Master Gardener program begins
By
John Grimes-
Remember what they say about Ohio weather: If you don’t like the weather today, just wait because it is probably going to change tomorrow! While the weather may not have changed quite that quickly, the bitter cold and frozen ground of a couple of weeks ago has been replaced by rain and mud. If you don’t like the current conditions, don’t complain too loudly as they will probably change in short order!
Master Gardener School
OSU Extension is pleased to announce an upcoming Master Gardener Program in 2010 for area clientele. It will be held on Fridays for 14 weeks starting on Feb. 12 and concluding in May 2010. (Dates may vary due to unforeseen circumstances, i.e. inclement weather). All sessions will be held at the Southern State Community College (Fincastle), 12681 U.S. 62, Sardinia 45171.
The Master Gardener Program is a practical and intensive training program designed to educate participants in the following horticultural topics: soils and fertilization, botany, herbaceous and woody ornamentals, weeds, plant pathology, entomology, plant propagation, integrated pest management, backyard fruit and vegetable production, houseplants, lawn maintenance, tree identification, and much more.
After completing the program and final exam, individuals will be required to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours and complete 10 hours of advanced training to become a Master Gardener volunteer. These individuals volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for area residents through OSU Extension. Volunteer hours can be completed in your county of residence. A background check and fingerprinting are required for all OSU Volunteers. This must be completed by Feb. 4, which is prior to the beginning of the Master Gardener classes.
A short interview to discuss your interest in becoming a Master Gardener is also required prior to Feb. 4. Please call the Brown County Extension office at 937-378-6716 for times and dates for the interviews.
The cost for the entire 14-week course is $175 per person if registered before Feb. 4. Registration received on Feb. 5 or later, cost will be $200. Questions about the Master Gardener program can be directed to David Dugan, County Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, at the OSU Extension-Brown County, Ohio Valley EERA, office at 937-378-6716.
(A $75 rebate is available to those who complete the Master Gardener volunteer requirements.)
Managing Dynamic
Change in 2010
No one can deny the past two and a half years in the beef cattle business can be characterized as quickly changing and rapidly evolving. Along with rapid change come management issues many have seldom dealt with in the past. As Ohio’s cattlemen look to the future, understanding and carefully managing these tumultuous times will be paramount to sustainability within the industry.
With these thoughts in mind and on the heels of the largely successful series of meetings last winter entitled Managing Dynamic Change in the Beef Cattle Industry, a follow-up series has been scheduled for this winter. Managing Dynamic Change in 2010 will be hosted on four Wednesdays and Thursdays during February and March in two different locations in the heart of “cow country.” Insightful and Nationally recognized speakers will guide participants through the process of gaining an understanding of today’s beef cattle business realities, reviewing strategies which will optimize whole herd profitability, and looking closely at the alternative production practices which can keep the progressive cattleman profitable during these challenging times.
Featured presenters will include University of Kentucky beef cattle reproduction specialist Les Anderson, UK Extension beef cattle specialist Darrah Bullock, Mark McCully from Certified Angus Beef, Dr. Carla Huston, DVM, PhD from Mississippi State University, and University of Kentucky forage specialist Dr. Garry Lacefield. Also on the program will be Ohio State University Extension’s own Matt Roberts from the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics.
The program will be hosted on the Wednesday evenings of Feb. 3, 10, 17 and March 10 in the Highland County Training & Employment Center in Hillsboro and repeated on the Thursday evenings of Feb. 4, 11, 18 and March 11 at the Alexander H.S. at Albany in Athens County. Plan to come straight from the calving pasture to either location if you must since each evening will begin with supper promptly at 6 p.m. followed immediately by the program.
Managing Dynamic Change in 2010 is sponsored by The Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Cattleman’s Association with financial support from the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation.
Patterned in the image of past Ohio Feed Management & Technology and also the Ohio Cow/Calf Schools, these will be fast moving and forward thinking “must attend” sessions for cattlemen planning to stay on the cutting edge of a rapidly changing industry.
Registration cost for the entire series will be $25 per person.
Reservations may be made by sending the registration form http://beef.osu.edu/Flyers/MDCregis.pdf, and fee to the Ohio Cattleman’s Association and specifying which location you will be attending. Call OCA mailto:beef@ohiobeef.org (614.873.6736), John Grimes mailto:grimes.1@osu.edu, Highland County Ag Educator (937.393.1918) or Rory Lewandowski <mailto:lewandowski.11@osu.edu>, Athens County Ag Educator (740.593.8555) for more detailed information.
