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NORTHEAST OHIO AGRI-CULTURE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER Tuesday, March 1, 2016
It is the first day of March! Boy was the weather nice this weekend. While on a hike through the woods on Sunday, I noticed some crocuses up which means that only a few more snows and then spring will be here, right? The picture is of my father‐in law Jim with his dog Jolee. Can you find my Jack Russell Rufus? He found a great hiding place. I can feel and smell the air and know that spring is close. But as with March, we have snow coming back into night with colder temperatures. It is that time of year when we can have 300 and 600 temperatures all in the same day. The month of March is going to be a busy one. A reminder the reservation deadlines are nearing for the Miscanthus Harvest Bus Tour and the Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School. Here is hoping for a great month of March! David Marrison, Ashtabula County Ag & NR Educator
In this Issue:
Maple 101 to be held March 5, 2016 in Geauga Park District Miscanthus Harvest Bus Tour to be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School to be Held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Madison, Ohio GMO Labeling in the News Produce Safety Trainings to be held in Northeast Ohio in March Status of Palmer Amaranth in Ohio Digital Weed Identification Resources from OSU Private Pesticide Applicator Test Preparation Class to be Held on April 1, 2016 in Cortland Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken 2016 Ashtabula County Ag Scholarship Applications Available 2016‐2017 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available 2016 4‐H Carnival to be held March 8th 2016 Winter Extension Program Dates
Maple 101 to be held March 5, 2016 in Geauga Park District By Les Ober Maple sugaring time is a very special time of the year in Northeast Ohio. Steam rising from the sugarhouse and the smell of boiling sap and wood smoke fills the air. Have you ever thought about what it would take to get started making maple syrup? Maple production can be as simple as a few buckets in the backyard or several hundred taps in the woodlot on your farm. For the back yard producer it is a hobby that involves the whole family and the reward is home made pure maple syrup smothering a stack of freshly made pancakes. For the woodlot owner it is a chance to start a maple sugaring operation that can develop into a profitable farm enterprise. Some of the largest and most successful sugar makers in Northeast Ohio started out with a few buckets in the backyard. Learn how to identify and tap a maple tree, how to boil sap into the finished product and a lot more.
OSU EXTENSION
The 2016 Maple 101 class sponsored by the Geauga County Park District and presented by The Geauga County OSU Extension will be held on Saturday March 5, 2016 from 9:00 am to 12 noon at the Geauga Park District’s Maple Camp in Swine Creek Reservation, Hays Road South, Middlefield, Ohio. The cost of this year’s program is free; but we would like to know if you are coming, please call by Friday February 29, 2016 to give us an accurate count on the number of people attending. For more information call The Ohio State University, Geauga County at 440‐834‐4656. Miscanthus Harvest Bus Tour to be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 Even though it is wintertime in Northeast Ohio, there is still plenty of action going on in our county’s agriculture industry. Over the past few weeks, miscanthus harvest has begun in Northeast, Ohio. As many of you know, Giant miscanthus (Miscanthus x giganteus) is our newest crop in Ashtabula County with over 4,000 acres of it being planted since 2011. Since miscanthus is the newest kid on the block in agriculture, there have been numerous questions about how miscanthus is harvest and what happens to it after that point. In order to answer these questions, OSU Extension will be offering an educational bus trip on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The goal of workshop is to share how Miscanthus is being harvested in northeast Ohio. This workshop is open to landowners, farmers, community stakeholders, and any other interested party. This workshop is being sponsored and funded by OSU Extension and the NEWBio Project. The tour will assemble at the Ashtabula County Extension office at 9:00 a.m. and a short introductory program will be held to share the history of Miscanthus production in Northeast Ohio. At 9:45 a.m., we will load the bus and travel to a miscanthus field to see harvest in action From the field, our tour will take us to Andover, Ohio to learn how Miscanthus is being transformed into MxG Natural Absorbents™ which are being used in a wide range applications including spill management of water, hydrocarbons, and automotive fluids. We will then travel to the Ashtabula Pulp and Packaging Facility, the first and only manufacturer of sustainable Miscanthus packaging in the U.S. This plant is producing paper products such as plates and clamshells for the food service industry and is capable of producing 50 million pieces each year. The tour is limited to the first 45 registrants. The cost for this program is $10 per person which includes a boxed lunch and morning refreshments. Pre‐registration is requested by March 4, 2016 or until bus is sold out. Please dress for the unpredictable northeast Ohio weather. A registration flyer can be obtained at: http://go.osu.edu/ne‐events. To register or to receive more information, please contact the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440‐576‐9008. Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School to be Held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Madison, Ohio OSU Extension, Tri‐County Grape Growers Association, OSU Horticulture & Crop Science Department, and the Ashtabula Research Station for the Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center are pleased to be co‐sponsoring the Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Grand River Cellars located at 5750 Madison Road in Madison, Ohio. Ohio Grape Producers are invited to this power‐packed school! Registration for this program will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the program running from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During this power packed day, Ohio grape and wine producers will learn valuable updates to increase the profitability of their business. To kick off the morning session, Darlene Costilow, County Executive Director from the Farm Service Agency will discuss how the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) provided
financial assistance to replant or rehabilitate vines damaged by the artic cold temperatures of the 2014 & 2015 winters. Learn about the successes, struggles, and background of these programs. Dr. Imed Dami, OSU Viticulturalist & Associate Professor will then present strategies for managing winter damaged grapevines. This presentation will focus on the lessons learned from the devastating 2014 & 2015 winters and on the research which is being conducted as a result. Dr. Elizabeth Long, OSU/OARDC Entomologist, Dave Scurlock, OSU/OARDC Viticulture Outreach Specialist & Les Ober OSU Extension, will conclude the morning program by giving an update on the management of our newest pest to northeast Ohio grapevine yards; this being the Spotted Wing Drosophila. Learn how to identify this insect, control options and how you can build an inexpensive SWD monitoring trap for your vineyard. Participants will then fellowship together with a lunch catered by Grand River Cellars. Participants can choose between three lunch options. The options are #1: Pulled pork sandwich served on a pretzel bun with coleslaw, chips, & a pickle; option #2: Asian Chicken Wrap with lettuce, tomato, crunchy noodles and mandarin oranges served with pasta salad, chips & a pickle; or option #3: Greek Salad‐fresh greens topped with artichoke hearts, red peppers, kalamato & black olives, chicken & feta cheese topped with Greek dressing. Morning refreshments, coffee and water will also be provided. Wine may be purchased individually by attendees. Eric Amberg, Operations Manager for Grafted Grapevine Nursery, LLC in Clifton Springs, New York will kick off the afternoon session by sharing information on New York State’s new “Clean Vine Program.” Eric will also share information on the available rootstocks for grapes and vine varietal trends of vines sold to Ohio and the Midwest. Ernie Wilmink, President of AgriOzein in Burnet, Texas, will then share information on their efforts to engineer, design, build and install ozone related equipment on sprayers in the vineyards and orchards that will contribute to “greener” growing of grapes. Participants will learn more about ozone related equipment for grape vineyard sprayers and how ozogation works. Ernie will also share information on the research studies being conducted on utilizing ozogation for grapes disease and insect control. At least but not least, David Marrison, OSU Extension will help grape growers and winery owners learn how they can assemble their financial documents into an easy to use PDF‐writeable document which will help them as they complete their business (and personal) succession & estate plans. Learn how organizing and planning today will help your personal and business assets transfer to the next generation with fewer complications. 30 minutes Reservations for this program are due by noon on March 8, 2016. The registration fee for this program is $20 per person which includes program materials, lunch and refreshments. A registration flyer can be obtained at: http://go.osu.edu/ne‐events More information about this program can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440‐576‐9008 or by emailing David Marrison at [email protected]. Ohio Private Pesticide Applicator’s Re‐certification Credits have been applied for from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. GMO Labeling in the News By Emily Adams, Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Coshocton County To label or not to label? That is part of the question anyway. The mandatory versus voluntary labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is back in the news again. Last July the House passed the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Now this legislation is before the Senate. So what is all the fuss about?
