registration.

• Register Online: www.go.osu.edu/fultonagprograms2020


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Agronomy/Soil Health/Nutrient Management Continued...

Fulton County • February 18Writing Smart Fertilizer Recommendations for Your Farm6:30 PM-9:00 PM• Description: This class will help you

understand how your soil tests are used to write fertilizer recommendations based off the new Tri-State Fertility Recommendations. The class will also serve to prepare individuals for taking the Fertilizer Applicator Certificate test through Ohio Department of Agriculture. OSU’s eFields report will be reviewed as a part of this program. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring a copy of a recent soil test report from your farm.Class size limited to 12.

• Location: Fulton County Extension Office, 8770 SR 108, Suite A, Wauseon, OH 43567

• Cost: $20. Pre-registration required by 2/11. Light refreshments included in registration

• Register Online: www.go.osu.edu/fultonagprograms2020


Williams County • February 26Northwest eFields Regional Meeting9:00 AM-12:00 PM• Description: Join the eFields team for

a review of the 2019 on-farm research projects, and share your research interests for 2020.

• Location: Williams County Extension Office, 1425 East High Street, Bryan, OH 43506

• Cost: No Charge. Light refreshments provided with Registration. RSVP by February 24.


Henry County • March 2Gearing up for On-Farm Research8:00 AM-9:00 AM• Description: Want to see if a new practice,

process, or product works on your farm? Join us in conjunction with a Current Issues in Ag Series to discuss the benefits of conducting on-farm trials with OSU Extension and eFields, our annual research collaboration. This will also be a time to discuss potential trials for the 2020 growing season.

• Location: Henry County Extension Office, Hahn Center, Suite 302, 104 E. Washington Street, Napoleon, OH 43545 .

• Cost: No Charge. Light refreshments included in registration

• Registration: www.henry.osu.edu • Contact: Garth Ruff, (419) 592-0806,

[email protected]


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Fulton County • April 7Transition to Organic Grains Roundtable10:00 AM-1:00 PM• Description: Join in on this informal discussion

of organic grain opportunities and challenges. Open to current, transitional and interested organic farmers. Lunch provided with $10 at the door.


• Cost: Free but RSVP to [email protected] by April 3. • Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210, [email protected]

Defiance County • April 7Smart Rates for Fertilizer Workshop5:30 PM-8:30 PM • Description: Work directly with the



• Cost: No Charge. Pre-registration required by 3/31. Dinner included in Registration


Fulton County • June 3Small Grains Twilight Tour7:00 PM-9:00 PM• Description: Learn how several farms

have incorporated small grains into their conservation crop rotation. Emphasis will be on winter barley management and head scab scouting for wheat and barley. Meet at the Extension office before visiting 3 farms.


• Cost: Free but RSVP to [email protected] by noon on June 2.


Hardin County • March 3 and 4Conservation Tillage Conference (CTC)8:00 AM-6:00 PM• Description: Two-day agronomy, cover

crops, and soil health conference at Ohio Northern University. Topics include Crop Management & Precision Technology (both days); Nutrient Management; Cover Crops, No-till & Soil Health; Hemp & Alternative Crops; Managing Cover Crops in Spring 2020; Water Quality; and Building on Ohio No-till Success.

• Location: Ohio Northern University, McIntosh Center, 402 W. College, Ada, OH 45810

• Cost: $70 per day or $95 both days. Register by February 21. Otherwise cost increases to $85 per day or $115 both days. Lunch included in Registration

• Register Online: http://ctc.osu.edu• Contact: Mark Badertscher, (419) 674-2297,

[email protected] Fulton County • March 10Implementing H2Ohio10:00 AM-12:00 PM• Description: Come learn of practical,

innovative and creative ways for farmers to implement the H2Ohio program. Program assumes details of H2Ohio will be available at this time.


• Cost: Free• Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210,

[email protected] Defiance County • March 23Smart Rates for Fertilizer Workshop12:00 PM-3:00 PM • Description: Work directly with the



• Cost: No Charge. Pre-registration required by 3/16. Lunch included in Registration

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Lucas County • December 30Farm Bill Decision Meeting 11:30 AM-1:00 PM• Description: Learn the details of the new Farm Bill • Location: Anthony Wayne High School, Ag

Room, 5967 Finzel Road, Whitehouse, OH 43571; (enter driveway 2, door 24)

• Cost: No Charge. Lunch included in registration• Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210, [email protected]

Fulton County • December 31Farm Bill Decision Meeting 8:30 AM-10:00 AM• Description: Learn the details of the new Farm Bill • Location: Wauseon High School, Ag Room, 840

Parkview St., Wauseon, OH 43567 (enter through door 17 on the Northeast corner of the school).

• Cost: No Charge. • Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210, [email protected]

Fulton County • January 2Farm Bill Decision Meeting 8:30 AM-10:00 AM• Description: Learn the details of the new Farm Bill • Location: Archbold High School, Ag Room, 600

Lafayette St., Archbold, OH 43502 (enter through door J on West side of school).


Henry County • (See Following Dates)Current Issues in Ag Coffee Break8:00 AM-9:00 AM• Description: New this year, the first Monday of each

month we will be covering some of the most current and pressing issues to farmers and the agriculture industry. Stop by for coffee and conversation on topics in Farm Management, Agronomy, and Livestock production.

• January 6: Farm Bill ARC/PLC Decision - A walk through of a decision tool to aid in choosing which may best work for you in 2019-2020?

