About Horticulture
Ohio's diverse commercial agricultural, horticultural, and forestry industries contribute more than $82 billion annually to Ohio's economy. The Ohio State University has produced several outstanding publications as references. Fayette County Extension Office has a Horticulture Help Line to find answers to your horticulture questions. You can email a question to stover.131@osu.edu or call 740-335-1150.
County Horticulture News
Plants Get Sick Too
Since the beginning of agriculture, farmers have developed methods for managing weeds, insect pests and diseases. Due to the significant impact from pests and diseases, on both human and animal health, it is important for those interested in plants to develop a firm understanding of weed science, entomology (study of insects) and plant pathology (study of plant disease), and how to minimize losses caused by these important plant pests. This video will highlight plant diseases and give resources for more information on plant pathology. Also visit the Chlorofilms web site for more videos on plants: www.chlorofilms.org.
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Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash Borer
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