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Northeast Ohio Agri-Culture NewsletterYour Weekly Agriculture Update for Ashtabula and Trumbull Counties November 29, 2016

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

In This Issue:• Thanksgiving Meal Price Tag Drops from Last Year• The XtendiMax Label for Xtend Soybeans• Kernel Red Streak• 2016 Ohio Corn Performance Test Results Now

Available Online• Will Section 179 Be Needed Under Tax Reform• Penn State to Offer Grain Marketing Learning

Opportunity• What Trump Can (and Can’t) Do About Regulations• NE Ohio Farm Bureau Seeking a Membership

Marketing Assistant• 2016 Post Fermentation Wine Quality Control

Workshop to be Held• The Promise of Perennials: Working Through the

Challenges of Perennial Crop Development• Master Gardener Application Deadline Extended• 2016-‐2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books Available• “Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit”

Workshop to be held on December 1, 2016• Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop• OSU Extension Trumbull County is Hiring!• David’s Weekly News Column

Hello, Ashtabula and Trumbull Counties!

The celebratory atmosphere in Columbus from Saturday came to an abrupt end with the tragic events of yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and our OSU family as they work through making sense of what happened yesterday. Sometimes it feels as though Columbus is a world away, but it seems a little bit closer today.

We hope you all had a great and relaxing Thanksgiving.

O-H-I-ODavid Marrison

Extension Educator Ag & Natural ResourcesAshtabula County

Lee BeersExtension Educator

Ag & Natural ResourcesTrumbull County

Photo courtesy Miller Livestock Company

Northeast Ohio Agriculture 1 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Ashtabula and Trumbull Counties

Thanksgiving Meal Price Tag Drops from Last Year By Sonja Begemann Source: http://www.agweb.com/article/thanksgiving-meal-price-tag-drops-from-last-year-naa-sonja-begemann/

Waistbands might have been stretched this Thanksgiving, but wallets were not. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) found this year’s meal for 10 was $49.87, or just under $5.00 per guest. Last year marked the most expensive Thanksgiving feast at $50.11 for 10 people. The big bird dropped to about $1.42 per pound this year for a total of about 30-cents saved per 16-pound turkey.

The biggest savings in addition to the turkey came from pumpkin pie mix, milk and a veggie tray with celery and carrots. Pumpkin pie mix (30-ounce can) is $3.13, milk (one gallon) $3.17 and veggies (one-pound tray with carrots and celery) $0.73. AFBF also says some of the miscellaneous items such as coffee, butter, evaporated milk, onions, eggs, sugar and flour, dropped to $2.81.

Some common Thanksgiving staples show a bit of a price hike this year. This includes a dozen brown and serve rolls ($2.46), two 9” pie shells ($2.59), on pound of green beans ($1.58), 12 ounces of fresh cranberries ($2.39), half-pint whipping cream ($2.00), 14 ounce package of cubed bread stuffing ($2.67) and three pounds of sweet potatoes ($3.60).

Item 2015 Price 2016 Price Difference 16-pound turkey 23.04 22.74 -0.3 Pumpkin pie mix, 30 oz 3.2 3.13 -0.07 Milk, gallon 3.25 3.17 -0.08 1-pound relish tray 0.79 0.73 -0.06 Misc. ingredients 3.18 2.81 -0.37 Rolls, 12 2.25 2.46 0.21 Pie shells, 2 2.47 2.59 0.12 Green peas, 1 lb 1.52 1.58 0.06 Fresh cranberries, 12 oz 2.29 2.39 0.1 Whipping cream, 1/2 pint 1.94 2 0.06 Cubed stuffing, 14 oz 2.61 2.67 0.06 Sweet potatoes, 3 lbs 3.57 3.6 0.03 Total 50.11 49.87 -0.24

AFBF’s shopping list consists of turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk for 10 guests, with the anticipation of leftovers. The group brought together 148 volunteers to check prices at grocery stores in 40 states. AFBF asked volunteers to look for the best prices without using coupons or other deals.


The XtendiMax Label for Xtend Soybeans By: Mark Loux & Bill Johnson Source: http://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2016-38/xtendimax-label-xtend-soybeans

As everyone has probably heard by now, there is finally a federal label for the use of a dicamba product, XtendiMax, on dicamba-resistant (Xtend) soybeans, such as it may be. We cover some of the highlights from the label here and in part II, some additional thoughts on what it all means.

- The XtendiMax is based on dicamba DGA (Clarity), and the formulation contains “Vapor Grip” (imagine a deep voice with reverb), which reduces the volatility of the dicamba spray mix. It’s a 2.9 lb/gallon liquid, so 22 oz provides 0.5 lb of dicamba, which is equivalent to 16 oz of Clarity and other 4 lb/gallon dicamba products.

- Minimum application rate for any use is 22 oz/A. The maximum rate per application prior to soybean emergence is 44 oz/A, which is also the total maximum allowed for all applications prior to soybean emergence. The maximum rate per application after soybean emergence is 22 oz/A, and the total of all POST applications cannot exceed 44 oz/A. The total applied per year for all applications cannot exceed 88 oz.

- POST applications can be made from emergence up to and including the R1 stage of soybean growth. Weeds should be less than 4 inches tall at time of POST application. The label states that Monsanto will not warrant product performance when applied to weeds greater than 4 inches tall (how this will work for giant ragweed we have no idea, since it comes out of the ground more than 4 inches tall).

- XtendiMax cannot be tank-mixed with any adjuvants, drift reducing agents, or other herbicides except as eventually approved by Monsanto testing and listed at this website – www.xtendimaxapplicationrequirements.com. Note – the website isn’t live yet so don’t bother going there.

- Use of ammonium sulfate, UAN, etc. is not allowed due to their potential to increase the volatility of dicamba. We assume that there will be approved AMS replacement products listed on the website eventually, to mitigate hard water issues.

