Top Stories
2012 Northeast Ohio Private Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Sessions
The OSU Extension offices in northeast Ohio would like to remind farmers who need their private pesticide applicators license renewed by March 31, 2012 that six re-certification sessions will be held in four locations for Northeast Ohio. These sessions will be on January 13 in Medina, January 20 in Williamsfield (two sessions), February 10 in Parkman (two sessions), and March 8 in Perry. Please see more information for dates, times, and registration form.
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Announcements
Northeast Ohio Agronomy School on January 31, 2012 in Williamsfield, Ohio
The OSU Extension offices in northeast Ohio are pleased to announce the Northeast Ohio Agronomy Day will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Williamsfield Community Center in Williamsfield, Ohio. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.
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County News
Fruit, Vegetable Safety Program
A program on preventing microbial contamination on fruit and vegetable farms takes place in northeast Ohio on March 30. Hours are 1-4 p.m. at the Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, in Burton in Geauga County. Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPS, for fruit and vegetable production are the focus. “The Food and Drug Administration will be releasing draft standards for safe production of fruits and vegetables later this year,” said Ashley Kulhanek of Ohio State University’s Fruit and Vegetable Safety Team, the program’s sponsor. “So it’s a good time to learn about GAPS.”
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New Pesticide Applicator
Training will focus on certification for CORE (safety). Study materials for all categories may be purchased. Monday, February 6, 2012 1:00 - 4:30 pm Ohio State University Extension Office Patterson Center, Burton Fairgrounds 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH 44021
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State News
Farm "Outlook" for 2012 is Posted Here
Listen to the "live" Outlook presentations by OSU Extension economists
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"Financial & Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Leases/Royalties Workshops" to be Held
“A $1.00 meeting which may save you thousands!” OSU Extension in Northeast Ohio is pleased to be offering workshops during the winter of 2012 to help landowners understand the financial and tax implications of oil & gas leases/royalties. This workshop titled “Financial & Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Leases/Royalties in Northeast Ohio will feature David Marrison, OSU Extension Associate Professor, who will discuss the financial and tax implications of Marcellus Shale Leases.
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