• February 3: Fake Meat and the Consumer - A discussion on non-animal proteins and their current role in the marketplace.

• March 2: Gearing Up For On-Farm Research - Review past projects and plan for 2020 plot work.

• April 6: Building the Balance Sheet - A refresher course on understanding basic farm financial statements.

• May 4: Summer Annual Forages - What we learned in 2019 how summer annuals can be used in a "normal year".

• June 1: Field Crop Diagnostics - What and when to scout for damaging insects, pathogens, and fungi

• Location: Henry County Extension Office, Hahn Center, Suite 302, 104 E. Washington Street, Napoleon, OH 43545

• Cost: No cost. Light refreshments included in registration.

• Contact: Garth Ruff, (419) 592-0806, [email protected]

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Fulton County • January 7Completing the Farm Balance Sheet 10:00 AM-12:00PM or 3:00PM to 5:00PM• Description: Review how to fill out a farm

balance sheet electronically, effectively and efficiently. It is encouraged, but not required to bring your own laptop in order to practice with provided scenarios. Attend one session only.


• Cost: No Charge. RSVP by Jan. 3 to [email protected]. Light refreshments included

in registration.• Registration: www.go.osu.edu/

fultonagprograms2020 • Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210, [email protected]

Defiance County • January 7Farm Bill Decision Meeting 1:00 PM-3:00 PM• Description: Meeting will provide an overview

of the 2018 Farm Bill programs Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs and provide tools that can aid in the decision making for election and enrollment.


• Cost: No Charge. RSVP by 1/3 to Defiance FSA at (419)782-4781


Putnam County • (See Following Dates)Grain Marketing Series9:00 AM-12:00 PM• Description: Learn better skills to help market

your grain crops. Topics include risk tolerance, risk capacity, crop insurance, basis, hedging and cash contracts, futures, options and spreads, and grain marketing plans.

• Dates: January 8, January 15, January 22• Location: Putnam County Extension Office, 1206

East Second Street, Ottawa, OH 45875• Cost: $40 per person or $60 per Farm (Two

attendees). Register by January 3. Light refreshments provided with Registration

• Register Online: putnam.osu.edu• Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419) 523-6294,

[email protected]

Paulding County • January 9Farm Bill Decision Meeting 9:00 AM-10:30 AM• Description: The educational session will be used to

help farmers and landowners make decisions about the 2018 Farm Bill. Explanation of the program as well as decisions and deadlines will be covered. Use of the online decision tool will be covered.


• Cost: No Charge. RSVP by 1/8• Contact: Sarah Noggle, (419) 399-8225,

[email protected]

Hardin CountyAg Council Breakfast7:30 AM-9:00 AM• Description: Roundtable discussion of county

agricultural news and information.• Dates: January 10, February 7, March 6, April 3,

May 1• Location: Kenton McDonalds, 990 E Columbus St,

Kenton, OH 43326• Cost: No Charge. Meal Option at an additional cost• Contact: Mark Badertscher, (419) 674-2297,

[email protected]

Defiance County • January 14Farm Bill Decision Meeting 6:00 PM-8:00 PM• Description: Meeting will provide an overview

of the 2018 Farm Bill programs Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs and provide tools that can aid in the decision making for election and enrollment.


• Cost: No Charge. RSVP by 1/10 to Defiance FSA at (419) 782-4781

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Farm Business Management Continued...Fulton County • January 21Farm Bill Decision Meeting 6:30 PM-9:00 PM• Description: Learn the details of the new Farm Bill. • Location: Fulton County Extension Office, 8770 SR 108, Suite A, Wauseon, OH 43567• Cost: No Charge. • Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210, [email protected]

Putnam County • (See Following Dates)Farm Forum8:00 AM-9:00 AM• Description: Roundtable discussion of county

agricultural news and information. January through March meetings will feature a short presentation followed by discussion, including a light breakfast.

• Dates: January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 29, July 24, August 28, September 25, October 23

• Location: Putnam County Extension Office, 1206 East Second Street, Ottawa, OH 45875

• Cost: No Charge. Light refreshments.• Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419) 523-6294,

[email protected]

Defiance County • January 272020 Farm Outlook Meeting 6:00 PM-9:00 PM• Description: Grain Commodity Outlook and Farm

Financial Conditions - Ben Brown, OSU AEDE; Where are we heading with U.S. Trade Policy? - Ian Sheldon, OSU AEDE; USDA Farm Bill: Decisions, Dollars, and Deadlines - Wm. Bruce Clevenger, OSU Extension Defiance County.

• Location: Jewel Community Center, 7900 Independence Road, Defiance, OH 43512

• Cost: $10. Register by January 20. Otherwise cost increases to $20. Dinner included in Registration Payment to OSU Extension Defiance County Office; check, cash or credit card.


Fulton County • (See Following Dates)Transitioning the Family Farm Series6:30 PM-9:00 PM• Description: This two night series is for families

looking for ways to help navigate the family farm transition process.

• January 28 - First night will focus on the senior generation including estate planning, legal and accounting aspects, communicating your vision and management transition.

• February 11 - This class will focus on the next generation including the "buckets of transition', communicating your goals, personal will, taxation and entity (LLC) information.


• Cost: $20 for both nights. RSVP by 1/24. Light refreshments included in registration.