- Application parameters: the only nozzle allowed at this time is the TeeJet TTI11004, used at a maximum pressure of 63 psi;; minimum spray volume of 10 gpa;; maximum ground speed of 15 mph;; spray boom should be no more than 24 inches above target;; and no aerial application.

- Do not apply if rain is forecast within the next 24 hours following application. Do not apply during temperature inversions.

- Wind speed and application: <3 mph – do not apply;; 3 to 10 mph – optimum application conditions provided all other application requirements on label are met;; >10 to 15 mph – do not apply when wind is blowing toward non-target sensitive crops;; >15 mph – do not apply.

- When “sensitive areas” are downwind from the site of application, a buffer between the last treated soybean row and the sensitive area must be maintained as follows: 22 oz – 110 feet;; 44 oz – 220 feet. The following areas can be considered part of the buffer: road, paved, or gravel surfaces;; agricultural fields that have been planted to corn, Xtend soybeans, sorghum, proso millet, small grains or sugarcane (if you figure out how to


successfully grow that last one here in the Midwest let us know);; fields that have been prepared for planting but not yet planted;; areas covered by footprint of building or other man made structure with walls and/or a roof.

- With regard to “non-target susceptible crops: do not apply where off-target movement can occur to food, forage, etc. plantings and cause damage or render the crops unfit for sale, use or consumption;; applicators are required to ensure that they are aware of proximity to non-target susceptible crops, including consulting registries that list commercial specialty or certified organic crops that may be near the application site.

- Do not apply when wind is blowing toward “adjacent commercially grown dicamba sensitive crops”, including but not limited to, commercially grown tomatoes and other fruiting vegetables, cucurbits, and grapes.

- There is a whole section on herbicide resistance, which emphasizes the need for “diversified weed control strategies to minimize selection for weed populations resistant to ….herbicides….”. Some desirable resistance management practices are listed along with the need to scout for non-performance after application and report any such instances to Monsanto.

Realizing that it all had to start somewhere, if your reaction to this first label is something along the lines of – “How the heck do we even use the product based on this?”, you are not alone. Some university weed scientists are having the same thoughts. As we head into the 2017 growing season not knowing what XtendiMax can be mixed with, it obviously becomes difficult to develop a weed management plan that includes it. It’s almost impossible to come up with a cost-effective system that includes a lone application of dicamba somewhere within the multiple applications of multiple herbicide sites of action that required for control of the five major resistant weeds in the Midwest – Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, marestail, and common and giant ragweed. And we would almost never recommend and application of dicamba alone due to the selection for dicamba resistance that can occur. We assume some of this should be clarified by the growing season, so if we can all just adapt on the fly…..

It is going to be imperative that everyone involved completely understands without confusion the application guidelines with regard to not injuring nearby sensitive crops, ornamentals, etc. The label places responsibility for this directly onto the person making the application, so applicators will need to figure out what type of system and alternative plans to have in place to keep up with their typically hectic application schedule and still meet label guidelines based on current weather and proximity to sensitive crops. As may have been evident from the bullets above, there is confusing wording on the label with regard to the whole issue of non-target crops. On one page alone, there appears to be interchangeable use of “non-target sensitive” and “non-target susceptible” and “desirable sensitive crops”, and then also there is use of the term “sensitive areas” as a heading for the buffer information. And then also on the following page some information relative to the crops that are designated as overall more sensitive to dicamba than the “average susceptible crop” – tomatoes, cucurbits, and grapes. Our questions to Monsanto about this have been met with “well we are still working with EPA to figure this out”. Sometime soon would be good. Just a suggestion – consider adding some definitions of these different terms somewhere in there in addition to being consistent in their use. We will continue to provide updates and some strategies for dicamba use in Xtend soybeans as this situation evolves.


Kernel Red Streak By : Peter Thomison Source: http://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2016-38/kernel-red-streak With this kernel anomaly, red streaks form on sides of kernels and extend over the crown. Streaked kernels are more common at ear tips, especially if the husks are loose and kernels exposed. Kernel red streak is sometimes attributed to ear molds or mycotoxins. However, the red streaking is actually caused by a toxin secreted during feeding by the wheat curl mite Eriophyes tulipae, the vector of the wheat streak mosaic virus. There is no evidence that consumption of corn exhibiting kernel red streak is harmful. The streaking develops in the pericarp but does not affect the feed or nutritional value of corn. The severity of symptom expression varies among hybrids. Kernel red streak is most common on yellow dent and least common on white corn. The reddish discoloration may affect certain uses of food grade corn (may be regarded a cosmetic blemish), and may thereby reduce premiums. 2016 Ohio Corn Performance Test Results Now Available On-Line By: Rich Minyo, Peter Thomison,& Allen Geyer Source: http://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2016-38/2016-ohio-corn-performance-test-results-now-available-line Results from the 2016 Ohio Corn Performance Test are now available on line at: http://oardc.osu.edu/corntrials The purpose of the Ohio Corn Performance Test (OCPT) is to evaluate corn hybrids for grain yield and other important agronomic characteristics. Results of the test can assist farmers in selecting hybrids best suited to their farming operations and production environments. Corn hybrids differ considerably in yield potential, standability, maturity, and other agronomic characteristics that affect profitable crop production. Hybrid selection should be based on proven performance from multiple test locations and years. Single and multi-year agronomic data is available for all sites and regions for 2016. Yields varied across the state depending on the timing and duration of drought conditions. Averaged across hybrid entries in the early and full season tests, yields were 241 bu/A in the Southwestern/West Central/Central region, 195 bu/A in the Northwestern region, and 197 in the North Central/Northeastern region. Yields at individual test sites, averaged across hybrid entries in the early and full season tests, ranged from 163 bu/A at Wooster to 256 bu/A at Hebron. The Wooster, Hoytville and Van Wert test sites were especially dry in June and July and averaged lower yields than other test locations. The full season tests averaged consistently higher yields than the early tests. Moldy grain was observed in some hybrids at Hebron and Beloit. Moderate to high levels of gray leaf spot were evident in a few hybrids at Bucyrus and Beloit. Lodging was largely absent across sites except at S. Charleston where some hybrids lodged as a result of heavy rains and strong winds in late August.