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Statistics Service, over 90% of the corn planted in the US last year was genetically modified to increase resistance against insects or herbicides. All eight GMO crops that are available in the US today are regulated and tested by multiple agencies including USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Health and Human Service’s National Institutes of Health. It is nothing new for farmers to seek out seed that has desirable traits. What is new is the technology that allows identification and transfer of an exact gene that expresses a desired trait. Many people are familiar with the concept of selective breeding and cross pollination which has been utilized for thousands of years. Not everyone realizes though that people have been using other seed improvement techniques for many years as well. The reason that we have tangelos today is because of breeding and tissue culture techniques beginning in the 1800s that allow for exchange of genetic material that would not cross naturally. Another common technique is mutagenesis, which is a big word for using chemicals or radiation on seeds to purposely change their DNA. This began in the 1930s. The challenge is that lots of changes can occur; there is little precision. But this technique has given us varieties of pears, apples, yams, mint and some bananas. I understand when people wonder about how natural it seems to move genes from one species, like bacteria for instance, into a different species, like a corn plant. This is how insect resistant Bt corn was developed. I recently learned that as strange as it sounds, there is evidence of this occurring in nature. Two examples are the yew tree which contains taxol that was introduced naturally to the plant from a fungus, and the other is sweet potatoes that have naturally received genes from bacteria. So part of the disagreement about labeling is the intent behind calling out GMO food ingredients that research has demonstrated to be safe for consumption. Some believe that mandatory labeling will give the impression to the consumer that GMO foods are less desirable than a food that doesn’t bare the label. This is a great discussion to have. Though it sounds absurd, one of my favorite songs is titled, “Scientists in Japan.” The whole song is about our responsibility to engage in discussions concerning bioethics from a social, moral and even biblical perspective. The chorus asks, “Who’s gonna stay here and think about it? Everybody’s left the room. There’s no one here to talk it through. Now stay, stay, stay.” We live in a world that doesn’t have patience to ponder. We don’t like sitting unless it is in front of entertainment. Be willing to stay. Be willing to both listen and talk about the challenging issues. Produce Safety Trainings to be held in Northeast Ohio in March Two Produce Safety Trainings will be held in Northeast Ohio in March. These meetings are being held as the FDA’s final rules on the Food Safety Modernization Act were released and became effective in January. Come to learn about what your farm needs to do to comply. These classes will teach good agricultural practices or ‘GAPs’, which help reduce the risk of on‐farm produce contamination. Topics Include: Water Quality, Worker Training, Health & Hygiene, Manure and Compost Handling, Domestic and Wild Animals, and More. Attending the OSU GAPs class does not equate to being ‘GAPs Certified’ The first class will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the OSU Extension office in Trumbull County. The registration fee is $20 per person. You can call to register at 330‐533‐5538, but pre‐payment and registration is requested. A registration form can be found at: http://go.osu.edu/trumbullgaps
The second class will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the OSU Extension in Mahoning County. The registration fee is $20 per person. You can call to register at 330‐533‐5538, but pre‐payment and registration is requested. A registration form can be found at: http://go.osu.edu/mahoninggaps Status of Palmer Amaranth in Ohio Author(s): Mark Loux Source: http://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn‐newsletter/status‐palmer‐amaranth‐ohio Palmer amaranth has to date been found in about 11 Ohio counties. Infestations within a county can range from one or more fields or other areas with just a few plants or patches of plants, to the presence of one or more fields with dense populations. There isn’t any real pattern to the distribution of counties where Palmer has been found. Palmer seed has entered the state via contaminated CREP or wildlife seed that comes from farther west, and via the cotton feed products that are shipped from the south and used in animal