• Registration: www.go.osu.edu/fultonagprograms2020


Fulton County • February 6Farm Bill Decision Meeting 7:00 PM-8:30 PM• Description: Learn the details of the new Farm

Bill. Review of eFields On Farm Research. • Location: Pettisville High School, Ag Room, 232

Summit Street, Pettisville, OH 43533 (enter door #12 on the Southwest corner of the school).


Allen County • February 62020 Allen County Ag Outlook and Agronomy Day8:00 AM-4:00 PM• Description: This full day event will feature

speakers Ben Brown, Barry Ward, and Dr. Ian Sheldon covering farm policy and agricultural economics in the morning session. In the afternoon session we will focus on agronomic topics such as nutrient management and on farm research. Our generous sponsors will have a trade show set up and share information about how they can help your farm in 2020 and beyond. Registration and trade show open at 8:00AM. Program starts at 8:30AM. CCA and PAT credits potentially available. Please contact us for more details.

• Location: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH 45804

• Cost: $15. Register by January 31. Otherwise cost increases to $20. Lunch included in Registration• Registration: www.allen.osu.edu/events • Contact: Clint Schroeder, (419) 879-9108, [email protected]

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Paulding County • February 6Farm Bill Decision Meeting 9:00 AM-10:30 AM• Description: The educational session will be

used to help farmers and landowners make decisions about the 2018 Farm Bill. Explanation of the program as well as decisions and deadlines will be covered. Use of the online decision tool will be covered.


• Cost: No Charge. RSVP by 2/6• Contact: Sarah Noggle, (419) 399-8225,

[email protected]

Paulding CountyTransitioning the Family Farm Series6:30 PM-9:00 PM• Description: This two night series is for families

looking for ways to help navigate the family farm transition process.

• February 20 - First night will focus on the senior generation including estate planning, legal and accounting aspects, communicating your vision and management transition.

• February 27 - This class will focus on the next generation including the "buckets of transition', communicating your goals, personal will, taxation and entity (LLC) information.


• Cost: $20 for both nights. RSVP by 2/6. Light refreshments included in registration.

• Registration: http://Paulding.osu.edu • Contact: Sarah Noggle, (419) 399-8225,

[email protected]

Fulton County • February 25Enterprise Analysis at the Field Level6:30 PM-9:00 PM• Description: Tight margins, unpredictable

weather, government payments...want to continue farming? This class will review enterprise budgets and benchmarking tools to analyze your farm enterprises at the field, barn or unit level. We will debate how to account for fixed costs like labor & management, land, and equipment overhead.


• Cost: No Charge. RSVP by 2/25 to [email protected] – Light refreshments

provided with Registration • Registration: www.go.osu.edu/

fultonagprograms2020 • Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210, [email protected]

Defiance County • March 13 and 20Computerized Farm Record Keeping Workshop with Quicken 1:00 PM-3:30 PM• Description: Are you a farmer looking for a

better way to keep your farm records? As farm size, income or debt increases, many farmers and lenders look for computer programs that allow fast data entry, have internal checks for accuracy and allow summarizing of data. Most farmers begin their search by asking "Is there a simple computer program that will keep my records like the farm account books?" Participants will learn about Quicken® using an OSU Computer Lab provided during workshop with Quicken® software installed. A workshop manual/home reference will be provided.

• March 13 - Quicken® overview, Data entry that makes useful Reports.

• March 20 - Reports, Income & Expenses by Enterprise, Farm and Across Years, Reconcile Data Management and Analysis.


• Cost: $75 per farm (up to 2 people). Register by March 6. No food provided. Class space is limited to 20 people/10 farms. Please call with additional questions.


Fulton County • March 31Lady Landlord9:00 AM-12:00 PM• Description: Join attorney Peggy Hall as she

discusses best management practices for farmland leasing. What should be in writing? How do I incorporate conservation as a landowner? Is there a leasing checklist? What land qualities help determine value? What is the landlord risk-reward continuum? Get these questions answered and any of your own. (Minimum of 10 attendees)


• Cost: $20 per landowner or farm family. Register by March 27. Lunch included in registration. $30 at the door.

• Registration: www.go.osu.edu/fultonagprograms2020

• Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210 [email protected]

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Henry County • January 13Pork Quality Assurance (PQA+) Certification6:00 PM-7:30 PM• Description: Pork Quality Assurance for swine

producers, breeders, and parents of youth under 4-H age at national swine shows.


• Cost: No Charge. Register by January 10. No food provided

• Register Online: http://henry.osu.edu • Contact: Garth Ruff, (419) 592-0806, [email protected]

Paulding County Northwest Ohio Livestock Producers (NWOLP)12:00 PM-2:00 PM• Description: Northwest Ohio Livestock

Producers is a series of monthly meetings offered on current livestock topics. Early bird registration is free if enrolling by a deadline. Classes will offer 2 hours of Certified Livestock Manager (CLM) credit each month. Choose one or all events to attend. Meal provide free of charge if enrolling two days prior to event.

• Dates: January 15, February 5, March 11• Location: Paulding County Extension Office,

503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879• Cost: No Charge. Lunch included in

Registration. If not registered 2 days prior to event (Monday) cost increases to $10

• Register Online: http://paulding.osu.edu or http://u.osu.edu/pauldingag


Henry County • January 23Beef Quality Assurance6:00 PM-7:30 PM• Description: Beef Quality Assurance training for

producers seeking first time certification. Many of the major beef processors began requiring producers to have a BQA certificate at the beginning of 2019.