Will Section 179 Be Needed Under Tax Reform By: Paul Neiffer Source: http://blogs.claconnect.com/agribusiness/will-section-179-be-needed-under-tax-reform/

Under current law, Section 179 allows farmers to expense up to $500,000 of equipment and other related purchases each year. This amount has now been made permanent and indexed to inflation and for 2017, the amount allowed increases to $510,000. This amount is phased-out dollar-for-dollar when your total purchases exceed $2 million (indexed to inflation).

Most farmers tend to take advantage of this deduction each year to reduce their income taxes. Under some of the current tax reform proposals, this deduction may no longer be needed. Several of the provisions call for immediate expensing of “ALL” purchases (other than land) by farmers. This means that a farmer who buys equipment, breeding livestock or buildings will be allowed to expense 100% of the purchase.

As an example, assume Farmer Jones operates a dairy in Wisconsin. He purchases $700,000 of equipment, builds a new dairy parlor for $1 million and purchases new breeding stock of $1 million. Under current law since his total purchases exceed $2.5 million (indexed to inflation), he cannot deduct any of these costs under Section 179. He can take 50% bonus depreciation on the equipment and buildings (if all new) and may be able to take it on the breeding stock. However, if tax reform adds the 100% deduction provision, all $2.7 million of these purchases will be allowed in full.

However, this may not be all good news. Under current law, breeding stock (if held more than two years) qualifies for capital gains treatment. If the 100% deduction goes into effect, it is likely that these sales will now be subject to ordinary income tax rates. Although these rates may be lower than current law, they will still be higher than capital gains rates under tax reform.

In our example, if the farmer held his breeding stock for more than two years and sold it for $2 million, $1 million of the gain would ordinary income and $1 million would be capital gains (assuming the breeding stock was fully depreciated when sold). The farmer would have preferred to depreciate these assets and get capital gains treatment on the sale, but under tax reform, this may no longer be allowed.

As with any new tax law, the final result may not quite end up as good as everyone wishes. We will keep you posted.

Penn State to Offer Grain Marketing Learning Opportunity By: John Berry, Agricultural Marketing Educator Pennsylvania Grain Processing, Ag Choice Farm Credit, and Penn State Extension have partnered to offer you a unique grain marketing learning opportunity. Please join grain market expert, Dave Fogel, for a conversation on Managing Risk As We Market Grains. There are two locations which are close for northeast Ohio farmers to attend. These are: Monday, December 12—6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Hoss’s Steak and Sea House 18817 Smock Highway Meadville, PA 16335


Tuesday, December 13—10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Bronzewood Golf Course 9645 Kinsman-Pymatuning Road Kinsman, OH 44428 Dave Fogel is a Vice President with Advance Trading, Inc. (ATI). ATI is a forward thinking, non-proprietary commodity brokerage firm providing risk management and market guidance serving domestic and international customers. In addition to producer risk management, they also work with a sizeable cross section of commercial grain companies, the majority of which are co-ops and provide service to the end user market which includes anyone who uses corn, soybeans, and the by-products along with livestock producers, ethanol plants, and the like. Dave has been with ATI since 1984 and has an understanding of our cash markets through his clientele from Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. He has been a speaker at several national type meetings, including Commodity Classic. Dave believes the challenges producers face today can be daunting and finding the time to monitor, understand, and execute grain marketing has become increasingly difficult. Today's marketing plan can often appear to be based on logistics and cash flow—not on risk management. However, marketing grain and livestock demands expertise, experience, and constant attention. This educational event is pre-paid with no fee to participate. To register contact Pennsylvania Grain Processing at 877-880-6589 or Brian Kelly at 814-913-3130 or Nikki Moore at 814-913-3131 What Trump Can (and Can't) Do About Regulations Source: http://www.agweb.com/article/what-trump-can-and-cant-do-about-regulations-blmg/

Many Republicans hope, and many Democrats fear, that Donald Trump's administration will close or shrink a variety of federal agencies and offices. Both the hope and the fear are justified -- even without a supermajority in the Senate, there's a lot Republicans can do to restrict the actions of the executive branch.

Let’s start with what Trump can't do: Acting on his own, could he disband an agency or department -- say, the Department of Energy? Absolutely not. He would need Congress for that, and almost certainly 60 votes (and it’s not going to get close to that). But his administration could work to cut staff, if only by refusing to fill vacancies, and it could certainly work with Congress to reduce appropriations.

Far more important, Trump could do a lot to reduce agency activity. On the campaign train, Trump said that he would issue a moratorium on new “financial regulations.” That would certainly shrink the activity of many agencies, including the Department of Treasury, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But without going to Congress, does a president really have the authority to impose a moratorium?

Insofar as we are speaking of executive agencies -- defined as those headed by people the president can fire whenever he likes -- the answer is mostly yes. The Department of Treasury falls in this category (as do most federal agencies). Under a controversial court of appeals ruling (which may be overturned), so does the CFPB.

Through a presidential memorandum or an informal communication (perhaps via incoming Chief of Staff Reince Priebus or the new administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs), the administration could grind the rule-making activity of such agencies to a near-halt. It could do the same for the many executive agencies not involved in financial regulation, such as the Department of Transportation, the


Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Agriculture.

Word to the wise: There’s a website where you will be able to see whether that’s happening. Reginfo.gov offers a public accounting of the number of regulations under review at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. At any given time, the number usually ranges from 80 to 140. If the number drops below 50, something major is afoot. If it is below 25, we have something very close to a moratorium. If there’s very little from the EPA and HHS (usually the federal government’s principal regulators), we can infer that they’ve been told to stop.

But for any such slowdown, the new administration will face two serious obstacles. The first consists of legislative mandates. Some laws, including those in the financial and environmental areas, require agencies to issue rules by specified dates. No president can lawfully ignore legal deadlines, and a court is likely to insist that he comply with them.