John Grimes is the Ohio State University Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Highland County. Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.
Keith L. Smith, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, Ohio State University Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.[[In-content Ad]]
Master Gardener School
OSU Extension is pleased to announce an upcoming Master Gardener Program in 2010 for area clientele. It will be held on Fridays for 14 weeks starting on Feb. 12 and concluding in May 2010. (Dates may vary due to unforeseen circumstances, i.e. inclement weather). All sessions will be held at the Southern State Community College (Fincastle), 12681 U.S. 62, Sardinia 45171.
The Master Gardener Program is a practical and intensive training program designed to educate participants in the following horticultural topics: soils and fertilization, botany, herbaceous and woody ornamentals, weeds, plant pathology, entomology, plant propagation, integrated pest management, backyard fruit and vegetable production, houseplants, lawn maintenance, tree identification, and much more.
After completing the program and final exam, individuals will be required to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours and complete 10 hours of advanced training to become a Master Gardener volunteer. These individuals volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for area residents through OSU Extension. Volunteer hours can be completed in your county of residence. A background check and fingerprinting are required for all OSU Volunteers. This must be completed by Feb. 4, which is prior to the beginning of the Master Gardener classes.
A short interview to discuss your interest in becoming a Master Gardener is also required prior to Feb. 4. Please call the Brown County Extension office at 937-378-6716 for times and dates for the interviews.
The cost for the entire 14-week course is $175 per person if registered before Feb. 4. Registration received on Feb. 5 or later, cost will be $200. Questions about the Master Gardener program can be directed to David Dugan, County Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, at the OSU Extension-Brown County, Ohio Valley EERA, office at 937-378-6716.
(A $75 rebate is available to those who complete the Master Gardener volunteer requirements.)
Managing Dynamic
Change in 2010
No one can deny the past two and a half years in the beef cattle business can be characterized as quickly changing and rapidly evolving. Along with rapid change come management issues many have seldom dealt with in the past. As Ohio’s cattlemen look to the future, understanding and carefully managing these tumultuous times will be paramount to sustainability within the industry.
With these thoughts in mind and on the heels of the largely successful series of meetings last winter entitled Managing Dynamic Change in the Beef Cattle Industry, a follow-up series has been scheduled for this winter. Managing Dynamic Change in 2010 will be hosted on four Wednesdays and Thursdays during February and March in two different locations in the heart of “cow country.” Insightful and Nationally recognized speakers will guide participants through the process of gaining an understanding of today’s beef cattle business realities, reviewing strategies which will optimize whole herd profitability, and looking closely at the alternative production practices which can keep the progressive cattleman profitable during these challenging times.
Featured presenters will include University of Kentucky beef cattle reproduction specialist Les Anderson, UK Extension beef cattle specialist Darrah Bullock, Mark McCully from Certified Angus Beef, Dr. Carla Huston, DVM, PhD from Mississippi State University, and University of Kentucky forage specialist Dr. Garry Lacefield. Also on the program will be Ohio State University Extension’s own Matt Roberts from the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics.
The program will be hosted on the Wednesday evenings of Feb. 3, 10, 17 and March 10 in the Highland County Training & Employment Center in Hillsboro and repeated on the Thursday evenings of Feb. 4, 11, 18 and March 11 at the Alexander H.S. at Albany in Athens County. Plan to come straight from the calving pasture to either location if you must since each evening will begin with supper promptly at 6 p.m. followed immediately by the program.
Managing Dynamic Change in 2010 is sponsored by The Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Cattleman’s Association with financial support from the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation.
Patterned in the image of past Ohio Feed Management & Technology and also the Ohio Cow/Calf Schools, these will be fast moving and forward thinking “must attend” sessions for cattlemen planning to stay on the cutting edge of a rapidly changing industry.
Registration cost for the entire series will be $25 per person.
Reservations may be made by sending the registration form http://beef.osu.edu/Flyers/MDCregis.pdf, and fee to the Ohio Cattleman’s Association and specifying which location you will be attending. Call OCA mailto:beef@ohiobeef.org (614.873.6736), John Grimes mailto:grimes.1@osu.edu, Highland County Ag Educator (937.393.1918) or Rory Lewandowski <mailto:lewandowski.11@osu.edu>, Athens County Ag Educator (740.593.8555) for more detailed information.
John Grimes is the Ohio State University Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Highland County. Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.
Keith L. Smith, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, Ohio State University Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.[[In-content Ad]]