64° - 2:35 amWhere:
OSU Mansfield Campus, Mansfield, OH (Map)
When:
All Day
Description:
OSU MANSFIELD - Four full day workshops are scheduled to be presented on the OSU campus in Mansfield, Ohio. They are: TREE SCHOOL, Saturday, May 18, 2013; and NAME THAT TREE, Friday, June 7, 2013. Lunch and materials are included in the cost of each workshop.
When OSU Mansfield opened its first building in 1966, miles of farmland and woodlands surrounded the campus. Today there is a 600 acre area of woods that is being considered for use as outdoor type recreation, forestry education, use of timber, and research opportunity. The Mansfield campus is working with OSU Extension and the Ohio Woodland Stewards to develop a woodlands management plan. The classes mentioned above are a beginning blossom to that partnership. Seehttp://woodlandstewards.osu.edu for brochures or call 614-688-3421 for those currently not on the website.
TREE SCHOOL, another concurrent session workshop of twenty (20) different presentations, each one and one-half hour in length. These five (5) concurrent sessions of four (4) talks each, are for the Ohio landowner and nature lover alike. Concurrent sessions range from tree topics, beekeeping, wildlife issues, aquatic plants, invasive plants, farm uses of wood, hobby maple syrup. Check the website for the specific topics, download the brochure or call 614-688-3421.
NAME THAT TREE is our very popular basic tree identification workshop that we present every season. Go to http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu to register.
Online registration with credit card is available atwww.woodlandstewards.osu.edu. Brochures can be downloaded from the website. Questions? Call 614-688-3421 or email ohiowoods@osu.edu. Make checks payable to The Ohio State University, and mail to: Ohio Woodland Stewards Program, SENR, 2021 Coffey Road, 210 Kottman Hall, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Where:
Graves Mountain Lodge · Syria, VA (Map)
When:
05/22/2013 - 05/25/2013
Description:
Join the American Forage and Grassland Council along with Virginia Forage and Grassland Council and Virginia Cooperative Extension in Syria Virginia, for the very best in education and networking. You’ll hear and see relevant presentations delivered by on-the-ground practitioners. From the beginning of the tour to the end, you’ll find activities and information designed to help you merge environment and economics, while re-inventing green with forages.
Highlights
Tour stops at successful operations with hands on presentations
The AFGC National Hay Contest
Networking opportunities designed to keep you connected with your peers
Specialized Guest Tour
The 2013 AFGC Annual Tour will bring producers, scientists, and forage industry professionals together from across the United States. Attendees will learn about the benefits of managed grazing systems, improved forage production systems, increased profitability, and more.
This is your chance to attend a high-profile educational event and meet fellow producers, farmers, colleagues, educators and see friends from across the United States while experiencing first hand farm operations .
Where:
Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio (Map)
When:
05/25/2013 - 05/27/2013
Description:
Seven leading breeds of sheep have chosen the state of Ohio to host their 2013 National Sales. Southdowns, Corriedales, Shropshires, and Natural Colored sheep will be offered for sale during the Big Ohio Sale Weekend, Thursday – Saturday, May 9, 10 & 11 at the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton, Ohio.
The three day event will see approximately 900 head of sheep representing 11 different breeds of sheep sell. In addition to Corriedales, Shropshires, Southdowns, and Natural Colored sheep, Cheviots, Oxfords, Dorpers, Montadales, Hampshires, Suffolks and Wether Sires and Dams will also be sold.
Most breeds will offer special Futurity nominated ewe lambs and yearling in their classes for sale. The timing of the event sets before every National, 4H, FFA and junior show ownership deadline.
Tunis, Border Leicesters and Romneys have chosen to hold their National Sales in conjunction with the Great Lakes Sale held Saturday and Sunday, May 25 & 26 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio. The Great Lakes Sheep and Wool Festival also that weekend on the fairgrounds is an excellent backdrop for those three breeds plus 17 other breeds of sheep that sell in Wooster. The Eastern Regional Rambouillet and Merino Sales will also be held that weekend as well as strong offerings of Cheviots, Columbias, Finnsheep, Icelandics, Hampshires, Lincolns, Polled Dorsets, Natural Coloreds, Montadales, Polypays, Shropshires, Suffolks, Targhees, Wether Sires and Dams and Club Lambs. Over 300 head will be sold at Wooster as well as new and used sheep equipment, fleeces and crafts.
“Enthusiasm for purebred sheep is high and the state of Ohio sets midway between East Coast and Western Cornbelt breeders who represent the biggest numbers of purebred breeders in the nation”, said Greg Deakin, Sale Manager at both events. “To have the trust of the leadership of seven different breeds pick Ohio for their National Sales gives potential buyers the confidence to attend the sales and be offered some of the finest genetics in their breed. It also says a lot for the Ohio Sheep Industry”, said Deakin.
Deakin also complimented both the Preble County and Wayne County Fairgrounds for being very accommodating and functional for the events. The fairgrounds managers, Duane Grimme, Eaton and Don Reichert, Wooster, and their work crews understand the magnitude of the weekends and do everything they can hosting these National events. Last year’s sales attracted over 1100 buyers from 38 different states and Canada.