The second obstacle is that most financial regulators, including the SEC and the Federal Reserve, count as “independent” agencies, which means that their heads do not serve at the president’s pleasure. (The Federal Communications Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Federal Trade Commission are also independent.) By tradition, presidents have been reluctant to meddle in policy making by such agencies -- though the Supreme Court has yet to say whether they have the legal authority to do so.

If the Trump administration wants to control the independent agencies without violating tradition, the easiest path is simple: ensure that new appointees to such agencies (including their chairmen) share his views about regulation. The boldest path would be to assert the right to exercise ongoing supervision over their decisions -- which would raise some difficult legal questions.

Of course issuing new rules is only one thing that agencies do. They also bring enforcement proceedings. For example, the Department of Justice enforces civil rights and antitrust laws, the EPA enforces environmental laws, and the Food and Drug Administration enforces food safety laws. Agencies promote their missions, and extend their reach, by moving aggressively against those who violate existing requirements (including those imposed by prior administrations). Conversely, they can reduce their presence by eliminating their enforcement activity in particular areas or even in general.

If the new administration and Congress significantly cut an agency’s budget, the agency would have no choice but to curtail enforcement. And if the president or the new agency head gives a clear signal (for example, that civil rights actions should not be brought against the police), that signal would also reorient enforcement policy.

Most of the time, enforcement activity is relatively routine and not monitored by the White House. But in terms of broad policy directions on large issues -- such as civil rights and antitrust -- the White House is in charge and gives a sense of its preferences. Agencies are entirely aware of that, and they generally follow the boss.

True, the law matters. Courts have left open the possibility that they will forbid agencies to “abdicate” their legal responsibilities -- but in recent decades, courts have hardly ever done that.

Here as well, the independent agencies may well have a measure of protection against White House interference. But if they’re headed by a Trump appointee, that may not matter so much: Personnel is policy. Before long, the independent agencies will generally be led by Trump appointees (and the multi-member commissions, like the SEC, will have Republican majorities).


There’s a larger lesson here. Many people complain about some democratic deficit that is alleged to come from the power of “unelected bureaucrats.” The complaint is (largely) misguided. Most of the unelected bureaucrats must, and do, follow the policies laid out by the president. That’s so even if the president’s policy is to do little or nothing.

Skeptical? Just watch.

Northeast Ohio Farm Bureau Seeking a Membership Marketing Assistant By Amanda Orahood

Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Mahoning and Trumbull county Farm Bureaus are seeing a part-time membership marketing assistant. This person will provide special project and program support in regard to membership marketing to meet the needs of the Farm Bureau membership relative to established organizational goals and objectives. The position is part-time and will be based on applicant’s availability. Flexible scheduling is available, but work may require specific evenings and weekends.

PRIMARY DUTIES: • Assist Organization Director, office assistants, and counties with membership retention and recruitment

efforts with consumers and farmers in an effort to grow membership • Assist with phone calls and mailings • Make calls to non-members to discuss Ohio Farm Bureau Federation membership benefits • Assist members with questions and concerns • Provide support for membership operations, as needed, to include but not limited to accounting,

member correspondence, Nationwide agency support, member service and membership marketing. • Implement tracking system to monitor campaigns. • Collect and track data and information on members and prospects • Provide regular status reports on marketing efforts • Other duties as assigned by Organization Director.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma • Degree or pursuing a degree in marketing and/or communications is preferred, but not required

MINIMUM SKILL QUALIFICATIONS • Background or interest in the agriculture industry highly desirable • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills • Exceptional project and time management skills and organizational skills • Capacity to motivate, enthuse and recognize volunteers • Experience with basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, Google Drive • Extensive knowledge of social media. • Self-starter with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and maintain deadlines

MINIMUM OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle • Residence or available housing within Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga, Mahoning, or Trumbull counties

preferred COMPENSATION

• Competitive hourly wage


• Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use outside of travel to the office • Flexible scheduling

To apply please submit the following:

• Resume • Cover letter explaining what you hope to gain from this experience • A list of 2-3 references • High school or college transcripts if possible

Submit applications via email to [email protected] or via mail to: Northeast Counties Farm Bureau 8220 State Route 45, Suite B, Orwell, OH 44076. The deadline to apply is Thursday, December 15, 2016. For further information, questions, or concerns, please contact Organization Director, Mandy Orahood via e-mail: [email protected] or 440.437.8700. 2016 Post Fermentation Wine Quality Control Workshops to be Held By Todd Steiner, Enology Program Manager & Outreach Specialist Due to the success, interest and importance of the regional Post Fermentation Wine Quality Workshops, the OSU/OARDC Enology program will once again conduct the annual 2016 Post Fermentation Workshops for the Ohio commercial wine industry. It was wonderful to observe relatively nice winter conditions this past year to help produce respectable yields of grapes in regards to many Vinifera, hybrids and American/Labrusca varieties for the 2016 vintage. Although, production may still be limited for a while due to vine death and/or replanted vines stemming from the two harsh winters received previously, we are very fortunate to finally see decent yields coming into the cellar for vinification of Ohio grown grapes. Despite experiencing drought conditions and warm nights causing the vine to shut down during the months of July and August, the fall harvest conditions were extremely nice for enhancing grape maturity providing quality grape harvest parameters. Vintage comments from wines harvested and fermented at OARDC have observed slightly lower soluble solids than expected with low acid levels and desirable pH values. Based on these parameters, acid addition was performed on many different varieties to the juice of both red and white wine varieties. In light of this, we have the potential to produce high quality wines from the processed fruit for this vintage if we pay attention to winery “Best Practices” throughout the winemaking process in producing premium wine quality. These workshops are typically focused on evaluating wines made from the current vintage (2016). We will also evaluate other blends and varietals that our commercial wineries plan to introduce in 2017 for quality standards. The Post Fermentation Workshops look to evaluate: Wines of good to excellent quality in sharing with the group, Wines considered as being good in quality with beneficial discussion on ways of making even better, and Wines which may exhibit possible off flavors, aromas or precipitates developing in our tanks. The regional workshops will continue to be done in a relaxed social format with winery personnel participating in an educational discussion of the wines being presented. Wines being submitted for possible flaws will be presented in a constructive format with possible remedies or treatments being suggested at this stage of vinification. One 750ml sample should be enough to share with the group in a regional setting. However, some groups have been large enough in past workshops that would benefit from bringing two 750ml sample’s for sensory evaluation if feasible.