Livestock Production

• Cost: No Charge. Register by January 21. No food provided

• Register Online: http://henry.osu.edu • Contact: Garth Ruff, (419) 592-0806, [email protected]

Allen County • January 29Livestock Mortality Composting Certification6:00 PM-8:00 PM• Description: Animal mortality composting in

agricultural operations is a legal option for disposal in Ohio. This required training session will certify operators to compost livestock mortality of approved species and apply the compost to fields. This class will be taught by OSU Extension Field Specialist, Glen Arnold.

• Location: Delphos Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, 1600 E. 5th St., Delphos, OH 45833

• Cost: $15. Register by January 24. Light refreshments with registration.

• Contact: Clint Schroeder, (419) 879-9108, [email protected]

Defiance County • February 25Livestock Mortality Composting Certification6:30 PM-8:30 PM• Description: If you have livestock, you will have

an occasional mortality. Composting is a great way to responsibly dispose of mortality, but you must be certified, even if you only compost one every few years. Certification is for new and existing livestock facilities. Mortality composting certification does not require re-certification.

• Location: Defiance County Extension Office, 06879 Evansport Road, Defiance, OH 43512 ...

• Cost: $15. Register by 2/18. Dinner included in registration.



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Defiance County • March 17Sheep & Goat Marketing5:30 PM-8:00 PM• Description: Sheep and goat marketing is

different every year. Finding the right market place and time is unique in this industry. This meeting will be a panel discussion with three experts: Doug Brooks, United Producers, Manchester, MI (sheep), Curtis Spaulding, United Producers, Mt. Vernon, OH (goats), and Roger High, Ohio Sheep & Wool Program, Columbus, OH. The meeting moderator will navigate questions and answers around the topics of: Holiday markets, seasonal marketing, 365 day marketing, animal meat type, consumer choices, stockyards and buyers, and an update on Scrapie Tag/Traceability/Label of Origin.


• Cost: Free• Registration: https://defiance.osu.edu Register

by 3/10. Dinner included in registration. Pre-registration required to make food arrangements.


Henry County • (See Following Dates)Feeding Cattle for the Consumer Series5:00 PM-8:30 PM• Description: Join us for a two-part program

focused cattle feeding and beef quality. It will be of greatest benefit for participants to attend both sessions. Bring pen and something to write on each evening. Dress for meat cooler on 2nd night of program.

• March 19 will cover cattle feeding, live animal evaluation and grid pricing discussion.

• April 2nd Hands-on carcass grading and fabrication will be discussed at Brookview Farm Meats V-354 Co Rd 24, Archbold, OH 43502.

• Location: Southern Roots Ranch, 12568 CR 21N, West Unity, OH 43570 (March 19)

• Cost: $20 per person or $30 per family. RSVP by 3/13 – Dinner included in registration.

• Registration: http://henry.osu.edu • Contact: Garth Ruff, (419) 592-0806, [email protected]

Henry County • (See Following Dates)Forage Management Series6:00 PM-8:30 PM• Description: Whether you have one acre of

pasture or 100 acres of hay, this program is for you. Please join us for this great educational opportunity. Can attend entire series or individual sessions. Forage pocket guides available for $10

• June 2 – Soil Fertility, Plant Growth, Pasture Management and Design, Species Selection

• June 9 - Hay Quality and Storage, Annual Forages, Valuing Forage Crops

• June 16 - Pasture Walk Location TBA• June 23 - program will focus on equine specific

nutrition and forage management.• Location: Henry County Extension Office,

Hahn Center, Suite 302, 104 E. Washington Street, Napoleon, OH 43545

• Cost: Free please RSVP by 5/29 – Light refreshments included in registration.

• Registration: http://henry.osu.edu • Contact: Garth Ruff, (419) 592-0806, [email protected]

Defiance County • June 15Sheep & Goat Internal Parasite Workshop5:00 PM-8:30 PM• Description: Internal parasites are the top

issue facing sheep and goat producers in the Eastern United States. It’s critical that producers understand the life cycle of the pest, detect costly and dangerous infections, and use treatments effectively. The workshop will provide knowledge and hands-on-skills to best manage internal parasites. Participants will received and practice FAMACHA© eye score techniques that are helpful for small ruminant producers seeking better parasite control in flocks.

• Location: Jay Crites Farm, 1660 Glenburg Rd., Bryan, OH 43506

• Cost: $10 per person – RSVP by June 1 – Dinner included in registration.

• Registration: https://defiance.osu.edu Class is limited to 25 people. Class roster will be finalized June 2. Payment is due June 5. Payment made to OSU Extension Defiance County. Cash, Check and/or Credit Card (at office or by phone).


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Natural Resources,Horticulture, Master Gardeners

Fulton County • Small Scale Maple Syrup Production • January 2710:00 AM-12:00 PM• Description: Class for those who want to consider utilizing Maple trees for homemade syrup

production and consumption.• Location: Fulton County Extension Office, 8870 SR 108, Suite A, Wauseon, OH 43567 • Cost: No Charge but must RSVP by 1/24.• Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210, [email protected]

William County • Master Gardener Volunteer Training • (See Following Dates) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM• Description: Do you want to join the Ohio State University Master Gardener Volunteer Program?

Williams County will be hosting a Master Gardener Volunteer Training Class featuring a variety of horticultural topics. The program requires 50 hours of classroom training and a commitment of 50 hours volunteer time to become a certified Master Gardener Volunteer. Registration includes training manual and course materials.

