From News and Media Relations:
03/04/2009
April 23 Workshop to Help Explain Farmland Oil, Gas Leases
OLD WASHINGTON, Ohio — A new workshop by OSU Extension will help you make heads or tales of an oil and gas lease.
03/04/2009
How Will Ohio's New Fence Law Affect You? Find Out April 8
OLD WASHINGTON, Ohio — OSU Extension’s Guernsey County office invites you to a Fence Law Workshop April 8 in Old Washington.
03/04/2009
Study: Children, Teens Need More Fruits and Vegetables than Juice and French Fries
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Children and teenagers tend to rely too much on juice for their fruit intake and on french fries for their vegetable intake, according to an Ohio State University study.
03/03/2009
Economists to Offer Insight into the Economic Crisis During Live Webcast
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As the world financial crisis deepens and the economic downtown continues, Ohio State University Extension economists will offer insight on policy decisions, U.S. international relations and rural/urban economies during a live Webcast on March 17.
03/03/2009
OSU Extension Workshop to Explore Bioenergy Opportunities in Southern Ohio
PIKETON, Ohio -- With nearly 70 percent of southern Ohio's land cover invested in farmland and forests, opportunities abound to convert those resources into bioenergy products. An Ohio State University workshop will be offered this month that will explore the feasibility of producing and processing bioenergy crops to meet growing energy demands while stimulating the local economy.
03/03/2009
OSU Extension Workshop to Tackle Legal Issues in Agriculture
CORRECTION: We have corrected the area code in the last paragraph of this news release. We're sorry for any inconvenience the error may have caused.
FINDLAY, Ohio -- Legal issues in agriculture will be the focus of a one-day Ohio State University Extension conference on March 25.
03/02/2009
Growing Berries for Optimum Health Benefits
WOOSTER, Ohio – Black raspberries contain cancer-fighting properties, but how much those compounds benefit the consumer may depend on environmental factors and cultural practices, according to Ohio State University research.
03/02/2009
Biofuel from Algae? Learn More March 6
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hear how algae can help make biofuel when Ross Youngs, Univenture Inc. and AlgaeVenture Systems LLC, presents “Bioalgae: A Potential Source of Biodiesel" March 6 at Ohio State.
03/02/2009
Berries' Health Benefits, Plant Scientists' Role: March 6 Talk
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The winter seminar series of Ohio State’s Department of Horticulture and Crop Science continues March 6 with “The Health-promoting Properties of Rubus Phytonutrients: A Role for Plant Scientists in the Crop-to-table-to-clinic Research Continuum.”
03/02/2009
'From Conflict to Collaboration': March 5 Talk Looks at Eco Decisions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Utah State’s Steven Daniels, who works in the fields of rural development and natural-resource policy, will deliver “From Conflict to Collaboration: A Discourse-based Approach to Environmental Decisions” March 5 at Ohio State.
03/01/2009
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Backyard Fruits That You Can Grow (for the Week of March 1, 2009)
Q. Dear Twig: OK, here’s another kiwifruit. So what did you mean, “more cool backyard fruits” last week?
02/27/2009
Chow Line: Do what you can to get enough calcium (for 3/8/09)
Is there an age-related guideline for calcium intake? As an older man, I want to be sure I'm getting enough.
02/24/2009
'Futures of Farming' Conference to Field Tough Ag Questions
OXFORD, Ohio -- Molly Bean Smith, a research associate with Ohio State University's Social Responsibility Initiative, will present data from the 2008 Ohio Survey of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Issues at the "Futures of Farming" conference on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Miami University's Marcum Conference Center.
02/24/2009
Crop Production Information Means Big Savings for Ohio Farmers
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio farmers and agribusiness who turn to Ohio State University Extension's Crop Observation and Recommendation Network newsletter have used the information to boost their profits -- to the tune of nearly $10 million, according to a recent OSU Extension survey.
02/24/2009
U.S. Rep. Boccieri Learns About Clean Energy, Bio-products at OARDC Tour
WOOSTER, Ohio — U.S. Rep John Boccieri of Ohio’s 16th District learned about the many innovative ways the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) is collaborating with industry to develop renewable, domestic sources of energy, fuels and industrial products during a Feb. 17 tour of the center’s Wooster campus.