A short presentation and/or brief harvest overview will be provided by the OARDC enology and viticulture program for group discussion. Besides the educational benefits being provided at the workshops, they also provide the opportunity of cohesiveness within our wine industry. This holds especially true due to the Ohio wine industry growing significantly over the last decade. The workshops will also include a tour of the hosting winery which is likely to develop important questions and conversation. We make an effort in hosting these events at different wineries in showcasing the diversity we currently have in the state of Ohio. The location of these meetings are: Black Sheep Vineyards 1454 U.S. Route 250 Adena, OH 43901 Phone: (740) 546 - 3741 Web site: https://blacksheepvineyard.com/ Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 1:30 – 5:00 pm. Harpersfield Vineyard 6387 N. River Rd. Geneva, OH 44041 Phone: (440) 466 - 4739 Web site: http: https://www.harpersfield.com/ Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 1:30 – 5:00 pm. Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery 152 St. Route 726 Eaton, OH 45320 Phone: (937) 472 - 9463 Web site: http: http://www.oshwinery.com/home.html Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 1:30 – 5:00 pm. 4. Knotty Vines Winery 2920 County Rd. 19 Wauseon, OH 43567 Phone: (419) 446 – 9463 Web site: http: http://knottyvineswinery.com/ Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 1:30 – 5:00 pm. There is no cost to attend the workshop. If you plan on attending one of the regional workshops or would like any additional information please contact Todd Steiner by phone at office: (330) 263-3881 cell: (330) 464-2239 or e-mail at [email protected] to enable us to get a better count for the hosting winery. Also, please indicate a contact e-mail or cell phone to touch base in case of inclimate weather causing us to reschedule one of the regional workshops. We encourage participation by bringing wine for sensory evaluation but ask that you limit your selection to several wines of most interest to you in sharing with the group for sensory evaluation and feedback. The promise of perennials: Working through the challenges of perennial grain crop development By Evan Lubofsky Source: https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/publications/csa/articles/61/11/4


It’s early spring, and among a series of brown and barren crop fields, one field stands out. It’s covered with a stand of lush green grass. It’s a sight to behold and while the grass may take on the appearance of a slender barley or rye, this species is different—it’s intermediate wheatgrass, a perennial plant that will be grown for its seed, which will be harvested as grain and ultimately used for food. Originally brought to the United States from Europe and Asia as a source of cattle forage, intermediate wheatgrass was first identified as a potential gain crop in the 1980s by the Rodale Institute, a non-profit agricultural research center in Pennsylvania. Rodale had been searching for a more sustainable crop that, unlike wheat, corn, and other annuals, could be planted once and harvested for years. About 10 years and two cycles of selection later, Rodale handed the baton to the Land Institute, a non-profit sustainable agriculture research organization in Kansas, which has trademarked the wheatgrass Kernza and is currently breeding the grain in collaboration with a number of universities in the U.S. and Canada. “We’re really excited about Kernza and have started a large-scale agronomic research program based on

intermediate wheatgrass,” says ASA member Jake Jungers, a research associate in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota. “We’re trying to figure out how to grow this perennial crop, to harvest seed from it and manage it in a way where we can have profitable seed yields for multiple years under low management regimes. Based on the results we’re getting, we think it could be a game changer on the perennial grain crop front.” The enthusiasm has spread. Scientists from a range of disciplines are collaborating on Kernza, including agronomists, soil scientists, botanists, geneticists, and food scientists. And it’s not just the science community: food retailers, café owners, farmers, and even breweries have all jumped on the perennial bandwagon, hoping to see Kernza revolutionize agriculture as we know it today. It’s hard to argue with the advantages of a perennial grain crop like Kernza. By breaking the repetitive plow-plant-harvest cycle of annuals, perennials reduce soil erosion caused by annual farming, and their deep roots help stabilize the soil. Fewer inputs are required since their roots can utilize water and nutrients much deeper than annuals. This not only makes perennials more drought resistant, but it helps curb pollution from leaching and reduces reliance on fossil fuel-burning farm equipment. “Perennial grain crops represent one potential solution to manage soil and water resources a lot more effectively and ameliorate a lot of the negative consequences of crop production today,” says ASA and SSSA member Steve Culman, an assistant professor and soil fertility expert with Ohio State University, who is collaborating on Kernza research. “No one’s guaranteeing that they are going to be the magic bullet that cures everything, but from a conservation perspective, it’s important that we

continue to invest in these crops and at least try them out to see which ones are fruitful and which ones aren’t.” Developing a crop that is small in stature and has the yield of annuals with the lifespan of perennials is a tall

The roots of the perennial grain crop Kernza (left) are much deeper than those of annual winter wheat (right), improving soil structure, decreasing erosion, and reducing the need for inputs, which in turn, helps curb pollution from leaching and reduces reliance on fossil fuel-burning farm equipment. Photo by Jim Richardson and courtesy of Patagonia