operations. The latter has been the source of our most recent and most severe infestations that occurred in 2015 in northeastern Ohio. While some animal operations are aware of this problem and have stopped using these types of feed products, it’s likely that many other operations or feed dealers have not received information about this issue or modified their practices. The current Palmer amaranth situation is summarized in a brief video and presentation that can be found on the OSU weed science website – http://u.osu.edu/osuweeds. We have also posted several fact sheets there that summarize the Palmer problem and current distribution, and provide tools for pigweed identification. Digital Weed Identification Resources from OSU By: Mark Loux Source: http://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn‐newsletter/digital‐weed‐identification‐resources‐osu OSU has developed several digital books that are available for multiple platforms, via iTunes or GooglePlay. Descriptions and links follow – all are currently less than $10. The links can also be found under the “Weed ID” tab on our website – u.osu.edu/osuweeds/. The Ohio State University Guide to Weed Identification This identification guide provides information on the basics of weed identification presented in a considerably updated fashion. It describes 29 families and 83 species of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants. Plant descriptions include key identification characteristics, pictures of the various species at different stages of maturity, and 360‐degree movies for most species. This book includes a number of the most common Midwestern U.S. weeds and basic intellectual tools that are necessary to successfully identify plants. https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/ohio‐state‐guide‐to‐weed‐identification... https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Bruce_Ackley_The_Ohio_State_Univ ersity_Guide_to_We?id=3ZBqCwAAQBAJ&hl=en Principles of Weed Ecology and Management This book, used as a lab manual for the weed science course at OSU, provides information on the basic principles of weed science. It describes 46 families and 100 species of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants. Plant descriptions include key identification characteristics, pictures of the various species at different stages of maturity, and 360‐degree movies for most species. This book includes a number of the most common Midwestern U.S. weeds and basic intellectual tools that are necessary to successfully identify plants. Furthermore it provides an introduction or “first exposure” to some basic weed control measures along with offering a basic scientific explanation of how and why various control measures work.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/principles‐weed‐ecology‐ management/id953632085?mt=11 https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Bruce_Ackley_Principles_of_Weed_Ec ology_and_Manage?id=l2xNCwAAQBAJ&hl=en Identifying Noxious Weeds of Ohio This identification guide provides technical descriptions and photos for Ohio’s 21 invasive and noxious weed species. These descriptions include information on habitat, life cycle, key plant characteristics, and a summary of problematic features. Photos included in this guide present the weed species at different stages of maturity for optimal identification aid. This book also provides information on Ohio’s noxious seed law, extension guides to weed control, and a quick guide to weed regulations in Ohio law. https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/identifying‐noxious‐ weeds/id1018434281?ls=1&mt=13 https://books.google.com/books/about?id=79iECwAAQBAJ Private Pesticide Applicator Test Preparation Class to be Held on April 1, 2016 in Cortland OSU Extension in Northeast Ohio will provide a training session to help farmers prepare for the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Private Pesticide Applicator’s Exam. Training will focus on CORE (safety) material but additional study materials will be offered for other categories. This class will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Trumbull County Agriculture and Family Education Center located at 520 West Main Street in Cortland, OH 44410. The registration fee for this program is $35 per person which includes CORE training materials, handouts, and light refreshments. Make checks payable to The Ohio State University. Mail this registration form and registration fee to Lee Beers ANR Extension Educator, OSU Extension Trumbull County, 520 West Main St., Cortland, OH 44410. To order study materials for additional categories call 330‐638‐6783. Pre‐registration is requested. Call 330‐638‐6783 or visit trumbull.osu.edu for more information.