• Dates: February 12, 26, 29, March 4, 11, 18, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 • Location: Williams County Extension Office, 1425 East High Street, Bryan, OH 43506 • Cost: $100. Register by February 3. Light refreshments provided with registration. Reduced cost of

$65/ea. or $95/couple for residents of Williams County • Register Online: http://go.osu.edu/WmsCoMGVTraining • Contact: Stephanie Karhoff, (419) 636-5608, [email protected]

Lucas County • Extension Reloaded – Greenhouse Management • February 209:00 AM-4:00 PM• Description: Tours of location production greenhouses followed by summary from Extension

Specialists, including PAT credits.• Location: Hoen's Greenhouse, 1710 Perrysburg-Holland Rd., Holland, OH, 43528 • Cost: TBD• Registration: http://www.maumeevalleygrowers.com • Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419) 523-6294, [email protected]

Paulding County • Gardening and Horticulture Talks • (See Following Dates)9:00 AM-10:00 AM• Description: Join Paulding County Extension on their monthly garden talk. Open to the public.

Typically the second Thursday of the month. In season hot topics, include general garden, raising flowers, tree topics and general gardening topics. Guest speakers will be featured throughout the season. Locations will rotate throughout the county. RSVP one day prior to help identify the location.

• Dates: March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 • Location: Paulding County Extension Office, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879 • Cost: Free• Contact: Sarah Noggle, (419) 399-8225, [email protected]

Allen County • Art of Gardening Seminar • March 149:00 AM-3:30 PM• Description: Educational program with various topics related to gardening. 6 Hours of MGV CEU credits available. Register early as seating is limited. • Location: OSU - Lima Campus, 124 Galvin Hall, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 45801• Cost: $50 – RSVP by March 6. Lunch included in registration • Contact: Clint Schroeder, (419) 879-9108, [email protected]


Hardin County • Spring Gardening Seminar • March 199:00 AM-4:00 PM• Description: Spring is the time to brush up on your gardening skills while there is still time.

Hardin County MGV Spring Garden Workshop is available to all gardeners, whether they are Master Gardeners or not. Join us for this day-long seminar to provide you with updated horticulture information to get your garden off to a good start. Location: Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, 1210 W Lima Street, Kenton, OH 43326

• Cost: $40 ($30 for OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers). Register by March 12. Lunch included in registration. Door prizes available.


Paulding County • Designing Flowers for the Spring • April 810:00 AM-12:00 PM• Description: Design an Easter holiday or spring live table centerpiece floral arrangement.

Supplies and materials will be provided. Floral arrangement will be yours at the conclusion of the event. Class is limited to 30 participants.

• Location: Paulding County Extension Office, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879 • Cost: $30 RSVP by April 1• Contact: Sarah Noggle, (419) 399-8225, [email protected]

Putnam County • Garden Fair • April 189:00 AM-2:00 PM• Description: Gardening topics including gardening as you age, woody landscape plants,

good garden bugs, planting for year-round color, ornamental grasses and more. • Location: Putnam County Educational Services Center, 124 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa, OH 45875• Cost: $35, includes lunch• Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419) 523-6294, [email protected] Fulton County • Timber Pricing and Management • April 249:00 AM-2:30 PM• Description: Come learn how to better manage your woodland for VALUE. Topics discussed

include timber pricing, bidding and contracting process with a contract logger, woodland management and insect issues, timber selection and identification.

• Location: Camp Palmer, 26450 County Road MN, Fayette, OH 43521 • Cost: $20 – RSVP by 4/17 – After 4/17 cost increases to $30 – Lunch included in registration.• Registration: www.go.osu.edu/fultonagprograms2020 • Contact: Eric Richer, (419) 337-9210, [email protected]

Paulding County • Master Gardener Plant Sale • May 14 & May 15 Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sat. 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM• Description: Join the Paulding County Master Gardner Volunteers at their 19th annual plant

sale. For sale: annuals, perennials, vegetables, houseplants, ornamentals, flowers, herbs and shrubs grown locally by our volunteers.

• Location: Paulding County Fairgrounds, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879 (Sale in the Block Building)

• Contact: Sarah Noggle, (419) 399-8225, [email protected] Putnam County • Raised Bed Gardening • May 186:00 PM-8:30 PM• Description: Learn and see how to construct, plant and grow in raised beds for continuous

production spring through summer.• Location: Putnam County Extension Office, 1206 East Second Street, Ottawa, OH 45875• Cost: $10 – RSVP by 5/15 • Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419)523-6294, [email protected]

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Paulding County • (See Following Dates)Monthly Coffee Talk about Agriculture 9:00 AM-10:15 AM• Description: Join area farmers in a monthly hot

topics update about agriculture. Enjoy a light breakfast and the company of other farmers from the area. The location will move to spots around Paulding County and are typically held on the first Friday of the month. OSU Extension update and guest speakers will be featured during these monthly events. All are welcome (spouses included).

• Dates: Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 13, April 3, May 1, June 5, July: no meeting, Aug. 7, Sept.: no meeting, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4

• Location: Paulding County - Please RSVP by Tuesday the week of monthly coffee talk to identify location.

• Cost: No Charge. Breakfast Option at an additional cost.


Williams County • January 7Mental Health, First Aid Training (Adult Track, Rural Populations)8:00 AM-5:00 PM• Description: Mental Health First Aid is a course

that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. You learn by getting involved with the material and relating what you learn to real-life applications. Discussion topics, exercises, and other activities keep you engaged in the course and give you an opportunity to practice helping skills. This training is specifically targeted for our rural populations and our agricultural community for those 18 years old and above.