order and one that requires long-term commitment and substantial investment. According to Lee DeHaan, a plant geneticist with The Land Institute, while progress has been steady over the past two decades, the process of breeding intermediate wheatgrass is fraught with a number of challenges. Seed size, for example, tends to be small with intermediate wheatgrass, particularly in dense fields. So, DeHaan and his colleagues have been working towards identifying and using the genetic variability for seed size. “Increasing seed size is important since it makes harvesting easier, increases yield, and improves the endosperm-to-brain ratio,” he says. “We’ve been working towards increasing seed size in dense stands, but it’s been difficult, and we haven’t been able to make as rapid progress in this area as in others.” Another trait that’s been slow-going for DeHaan and his team is making intermediate wheatgrass resistant to lodging—which is when crops fall over due to their tall statures and weak stem. Lodging can prevent seed heads from growing and producing grain. Lodging also makes harvesting difficult since grain ultimately needs to be removed from plants off the ground. The main challenge here is dealing with the positive association between crop height and yield;; the crop needs to be tall enough for high yield, but not so tall that a slight breeze topples it over. Breeding for reduced height, according to DeHaan, will involve using molecular markers to identify regions of the genome that contribute to reduced height without limiting yield. Making progress in this area will likely rely on being able to select on the basis of these markers. DeHaan also views breeding for sustained yield as a trouble spot that still needs a great deal of work. With Kernza, grain yield looks pretty good the first year, excellent the second year, but begins to plummet in Years 3 and 4 as the stands become more dense. “Sustained yield in a dense stand is difficult to breed for because the best way to measure it would be to plant genetically uniform dense plots and measure their yield for numerous years,” DeHaan says. “This requires resources and time. I’m looking for shortcuts, such as genetic markers that may be linked to sustained yield, and identifying traits that could predict sustained yield, such as reduced tillering or increased stem diameter.” One option that potentially sidesteps some of the breeding issues is hybridizing annual wheat with perennial wheatgrass vs. domesticating a brand-new crop. But according to DeHaan, hybridization is like gambling—there are no guarantees—whereas domestication is akin to long-term investing. “The hybridization route might be a shortcut because you can use the genes of the domestic crop directly in the new perennial crop,” he says. “However, like many shortcuts, it may not turn out to be much shorter in

While progress has been steady over the past two decades, the process of breeding intermediate wheatgrass is fraught with a number of challenges, including overcoming lodging (above) and small seed size (right). Photo above courtesy of The Land Institute and photo to the right courtesy of Flickr/Andrey Zharkikh.


reality. Making wide crosses involves a lot of genetic problems, which can be difficult to resolve. You may make a sudden breakthrough that solves a major issue, so you could have a great crop quickly. Or the problems could be so difficult that they will take a lifetime to solve.” Beyond breeding challenges, growing perennial wheatgrass presents formidable management challenges to contend with. For example, proper fertilization is a delicate balancing act that makes it tricky to apply just the right amount of nitrogen. There needs to be enough nitrogen to boost grain yields but not so much that the plants grow too tall and fall over. Row spacing is another issue. When perennial plants become too crowded and rows become too dense, they don’t produce as much seed. After four or five years of growth, the plants mesh together in sod-like fashion, making it almost impossible to tell that discrete rows ever existed. Good for weed control and soil protection;; bad for yields. “Perennials seem to sense how dense the area is—as if they are responding to environmental cues,” Jungers says. If a stand becomes sod bound, we see fewer and fewer of the plants that seed. Yields start to drop during Year 3, and then in Year 4 and beyond, they drop dramatically.” According to Jungers, there are a number of approaches being taken to solve the plant density/spacing issue. He and his team are experimenting with tilling out strips in crowded stands and even spraying herbicides in strips to interrupt the inter-row spacing of the plants and make more room. “We are looking at ways to maintain stand density from the start to sustain grain yields, but also looking at ways to fix old stands that have become less productive.” Breeding and management challenges aside, perennial grains are moving forward. More than 200 ac of Kernza have been planted throughout the U.S. and beyond, and adventure clothier Patagonia is investing in the crop as part of its recently established sustainable food business venture, Patagonia Provisions. In October, Patagonia Provisions announced the release of the first commercially available beer to be made with Kernza, Long Root Ale. “We’re at an exciting point right now because we’ve partnered with Patagonia Provisions, and we’re growing 120 ac of Kernza for them in conjunction with a group of farmers in northern Minnesota,” Jungers says. Beyond Patagonia, however, the economic drivers for perennial grain development have been limited. Certain wheatgrasses have been eyed for biofuel production, but cheaper oil and gas prices in recent years have tempered excitement around these so-called energy crops and stagnated their development. But Jungers does see a commercial path forward: he feels leveraging Kernza as both a grain crop and a source of cattle forage could give growers an alternate revenue stream and reduce risks if the grain market isn’t fully developed or experiences volatility. “With intermediate wheatgrass, there’s a lot of vegetative biomass growth in the early spring and in the fall after harvest,” he explains. “All this leafy green material would be nutritious forage for cattle. A dual-use crop and forage system would give farmers more options and make the crop more economically viable.” In October, Patagonia Provisions announced the release of the first commercially available beer to be made with Kernza, Long Root Ale. According to Culman, while there’s been solid, steady progress with Kernza, those looking to bear fruit