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Dairy Service Unit are pleased to announce the 66th Annual Dairy banquet will be held at the Lenox Community Center on Saturday, March 19 and will begin promptly at 8 p.m. The banquet program will consist of the crowning of the 2016Dairy Princess; the presentation of production and 4‐H awards; and the election of two members to the Dairy Service Unit Board. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased from Dairy Service Unit Board members, Tom Coltman of Wayne, Joel Baldwin of Sheffield; Jason Brinker of Rock Creek; Matt Springer of Lenox; Lisa Kalas of Jefferson; and from David Marrison at the Ashtabula County Extension office at 39 Wall Street in Jefferson. Pre‐sale tickets are required this year. Please purchase your ticket by March 11, 2016. For more information about this program contact the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440‐576‐9008. Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 The Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association will be sponsoring the 19th Annual Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Jackpot Show on Saturday, April 16 at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds in Jefferson, Ohio. This good old fashion jackpot show will start promptly at noon. The show is open to all youth under the age of 21 and will begin promptly at noon. An entry fee of $25 per head if pre‐registered by April 7, 2016 and $30 per head thereafter. Cash prizes will be awarded to individual class winners and to the Champion Steer, Reserve Champion Steer, Champion Heifer, and Reserve Champion Heifer. In addition to the open show, a Showmanship class and an Ashtabula County Class will be held. Local residents are encouraged to come out and watch this show. A registration flyer can be found at: http://go.osu.edu/ne‐events. More information about this program can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440‐576‐9008 or by emailing David Marrison at [email protected].
Ashtabula County Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Program at Local Libraries in March Join the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners for their spring gardening program at libraries across Ashtabula County during the week of March 19‐29, 2016. During these two hour sessions, the Master Gardeners will be discussing the following topics: Strawberries in the Home Garden; Pumpkins & Gourds; Native Shrubs for Year‐Round Color; and Hot Buttons in the Global Garden. This program is free; however space is limited. Please call your local library to reserve your spot! The program locations and times are: Saturday, March 19, 2016 Andover Public Library 10:00 to 12:00 noon 142 West Main Street Andover, Ohio 44003 440‐293‐6792 Rock Creek Public Library 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 2988 High Street Rock Creek, Ohio 44084 440‐563‐3340 Ashtabula Public Library 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 335 West 44th Street Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 440‐997‐9341 Monday, March 21, 2016 Henderson Memorial Library 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 54 East Jefferson Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047 440‐576‐3761 Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Conneaut Public Library 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 304 Buffalo Street Conneaut, Ohio 44030 440‐593‐1608
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Kingsville Public Library 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6006 Academy Avenue Kingsville, Ohio 44048 440‐224‐0239 Thursday, March 24, 2016 Harbor‐Topky Memorial Library 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 1633 Walnut Blvd Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 440‐964‐9645 Saturday, March 26, 2016 Grand Valley Library 10:00 to 12:00 noon 1 North School Street Orwell, Ohio 44076 440‐437‐6545 Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Geneva Public Library 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 860 Sherman Street Geneva, Ohio 44041 440‐466‐4521
These programs are free however space is limited. Please call your local library to reserve your spot! A program flyer can be accessed at: http://ashtabula.osu.edu/program‐areas/master‐gardener‐volunteers/upcoming‐educational‐programs More information can received by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at: 440‐576‐9008 for more details. Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Applications Being Taken OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Committee are pleased to announce the scholarship committee will be presenting a minimum of ten scholarships for the 2016‐2017 school year to Ashtabula County students enrolled in either an accredited full four year college or an accredited two year technical institute.