Entries for both events close in mid-March. For more information about the sales contact Banner Sale Management Service, PO Box 500, Cuba, IL 61427, 309/785-5058, or www.bannersheepmagazine.com.
Where:
(Map)
When:
05/28/2013
Description:
Lely, the world leader in robotic milking systems, will host “Robotic milking 101,” a FREE online discussion with dairy producers who are currently using the technology. The 60-minute Webinar will discuss a new approach to farm management with robotic milking versus conventional milking.“Robotic Milking 101” is the first in a series of three Webinars Lely has scheduled for 2013 and will serve as an introduction to automation, including the basics of preparation and startup.
A recording of the Webinar will be available after May 28 by visiting www.lelylife.com/robotic-milking-webinar.
For more information and to register for this FREE Webinar, please visit www.lelylife.com/robotic-milking-webinar or contact Kelley Crosbie (Kelley@akcmarketing.com or 515-661-5792).
Where:
OSU Mansfield Campus, Mansfield, OH (Map)
When:
All Day
Description:
OSU MANSFIELD - Four full day workshops are scheduled to be presented on the OSU campus in Mansfield, Ohio.
NAME THAT TREE, Friday, June 7, 2013. Lunch and materials are included in the cost of each workshop.
When OSU Mansfield opened its first building in 1966, miles of farmland and woodlands surrounded the campus. Today there is a 600 acre area of woods that is being considered for use as outdoor type recreation, forestry education, use of timber, and research opportunity. The Mansfield campus is working with OSU Extension and the Ohio Woodland Stewards to develop a woodlands management plan. The classes mentioned above are a beginning blossom to that partnership. Seehttp://woodlandstewards.osu.edu for brochures or call 614-688-3421 for those currently not on the website.
NAME THAT TREE is our very popular basic tree identification workshop that we present every season. Go to http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu to register.
Online registration with credit card is available atwww.woodlandstewards.osu.edu. Brochures can be downloaded from the website. Questions? Call 614-688-3421 or email ohiowoods@osu.edu. Make checks payable to The Ohio State University, and mail to: Ohio Woodland Stewards Program, SENR, 2021 Coffey Road, 210 Kottman Hall, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Where:
Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH (Map)
When:
All Day
Description:
Eastern Ohio Hereford Association Junior Show
Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 11:00a.m.
Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH
Contact Jane Johnson 330-767-3877
Where:
Noble County Fairgrounds, Caldwell, OH (Map)
When:
All Day
Description:
Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Association Junior Show
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Noble County Fairgrounds, Caldwell, OH
Contact Rick Van Fleet 740-732-4783
Where:
5328 County Road 22, Archbold (Map)
When:
06/21/2013
Description:
A look at three successful and economically viable farms in Fulton County, including a winery, a goat cheese farm and a traditional family-run farm that has modified its production to include organic produce, community supported agriculture subscriptions, and high tunnel greenhouse production. The tour will include stops at Kinsman Farm, Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery, and Knotty Vines Farm and Winery.
Contact Eric Richer, 419-337-9210 or richer.5@osu.edu.
Where:
5500 Canal Rd., Pleasantville (Map)
When:
07/12/2013
Description:
A look at the 70-acre Berry Family Farm, which direct-markets freezer beef and value-added products, including beef snack sticks, jerky and summer sausage. Participants can learn how to direct-market beef to consumers.Contact Hogan, 740-653-5419 or hogan.1@osu.edu.
Where:
OSU South Centers, 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon (Map)
When:
08/15/2013
Description:
A look at the new hops research planting effort and discussion of malting barley research. Participants can learn about new hop cultivars; innovative hop production techniques; insect and disease control methods; and harvesting, processing and marketing techniques that can be adopted by Ohio farmers wanting to provide hops for Ohio's breweries. Contact 740-289-2071 ext. 132 or mcglothin.4@osu.edu.
Where:
2353 York St., Toledo (Map)
When:
08/17/2013
Description:
A tour of Magyar Garden, an urban community garden on the east side of Toledo, where some 15 to 30 families grow food. Contact 419- 578-6783 or richter.71@osu.edu.
Where:
13737 Middleton Pike, in Bowling Green. (Map)
When:
09/5/2013
Description:
A tour of the Organic Valley corn variety plot, where participants will learn about an organic grain crop and Zeolite soil amendment research, pest scouting and organic controls. Contact 419-354-9050 or sundermeier.5@osu.edu.
Where:
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center research field, 5082 Oil City Road, Wooster (Map)
When:
09/5/2013
Description:
A look at the new hops research planting effort and discussion of malting barley research. Participants can learn about new hop cultivars; innovative hop production techniques; insect and disease control methods; and harvesting, processing and marketing techniques that can be adopted by Ohio farmers wanting to provide hops for Ohio's breweries. Contact 330-263-3725 or jones.728@osu.edu.
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