overnight can forget it. He says a great deal of work still remains in taking the grains from farm to table—something he’s optimistic about. “In some ways, perennial grains have traditionally been relegated to being a pretty far out, radical idea,” Culman says. “But the reality is that there’s a lot of scientists from all over working on this right now—it’s not some pie in the sky dream, and progress is being made. Do we have a long way to go? Of course, we do. But if you look at the 50 to 60 years of intensive breeding and billions of dollars that went into corn, you quickly realize that you can’t expect a lot of progress without the investment.” E. Lubofsky, contributing writer to CSA News magazine Master Gardener Application Deadline Extended The Ashtabula County Extension office has extended the application deadline until December 1, 2016 for the 2017 Ashtabula & Lake County Master Gardener training program. If you have a strong interest in gardening and enjoy helping others, you are invited to apply to become an Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener volunteer for Ashtabula County. To become an OSU Extension Master Garden volunteer, you must attend 11 training sessions held from January to April 2017 and volunteer 50 hours of horticultural service to the community through Extension educational programming after the training. Such service could include teaching adults and youth about gardening, planting and maintaining Extension demonstration gardens, answering gardening questions from the public, judging flower and vegetable projects at local fairs, or assisting community garden participants. As a benefit of becoming a Master Gardener, you will increase your knowledge and understanding of such varied horticultural topics as best cultural practices for growing flowers and vegetables, house plant care, plant disease, lawn care, and insect pest identification and control and much, much more. Course topics include: history of OSU Extension, plant physiology, soils, composting, fertilizers, herbs, houseplants, plant propagation, plant pathology, diagnostics, entomology, integrated pest management, vegetables, lawns, woody ornamentals, fruits, landscape maintenance, and making effective presentations. The dates for this year’s training program are: January 25;; February 1, 9, 15 & 22;; March 1, 8, 15 & 22 and April 5 & 19. This program is taught in conjunction with the Lake County Master Gardener program. Five of the sessions will be taught at the Ashtabula County Extension Office in Jefferson and five will be taught in Lake County. All courses will be taught from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There is a $210 course fee that covers course materials, refreshments, and speaker travel costs. Registration is limited and all applications are due by December 1, 2016. Please call the Ashtabula County Extension Office at 440-576-9008 for more information or for a complete application packet. 2016-17 Ashtabula County Plat Books Available OSU Extension is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2016-2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books. A fundraiser for the Ashtabula County 4-H program, this book makes a great gift for the avid hunter, hiker or bird watcher of the family! Updated full-color Index Maps show each township's geographic location in detail. A complete index of owners is listed alphabetically by last name in the back of the book. Each plat book is $25 plus tax ($26.69). Call the Extension Office today at 440-576-9008 to reserve your copy. There are also limited 2013 Plat Books still available on CLEARANCE for $15.00 + tax.


“Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit” Workshop to be held on December 1, 2016 Many experts are predicting low commodity prices and farm profitability levels for next year. So needless to say, planning will be crucial for farmers are they head into 2017. To help farm managers take a hard look at where their business stands, OSU Extension is offering a workshop titled, “Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit” on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ashtabula County Extension office located at 39 Wall Street in Jefferson, Ohio. Registration and refreshments will begin at 9:30 a.m. This workshop is designed to help farm families and small business owners develop a Success Score Card for their business. During the workshop, participants will learn how to rate their Financial, Leadership, Marketing, Production, Technology and Wellness Skills and learn how each can drive or stall a business. Participants will also learn the critical financial management tools & techniques and other management skills necessary to be successful in today’s competitive world. The featured speaker for this workshop will be Russ Coltman, Owner of Coltman Information Management. Russ has over 30 years of working with agricultural managers with their accounting. He has been great at helping owners troubleshoot the bottlenecks in their operations. Russ will share how managers can use the success score card he developed to think more strategic both in the short-term as well as in the long term. Learn more about business assessments, using financial statements, cost of production calculations, wellness indicators, and how to utilize financial professionals. The fee to attend this program is $15 per person and is limited to the first 40 registrants. Pre-register is requested by November 23, 2016. This fee includes lunch and program materials. More information about this program can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008 and a program flyer can be found at: http://go.osu.edu/ne-events Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop to be held on January 18, 2017 OSU Extension will be hosting a farm success and estate planning workshop titled “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ashtabula County Extension office. If you are thinking of how and when to transfer your farm business to the next generation, then this workshop is one which you will not want to miss. This workshop is designed to help farm families develop a succession plan for their farm business. Attend and learn ways to successfully transfer management skills and the farm’s business assets from one generation to the next. Learn how to have the crucial conversations about the future of your farm. This workshop will challenge farm families to actively plan for the future of the farm business. Farm families are encouraged to bring members from each generation to the workshop. Plan today for the future success of your family business! The featured speakers for this event will include: Robert Moore, Attorney at Law, Wright & Moore Law Company and David Marrison, Extension Educator for Ashtabula County. The fee for this workshop is $20 per


person with a registration deadline of January 11, 2017. This class will be limited to the first 40 registrants. The fee includes lunch and program materials. More information about this program can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008 and a program flyer can be found at: http://go.osu.edu/ne-events OSU Extension Trumbull County is Hiring! OSU Extension in Trumbull County is currently accepting applications for the SNAP-Ed Program Assistant Position until December 4, 2016. This position will use standardized curriculum materials to teach food, nutrition, food resource management, and other related topics to low-income adults, youth, and/or families as part of the Education branch of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) in a variety of community settings;; use standardized evaluation instruments to assess program participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors to determine educational needs and impacts;; refer program participants to appropriate assistance programs;; recruit adults for the program by collaborating with community agencies and programs, as well as using other tools of promotion;; recruit youth for the program by collaborating with schools serving 50% or more free and reduced meals;; participate in staff development and training opportunities to enhance knowledge of nutrition topics and successful methods for nutrition education;; regular travel will be required throughout the county and occasionally to the state office and other regional locations around the state. This is a grant-funded position which is renewable by the sponsor agency and by OSU Extension. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;; experience working in low-income environments, teaching to a variety of audiences (youth/adult), and knowledge of nutrition or other health-related topics. For more information, or to apply, visit https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/74357. David’s Weekly News Column Published December 2, 2016- Jefferson Gazette and December 6, 2016 -Star Beacon Hello, Ashtabula County! I cannot believe that December is here already! Where has the year gone? As we begin the final month of the year, I would like to invite local farmers to register now for our farm estate planning meeting to be held next month, provide information on our plat book sales, and provide information on two great grain marketing meetings being offered by our friends at Penn State Extension. Have a great December!

****** I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting a farm succession and estate planning workshop titled “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ashtabula County Extension office. If you are thinking of how and when to transfer your farm business to the next generation, then this workshop is one which you will not want to miss. This workshop is designed to help farm families develop a succession plan for their farm business. Attend and learn ways to successfully transfer management skills and the farm’s business assets from one generation to the next. Learn how to have the crucial conversations about the future of your farm. This workshop will challenge farm families to actively plan for the future of the farm business. Farm families are encouraged to bring members from each generation to the workshop. Plan today for the future success of your family business!