02/23/2009
April 18 Timber Selling Workshop: Good for Your Wallet, Good for Your Woods
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Do right by both your woods and your wallet whenever you sell your timber. Learn how in a one-day workshop led by Ohio forestry experts.
02/23/2009
Ohioans Finding Economic Benefits in Protecting Humans and the Environment Through OSU Extension Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio State University Extension program, created in the 1970s to promote public safety and a cleaner environment, has had an unexpected purpose in recent times: It has become a source of economic stability for thousands of Ohioans.
02/23/2009
Clean Green Energy from Sewage? Hear How Feb. 27
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sewage and manure can give us clean green energy. Hear how Feb. 27 in a talk at Ohio State.
02/23/2009
'50 Years of Conservation': Feb. 26 Talk Features Nature Conservancy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The winter seminar series of Ohio State’s School of Environment and Natural Resources continues Feb. 26 with “The Nature Conservancy in Ohio: 50 Years of Conservation.”
02/23/2009
Feb. 27 Talk: What Farmers Think, Why It's Important
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s Doug Doohan will deliver “What Farmers Really Think, and Why It’s Important” Feb. 27 as part of the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science's winter seminar series.
02/23/2009
More OSU Extension Farm Bill Meetings Planned
NORWALK, Ohio -- From payment limitations to adjusted gross income to the new farm support programs, farmers, agricultural businesses and others in the industry will learn more about the details of the 2008 Farm Bill through an Ohio State University Extension educational meeting.
02/22/2009
Smart Stuff with Twig Walkingstick: Cool Cold Kiwis (for the Week of Feb. 22, 2009)
Q. Dear Twig: OK, here’s your kiwifruit. So how can I grow my own kiwifruit?
02/20/2009
Ohio State Faculty Member Honored as Fellow of Food Systems Leadership Institute
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio State University professor was one of 20 fellows of the Food Systems Leadership Institute honored at the annual meeting of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) in Chicago.
02/20/2009
Chow Line: Just how much vitamin D is enough? (for 3/1/09)
Has the recommended amount of vitamin D for adults been increased recently?
02/20/2009
'Unexpected World Impact': Purdue's Nelson Honored with Ohio State's Harris Award
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A Purdue University professor, known worldwide for his research in aseptic packaging, will accept Ohio State University's Harris Award for Excellence in Food Science and Technology on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
02/20/2009
Grow Fresh Fruit in Your Own Backyard: New Book Shows You How
COLUMBUS, Ohio — You can grow your own fruit in your own backyard. Grapes, apples, pears, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, even hardy kiwis. And a new book by Ohio State University Extension can help you do it.
02/20/2009
Get 4 Kinds of Trash Recycled Free at Scarlet, Gray, Green Fair
WOOSTER, Ohio — You can learn about recycling and also do it at the April 22 Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair in Wooster. You can take four kinds of trash there to be safely, securely recycled — all free.
02/19/2009
'Diabetic Chef' to Inspire, Empower in Columbus March 30
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When people first get a diagnosis of diabetes, they often feel an extreme loss of control. They fear the illness will take over their entire life.
02/19/2009
Registration Open for April 1-2 Ohio Compost Operator Course
WOOSTER, Ohio — Twenty-five people who really dig composting will go to school here soon. They’ll end up digging it even deeper and also on a bigger scale. And you can be one of them.
02/19/2009
Sign Up for April 4 Tri-state Woodland, Wildlife Workshop
The 2009 Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop — 20 sessions on trees, bats, quail, ponds, forests, mushrooms and more — takes place April 4 in Cincinnati.
02/19/2009
OSU Extension Clermont County to Host Farm Bill Program
OWENSVILLE, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension in Clermont County will host a free 2008 Farm Bill program to aid farmers and other individuals in making the best business decisions for their farm operations.
02/19/2009
Popular Cheese-Making Workshop Returns to Ohio
JEFFERSON, Ohio -- Enhance your dairy operation with a farmstead cheese business with the aid of an Ohio State University Extension cheese-making workshop.