Scholarships awarded this year will include: two $1,000 Ashtabula County Holstein Club, two $1,000 Western Reserve Farm Cooperative, $1,000 Allan C Jerome Memorial, $1,000 Lester C. Marrison Memorial, $1,000 Service‐Jerome, $1,000 Harold & Dick Springer Memorial, $500 Lautanen Family 4‐H, $500 Jim Baird Memorial, and at least one scholarship worth $1,000 from the committee itself. Both graduate and undergraduate students who are studying agriculture, natural resources, home economics, and environmental sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. The scholarships are for a one year period. Prior recipients of a scholarship may apply. Those receiving scholarships from this fund in any two previous years are not eligible. Application forms with complete instructions for applying are now available and can be received by stopping in at the Extension Office or by calling 440‐576‐9008. Applications can be accessed at: http://go.osu.edu/agscholarship. The application deadline is May 1 and no late applications will be considered. 2016‐2017 Ashtabula County Beef Scholarships Applications Available OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association are pleased to announce they will be awarding two youth beef scholarships for the 2016‐2017 school year. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving 2016 High School Senior who will be attending an accredited full four year college or an accredited two year technical institute in 2016‐2017. In addition, one $500 scholarship will be awarded to a current College Student who is currently attending an accredited full four year college or an accredited two year technical institute. Applicants must be resident of Ashtabula County. The first preference by the Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association is the scholarships be awarded to deserving students who have been involved in the beef industry as a youth. Examples of this could include: working on a family beef operation; involved with a beef project through 4‐H or FFA; or works on a local beef farm. The second preference for the scholarship recipients would be awarded to students who are currently or will be studying a beef related field in accredited full four year college or an accredited two year technical institute. Previous winners of the $1,000 High School Senior Scholarship are eligible to apply for the $500 College Scholarship. However, the $500 college scholarship can only be received once by a student during their college career. Applications must be received by the Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association by May 1, 2016 for consideration for the scholarship. No late applications will be considered. The application can be obtained at: http://go.osu.edu/ne‐events Additional information can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440‐576‐9008. 2016 4‐H Carnival to be held March 8th The 7th annual Ashtabula County 4‐H Carnival will be held on Tuesday, March 8th during Ashtabula County 4‐H Week at the 4‐H Expo Building at the County Fairgrounds in Jefferson from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. This event is open to all to encourage families who are interested in 4‐H to come and learn about the programs 4‐H has to offer. The 2016 4‐H Carnival will be filled with activities and games for youth to participate in with their family and friends. Fun carnival food, like hot dogs, popcorn, and snow cones will be available by donation for children of all ages. Exciting and interactive activities and games will be offered representing each 4‐H program area at the event where questions on projects can be answered by an advisor or species chair that has knowledge in the project area. Information on Ashtabula County 4‐H will be available for all those in attendance. For more information on 4‐H programs in Ashtabula County, please contact Jenna Hoyt at 440‐576‐9008 or via email at [email protected] or visit our website at www.ashtabula.osu.edu and visit the 4‐H Youth Development page.
Upcoming 2016 Winter Extension Program Dates The following programs have been scheduled for Northeast Ohio farmers this upcoming winter. Complete registration flyers can be found at: http://ashtabula.osu.edu/program‐areas/agriculture‐and‐natural‐resources/upcoming‐educational‐programs‐deadlines Miscanthus Harvest Tour March 11, 2016 2016 Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School March 16, 2016 at Grand River Cellars 2016 Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Lenox Community Center 2016 Joe Bodnar Memorial Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds
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OSU Extension, Tri-County Grape Growers Association, OSU Horticulture & Crop Science Department, and the Ashtabula Research Station for the Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center are pleased to be co-sponsoring the Northeast
Ohio Winter Grape School. Ohio Grape Producers are invited to this power-packed school!
Registration – Registration will be held from 9:00 to 9:30. Join us early for fellowship and light refreshments. How the Farm Service Agency is Helping Grape Growers- Darlene Costilow, County Executive Director from the Farm Service Agency will be on hand to discuss how the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) provided financial assistance to replant or rehabilitate vines damaged by the artic cold temperatures of the 2014 & 2015 winters. Learn about the successes, struggles, and background of these programs. Managing Winter Damaged Vines– Dr. Imed Dami, Associate Professor and OSU Vitculturalist,will be presenting strategies for managing winter damaged grapevines. This presentation will focus on the lessons learned from the devastating 2014 & 2015 winters and on the research which is being conducted as a result.
Spotted Wing Drosophila – Dr. Elizabeth Long, OSU/OARDC Entomologist, Dave Scurlock, OSU/OARDC Viticulture Outreach Specialist & Les Ober, OSU Extension, will give an update on the management of our newest pest - Spotted Wing Drosophila. Learn how to identify the SWD, control options and how you can build an inexpensive SWD monitoring trap for your vineyard. Lunch – Join us as we fellowship together with a lunch catered by Grand River Cellars.