The featured speakers for this event will include: Robert Moore, Attorney at Law, Wright & Moore Law Company and David Marrison, Extension Educator for Ashtabula County. The fee for this workshop is $20 per person with a registration deadline of January 11, 2017. This class will be limited to the first 40 registrants. The fee includes lunch and program materials. More information about this program can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008 and a program flyer can be found at: http://go.osu.edu/ne-events

******* OSU Extension is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2016-2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books. A fundraiser for the Ashtabula County 4-H program, this book makes a great gift for the avid hunter, hiker or bird watcher of the family! Updated full-color Index Maps show each township's geographic location in detail. A complete index of owners is listed alphabetically by last name in the back of the book. Each plat book is $25 plus tax ($26.69). Stop by the Ashtabula County Extension office at 39 Wall Street in Jefferson, Ohio to get your copy today.

******* I am pleased to share information on a grain marketing seminar being sponsored by Pennsylvania Grain Processing, Ag Choice Farm Credit, and Penn State Extension in December. Two of these programs will be held just a short drive away for many of our corn and soybean producers. These programs will feature Dave Fogel, Vice President with Advance Trading, Inc. (ATI). One option will be to travel over the state line to Hoss’s Steak and Seafood House in Meadville, Pennsylvania on Monday, December 12, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The second option is on Tuesday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Bronzewood Golf Course in Kinsman, Ohio. Dave Fogel has been with ATI since 1984 and has an understanding of our cash markets through his clientele from Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. He has been a speaker at several national type meetings, including Commodity Classic. Dave believes the challenges producers face today can be daunting and finding the time to monitor, understand, and execute grain marketing has become increasingly difficult. Today's marketing plan can often appear to be based on logistics and cash flow—not on risk management. However, marketing grain and livestock demands expertise, experience, and constant attention. This educational event is pre-paid with no fee to participate. To register contact Pennsylvania Grain Processing at 877-880-6589 or Brian Kelly at 814-913-3130 or Nikki Moore at 814-913-3131. With the prices for corn and soybeans expected to be low for 2017, this would be a great seminar for local crop producers to attend.

****** Black Friday reminds me of how commercialized our Christmas season has become. Have we forgotten the real reason for this season? To close today’s column, I would like to share a quote from President Calvin Coolidge who stated, “Christmas is a not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. Have a good and safe day!


David Marrison Lee Beers Ashtabula County Extension Office Trumbull County Extension Office

39 Wall Street 520 West Main Street

Jefferson, OH 44047 Cortland, OH 44410

440-576-9008 330-638-6783

[email protected] [email protected]

ashtabula.osu.edu trumbull.osu.edu

“Planning for the Future of Your Farm”

This workshop is designed to help farm families develop a succession plan

for their farm business. Attend and learn ways to successfully transfer management skills and the farm’s business assets from one generation to the next. Learn how to have the crucial conversations about the future of

your farm. This workshop will challenge farm families to actively plan for the future of the farm business. Farm families are encouraged to bring

members from each generation to the workshop. Plan today for the future success of your family business!

Featured Speakers Include:

Robert Moore Attorney at Law, Wright & Moore Law Company. David Marrison OSU Associate Professor & Extension Educator for Ashtabula County

Other Registration information:

Registrations limited to first 40 persons. Pre-register by January 11, 2017

Cost is $20 per person.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Morning Refreshments & Registration Begins at 9:00 a.m.

Ashtabula County Extension Office 39 Wall Street

Jefferson, Ohio 44047 440-576-9008


RobertMoore

Session Topics Key questions to answer when planning for the future of the family farm

business Family communication in the farm transition process Analyzing the family farm business/keeping the business competitive into the

future Providing income for multiple generations Developing the next generation of farm managers Farm succession with multiple offspring and family members: Fair vs. Equal Retirement strategies Preparing for the un-expected Strategies to get my farm and family affairs in order Analyzing risk in today’s world Long term health care issues and costs Farm business structures and their role in estate and transition planning Estate and transfer strategies Buy/sell agreements Trusts and life insurance Tax implications of estate and transition planning What will my lawyer need from me?

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Planning for the Future of Your Farm Registration

Pre-registration is required. The cost is $20 per person. Registration deadline is January 11, 2017. Make Checks payable to OSU Extension. Mail checks and registration to: OSU Extension- Ashtabula County, 39 Wall Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047. Please detach and return this form with your payment.

Name of Attendee(s)________________________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________________________

Phone____________________________ Email_________________________________

$________$20 per person For more information, call 440-576-9008 Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on

a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

“Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit”

This workshop is designed to help farm families and small business owners develop a Success Score Card for their business. Learn how to rate your

Financial, Leadership, Marketing, Production, Technology and Wellness Skills and how each can drive or stall your business. Participants

will learn the critical financial management tools & techniques and other management skills necessary to be successful in today’s competitive world.

Attend and learn more about the Success Score Card and how it can help you think more strategic about your business. Learn more about business assessments, using financial statements, cost of production calculations,

mental wellness, and utilizing financial professionals.

Featured Speakers Include:

Russ Coltman Coltman Information Management David Marrison OSU Associate Professor & Extension Educator for Ashtabula County

Other Registration information:

Registrations limited to first 40 persons. Pre-register by November 23, 2016

Cost is $15 per person.

Thursday, December 1, 2016 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Morning Refreshments & Registration at 9:30 a.m.

Ashtabula County Extension Office 39 Wall Street

Jefferson, Ohio 44047 440-576-9008


Program Location Ashtabula County Extension Office

39 Wall Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047

440-576-9008 http://ashtabula.osu.edu

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Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit Registration

Pre-registration is required. The cost is $15 per person. Registration deadline is November 23, 2016. Make Checks payable to OSU Extension. Mail checks and registration to: OSU Extension- Ashtabula County, 39 Wall Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047. Please detach and return this form with your payment.

Name of Attendee(s)________________________________________________________________

Address__________________________________________________________________________

Phone____________________________ Email_________________________________

$________$15 per person For more information, call 440-576-9008 Registration deadline is November 23, 2016 CFAES provides research and related educational

programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information:

http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

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