• Location: Williams County Extension Office, 1425 East High Street, Bryan, OH 43506

• Cost: $15. Lunch included in Registration.• Registration: Call 419-337-9210 to register by

January 3. Registration is required and not complete until payment is received. All payments are collected by the OSU Extension Fulton County Office.


Miscellaneous Ag Events

Defiance County • January 23Mental Health, First Aid Training (Adult Track, Rural Populations)8:00 AM-5:00 PM• Description: Mental Health First Aid is a

course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. You learn by getting involved with the material and relating what you learn to real-life applications. Discussion topics, exercises, and other activities keep you engaged in the course and give you an opportunity to practice helping skills. This training is specifically targeted for our rural populations and our agricultural community for those 18 years old and above.


• Cost: $15. Lunch included in Registration.• Registration: Call 419-337-9210 to register

by January 21. Registration is required and not complete until payment is received. All payments are collected by the OSU Extension Fulton County Office.

• Contact: Melissa Rupp, (419) 337-9210, [email protected]

Fulton County • January 30 Mental Health, First Aid Training (Adult Track, Rural Populations)8:00 AM-5:00 PM• Description: Mental Health First Aid is a

course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. You learn by getting involved with the material and relating what you learn to real-life applications. Discussion topics, exercises, and other activities keep you engaged in the course and give you an opportunity to practice helping skills. This training is specifically targeted for our rural populations and our agricultural community for those 18 years old and above.

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• Cost: $15. Lunch included in Registration.• Registration: Call 419-337-9210 to register by

January 21. Registration is required and not complete until payment is received. Class is limited to 30 participants.


Fulton County • (See Following Dates)Food Safety Managers Training (Level 2 Certification)8:00 AM-5:00 PM• Description: This 16 hour ServSafe program for

Food Safety Manger provides accurate, up-to-date information for all levels of employees from receiving and storing to preparing and serving and handling of food. These updated principles can easily be applied and practiced by all food service workers. Exam is given the second day. Participant MUST attend two (2) consecutive days to be eligible to take the certification exam.

• February 5-6: Full class offered with registration beginning at 7:30 am on first day. Exam on second day.

• April 15-16: Full class offered with registration beginning at 7:30 am on first day. Exam on second day.

• June 24-25: Full class offered with registration beginning at 7:30 am on first day. Exam on second day.

• Sept. 23-24: Full class offered with registration beginning at 7:30 am on first day. Exam on second day.

• Nov. 18-19: Full class offered with registration beginning at 7:30 am on first day. Exam on second day.


• Cost: $200 per person. Pre-registration one week in advance of each class is required. Maximum occupancy is 20. Lunch is provided on day 2. Light refreshments provided with Registration

• Register Online: www.go.osu.edu/fultonservsafe


Fulton County • (See Following Dates)Food Handler Training8:30 AM-12:30 PM• Description: This is a four-hour basic food safety

training which meets Person In Charge training requirements for food service workers. The employee training enhances employee understanding of major food safety principles, including time and temperature abuse, cross-contamination and personal hygiene. Additional classes may be scheduled for groups of 10 or more. Contact Melissa if interested.

• Dates: March 12, May 12 (Note Time for this date is 4:00PM – 8:30 PM), August 4, October 8


• Cost: $35 includes all materials needed for course. Light refreshments included in registration. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

• Register Online: www.go.osu.edu/fultonservsafe • Contact: Melissa Rupp, (419) 337-9210, rupp.26@

osu.edu

Putnam County • March 17Produce Safety FSMA Training9:00 AM-5:00 PM• Description: Required training for produce growers to

comply with the FDA Produce Safety Rule.• Location: Putnam County Extension Office, 1206

East Second Street, Ottawa, OH 45875• Registration: Register by visiting the ODA website or

by calling the extension office. https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/food-safety/resources/produce-safety

• Cost: No Charge• Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419) 523-6294,

[email protected]

Defiance County • March 19Agriculture Appreciation & Hall of Fame Breakfast 8:00 AM-10:00 AM• Description: Breakfast and program are open to

the public. The 2020 Defiance County Ag Hall of Fame honorees will be inducted. Ag Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline is Feb 1st with applications available at https://defiance.osu.edu Guest Speaker: Fred Whitford, Purdue Extension Professor speaking on Our Grand Ol’ Agriculture History Story - Lessons from the Professor.

• Location: Defiance Knights of Columbus, 111 Elliott Rd., Defiance, OH 43512

• Cost: $4. Register by March 12. Breakfast included in Registration



Helpful ResourcesOSU 2018 Farm Bill Resources • http://go.osu.edu/farmbill2019Resources and decision aid tools for the 2018 Farm Bill. Recorded webinars and local meetings are available online.

