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New ServSafe 2026 Dates Announced!
course is ideal for food service managers and staff working in restaurants, schools, hospitals, and other ... 5 & 12 (Exam: Jan. 12, 1–4 PM) March 16 & 23 (Exam: Mar. 23, 1–4 PM) May 4 & 11 (Exam: May 11, ... Mahoning County has announced its 2026 schedule for ServSafe® Manager Certification courses. This ...
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Producers Should Plan Their Final Grazing Based On Conditions
host Clint Schroder, Coordinator for the OSU Extension Farm Business Analysis program. This is ... As we finish up the month of October, producers need to be looking toward next spring as they plan ... forage needs, and your management plans for the remainder of the fall and into next spring. To start the ...
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Biological Soil Health
respiration. CO 2 released by microbes during decomposition. This test is used as a proxy for the rate of ... performed and the rate at which those functions can occur. For example, is the soil biology mineralizing ... microbial activity in the soil. Microbial biomass carbon. This test is also used as a proxy for the amount ...
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Chemical Soil Health
Zn, Mn, Cu) is also essential for crop production although these nutrients are needed in small ... plants can take up nutrients to the long-term sustainability of farm productivity. For Ohio farmers and ... environmental functions. In Ohio, maintaining balanced soil chemistry is essential for productive farming, water ...
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2026 Programs
PESTICIDE AND FERTILIZER APPLICATOR TESTING Registration is required for these testing dates. Testing will ... Wauseon, OH 43567.  Register Here!  January 29, 2026 February 26, 2026 March 26, 2026 April 30, 2026 May ... Upcoming Programs CORN-SOYBEAN DAY January 16, 2026- More information coming soon!  ODA ...
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Soil Health
improving soil health when needed) is critical for not only food security but also water quality, air ... (nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/conservation-stewardship-program), and H2Ohio (h2.ohio.gov) help to lessen the financial burden on producers for adopting soil health ... (nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/202210/Cropland_InField_Soil_Health_Assessment_Guide.pdf). Soil health testing is needed less frequently (every three to five years) compared to soil ...
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Farmer Breakfast- Retirement: Making Your Money Last
Join us for our monthly Farmer Breakfast where Rory Stelzer, Edwards Jones Financial Advisor, will ... provide for your income needs Retirement income for the future Inflation, Health care expenses, Market ... volatility, and Unexpected events Register is due by Monday, November 10. Call 740-489-5300. ...
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Summer 2026 Select Sires, Inc. and World Wide Sires Internship
Select Sires, Inc is offering many internships for 2026 summer. Applications close November 1st! ... A list of the internships offered is below and to apply and for more information click here. Data ... introduction of LCT’s certification program to BxD producers, emphasizing the benefits of reduced GHG emissions ...
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New Ohio Mesonet expands weather data access, boosts agricultural resilience
“This is true for farmers scheduling planting, harvesting and delivering important inputs to a growing ... which is directly beneficial for farmers as they try to avoid spray applications during high-drift risk ... Tracy Turner COLUMBUS, Ohio — When the weather turns, farmers aren’t the only ones who need to ...
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Tips For Food Preparation For Upcoming Gatherings
safe and healthy during the holiday season by following these food safety tips. Wash your hands ... Always prepare food in a clean, and sanitized kitchen. Ask guest about any food allergies before planning ... raw meat from ready-to-eat foods during storage and preparation. Always clean cutting boards and ...