OSU Addressing 2019 Agricultural Challenges • http://go.osu.edu/agcrisisCFAES experts know that 2019 was a year that was particularly challenging of Ohio growers and producers due to the historic rainfall in Ohio and later dryer conditions across the state. A task force was created to address concerns and offer the best science-based recommendations for and solutions to the issues growers are facing regarding weather impacts, tariffs and low commodity prices. Topics include livestock feed shortages, dairy production, weather related topics, financial management, fruit production, vegetable production and farm stress.

eFields • http://digitalag.osu.edu/efieldseFields represents an Ohio State University program decided to advancing production agriculture through the use of field-scale research. This program utilizes modern technologies and information to conduct on-farm studies with an educational demonstration component used to help farmers and their advisors understand how new practices and techniques can improve farm efficiency and profitability. The program is also dedicated to delivering timely and relevant, data-driven, actionable information. Current projects are focused on precision nutrient management strategies and technologies to improve efficiency of fertilizer placement, enable on-farm evaluation, automate machine functionality, enhance placement of pesticides and seed, and develop analytic tools for digital agriculture.

Ohio State FARM - Field Application Resource Monitor • http://farm.bpcrc.osu.eduFARM is a real-time and historical climate information tool for fertilizer and manure application. Water quality is important to all Ohioans and we all impact our watersheds. In recent years, Ohio farmers have taken significant positive steps toward limiting the negative impacts on water quality that come from the loss of sediment and nutrients. FARM allows users to define their locations of interest and receive 12- and 24-hour precipitation forecasts to aid in the application of fertilizer, manure, and/or pesticides. FARM also utilizes a database of historical forecasts allowing users to search previous dates. Users can choose to create an account to track multiple fields, explore statewide conditions in quick-view, and sign-up to receive email alerts.

New and Small Farms Team • http://agnr.osu.edu/small-farm-programsInformation for new and smaller production farms including conferences and classes. The mission of the small farm team is to provide a greater understanding of production practices, economics of land use choices, assessment of personal and natural resources, marketing alternatives, and the identification of sources of assistance for new and small farms in Ohio.

On-Field Ohio • http://nutrientmanagement.osu.eduOn-Field Ohio! (OFO) is intended to provide a long-term average estimate of field scale erosion and phosphorus (P) runoff risk based on field properties (i.e. soil type, soil test P (STP), slope steepness) and farmer practices (i.e. crop management scenario (CMS), tillage and nutrient management). This allows farmers to prioritize time and resources to make effective management decisions. The output provides the user information regarding the amount and source of erosion and P loss which can be used to evaluate management practices to reduce nutrient loss.

OSU Nutrient Education and Management • http://nutrienteducation.osu.eduLearn all about the requirements and record keeping for Ohio’s Fertilizer Certification. Website includes area certification and recertification opportunities.

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OSU Extension Farm Management • http://farmoffice.osu.edu/ Farm managers have access to Enterprise budgets, Data and Statistics, and Decision Tools from this OSU Extension Farm Management website. Enterprise Budges are available for 2017 and prior for crops, forages, livestock and dairy. Data and Statistics are links to agencies and organizations that have historical data related to agriculture. Decision Tools include: Cash Lease Calculator, Crop Share Calculator, Value of Manure Worksheet, Manure Rate Calculator, Machinery Rental Rates Calculator, and Estimation of the Costs of Operating Farm Equipment.

Ohio Ag Manager • http://u.osu.edu/ohioagmanagerA monthly electronic newsletter that highlights current and relevant information and articles to assist farm managers be successful and profitable. The goal of the Ohio Ag Manager Team is to provide agricultural businesses with timely management information dedicated to improving the efficiency and profitability of their farm enterprise. Focal issues areas discussed in the monthly electronic newsletter include financial, labor, legal, marketing and human resource development.

Ohioline • http://ohioline.osu.edu/Ohioline is an information resource produced by Ohio State University Extension. Through Ohioline, you have access to hundreds of OSU Extension fact sheets covering a wide array of subjects such as agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, community development, and 4-H youth development. The fact sheets on Ohioline provide cutting-edge, scientifically based information generated via research conducted by Extension and other faculty and staff at the Ohio State main campus and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), often in collaboration with other land-grant university colleagues.

OSU Agronomic Crops Team • http://agcrops.osu.edu/he Agronomic Crops Team is a multi-disciplinary group of Extension Agents, State Specialists and Researchers from Ohio State University Extension, The Ohio State University and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Disciplines included on the Team: Soil Sciences, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agricultural Engineering, Weed Science.

Healthy Soils — Healthy Environment • http://soilhealth.osu.edu The Healthy Soils – Healthy Environment is an Ohio State University Extension Signature Program that will create a Soil Health Education and Outreach Network comprised of OSU researchers, Extension educators and 4-H educators. The program’s long-term goal is to help Improve Ohio’s Soil Health and Environment by educating farmers, youth and the general public.

The Crop Observation and Recommendation Network (C.O.R.N.) Newsletter • http://corn.osu.eduTo provide accurate and timely information, provide educational opportunities and conduct research projects addressing the needs of Ohio’s agronomic crop industry. Weed Science/Management Information from Ohio State • http://u.osu.edu/osuweeds/Get help with field crop weeds questions and answers. Find help with weed identification. Get the latest information on critical questions with herbicides from Dr. Mark Loux’s blog.

Buckeye Yard & Garden Online • http://bygl.osu.eduBuckeye Yard and Garden Online provides timely information about Ohio growing conditions, pest, disease, and cultural problems. Articles and supporting photos are created by members of the Extension, Nursery, Landscape, and Turf (ENLT) team to benefit those who are managing a commercial nursery, garden center, or landscape business or someone who just wants to keep their yard looking good all summer. Additional fact sheet information on any of these articles may be found through the OSU Factsheets database: plantfacts.osu.edu

AgBMPs • http://agbmps.osu.edu Private and public dollars available to address erosion and nutrient loss concerns from agricultural production fields are limited. A cost effective way to reach conservation goals to reduce erosion and nutrient losses is to identify field situations with potentially higher risk Critical Concerns, then match potential Best Management Practices (BMP’s) for implementation with the field situation and management used. Resources are limited for professionals from Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), State Agencies and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to cover the landscape identifying critical concerns for farmers/landowners. The intent of this website is to empower farmers/landowners with the knowledge necessary to identify the high-risk situations that exist in their farm fields and the ability to know when to seek professional help for implementing cost effective conservation.


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Ohio Nutrient Management Record Keeper App • www.onmrk.com Ohio Nutrient Management Record Keeper (ONMRK) is a computerized recordkeeping system that synchronizes with your smartphone or tablet to create a simple, easy, and quick way to record all of your fertilizer and manure applications from the field. The free app works on tablets, iPads, and smartphones. It can be downloaded from the Google Play Store for Android devices and App Store for Apple devices.

OSU Extension Grape and Wine Research • http://ohiograpeweb.cfaes.ohio-state.eduIf you are novice to this cash crop or wanting to refresh your knowledge about commercial grape and wine production in Ohio, please visit the "Grape Growing" and "Wine Making" pages. To keep abreast of the current situation in Ohio vineyards, learn about research updates from the OSU Team; check out the "Newsletter" page. Our Team has also developed several Extension bulletins and factsheets listed under "Resources" and one-click away for downloading on your electronic device. Our goal is to increase accessibility of our work at OSU to the general public.

• AQUACULTURE TEAM https://southcenters.osu.edu/

• AG LAW & TAXATION http://aglaw.osu.edu

• BEEF TEAM http://u.osu.edu/beefteam/

• DAIRY TEAM http://dairy.osu.edu/

• FORAGE TEAM http://forage.osu.edu

• MEAT GOAT TEAM http://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/14

• MEAT SCIENT TEAM http://meatsci.osu.edu

• POULTRY TEAM http://u.osu.edu/poultry/

• SHEEP TEAM http://sheep.osu.edu/

• SWINE EDUCATORS TEAM http://porkinfo.osu.edu/

• VEGETABLE TEAM http://vegnet.osu.edu or https://u.osu.edu/vegnetnews/

• OSU EXTENSION AGRICULTURE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TEAMS http://agnr.osu.edu/programs/business-management

• OSU EXTENSION HORTICULTURE & SPECIALTY CROPS TEAMS http://agnr.osu.edu/programs/horticulture-specialty-crops

• OHIO WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE http://u.osu.edu/ohwomeninag

• OSU EXTENSION SMALL FARM PROGRAMS http://agnr.osu.edu/small-farm-programs

• OSU EXTENSION NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL TEAMS

http://agnr.osu.edu/programs/natural-resources-environmental

• OSU EXTENSION VEGETABLE TEAM https://hcs.osu.edu/extensionoutreach/vegetable-team

• OSU MASTER GARDENER WEBSITE http://mastergardener.osu.edu

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CFAESeFields

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

connecting science to fields

Interested in improvingdecision-making on your farm?

Partner with Ohio State UniversityExtension to use science to optomize

your operation.

For more Information:Contact Dr. Elizabeth Hawkins [email protected] [email protected]

eFields - Coming Soon!Expected release Mid-January 2020

eFields – Coming Soon! Expected release Mid-January 2020


Farm Science Review - Save the Date!September 22-24, 2020

The Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) near London, Ohio is home to the Farm Science Review and attracts upwards of 140,000 visitors from all over the United States and Canada, who come for three days to peruse 4,000 product lines from 600 commercial exhibitors, and learn the latest in agricultural production. The educational programs feature Ohio State and

Purdue specialists and are second to none in the agricultural exhibition world.

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Agronomy and Farm Management

PodcastHosted by OSU Extension’s Amanda Douridas and Elizabeth HawkinsStay on top of what is happening in the field and the farm office. This podcast takes a bi-monthly dive into specific issues that impact agriculture, such as: weather, land value, policies, commodity outlooks, and more.

New episodes released every other Wednesday.Listen and subscribe at: www.go.osu.edu/iTunesAFM or www.go.osu.edu/StitcherAFM

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What makes a farm business successful? Is it record-breaking yields, the highest producing cows, or using the most up-to-date technology? The real key to operating a successful farm business is knowing where you stand financially. Farm business analysis is a tool that can be applied to any farm, regardless of size, crop, or livestock enterprises.

OSU Extension can help interpret the numbers behind your profits and losses, and show you how to improve your business decisions based on your farm’s analysis. To complete your analysis, we start with your beginning and ending balance sheets from the most recent business year. To fill in the year between the balance sheets, all purchases, sales, and enterprise information are used to create an Income Statement.

What is in it for you?• Whole Farm Analysis• Personalized Benchmark Reports• Annual Summaries• Enterprise Analysis• Cost of Production per acre, bushel, ton, head, cwt

• Machinery Cost per Acre

A Farm Business Analysis Technicians are located across the state and will work with any farm in the region. Contact us today to get started! Please visit https://farmprofitability.osu.edu to make an appointment.

This work is supported by the “Growing profit and risk management potential for Ohio and NY crop and livestock farms by expanding access to farm business analysis and benchmarking programs and resources” (GRT00047395) Grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture..

Farm Business AnalysisOhio Farm Business Analysis and Benchmarking Program

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