Participants can choose between three lunch options. The options are #1: Pulled pork sandwich served on a pretzel bun with coleslaw, chips, & a pickle; option #2: Asian Chicken Wrap with lettuce, tomato, crunchy noodles and mandarin oranges served with pasta salad, chips & a pickle; or option #3: Greek Salad-fresh greens topped with artichoke hearts, red peppers, kalamato & black olives, chicken & feta cheese topped with Greek dressing. Morning refreshments, coffee and water will also be provided. Wine may be purchased individually by attendees. New York Clean Vine Program & Vine Varietal Trends- Eric Amberg, Operations Manager for Grafted Grapevine Nursery, LLC in Clifton Springs, New York will share information on New York State’s new “Clean Vine Program.” Eric will also share information on the available rootstocks for grapes and vine varietal trends of vines sold to Ohio and the Midwest. What is Ozogation? - Ernie Wilmink, President of AgriOzein in Burnet, TX, will share information on their efforts to
engineer, design, build and install ozone related equipment on sprayers in the vineyards and orchards that will contribute to “greener” growing of grapes. Participants will learn more about ozone related equipment for grape vineyard sprayers and how ozogation works. Learn more about the research studies being conducted on utilizing ozogation for grapes disease and insect control.
Getting Your Farm & Personal Affairs in Order- Are you prepared for the unexpected? David Marrison, OSU Extension Educator, will help grape growers and winery owners pull together their financial documents into an easy to use PDF-writeable document which will help them as they complete their business (and personal) succession & estate plans. Learn how organizing and planning today will help your personal and business assets transfer to the next generation with fewer complications. 30 minutes Reservations are due by noon on March 8, 2016. The registration fee for this program is $20 per person which includes program materials, lunch and refreshments. More information about this program can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008 or by emailing David Marrison at [email protected]. This workshop has been approved for 1 hour of Ohio Pesticide Applicator Re-certification Credits (2B Commercial and Category 3 Private). Grand River Cellars 5750 Madison Road Madison, Ohio 44057
CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information:
http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
2016 Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School Wednesday, March 16, 2016 – 9:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Grand River Cellars in Madison, Ohio
440-298-9838 [email protected] www.grandrivercellars.com
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2016 Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School Name of Attendee(s)________________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________________________ Email_________________________________
$________$20 per person Reservations are due by March 8, 2016. Please choose your menu option(s): ______Option #1: Pulled pork sandwich served on a pretzel bun with coleslaw, chips, & a pickle; option ______Option #2: Asian Chicken Wrap with lettuce, tomato, crunchy noodles and mandarin oranges served with
pasta salad, chips & a pickle ______Option #3: Greek Salad-fresh greens topped with artichoke hearts, red peppers, kalamato & black
olives, chicken & feta cheese topped with Greek dressing Return to: Make checks payable to: OSU Extension, 39 Wall Street OSU Extension Jefferson, Ohio 44047 For More Information: Call the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008
Travel South from Interstate 90 for 2.9 miles on Route 528 to
Grand River Cellars (entrance
on right)
The goal of workshop is to share how Miscanthus is being harvested in northeast Ohio. This workshop is open to landowners, farmers, community stakeholders, and any other interested party. This workshop is being sponsored and funded by
OSU Extension and the NEWBio Project.
CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information:
http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
Miscanthus Harvest in Northeast Ohio “Take a Bus Trip to see Harvest in Action”
Friday,
March 11, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Ashtabula County Extension Office 39 Wall Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047 Cost: $10 per person Pre-registration is requested by March 4, 2016 or until bus is sold out. Call 440-576-9008 for more information and registration.
Tour Details
Registration: 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. (with light refreshments) Introductory Program: 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Learn about the history of Miscanthus production in Northeast Ohio. Bus Tour: 9:45 to 2:00 p.m. Our bus will travel to a miscanthus field to see harvest in action (weather permitting). In 2015, Aloterra Energy made innovative of changes to its harvest method by switching from baling to chopping. The miscanthus is either off-loaded into a silage bag in the field for storage or loaded on a semi-truck and taken directly to one of the storage & processing sites in Andover or Ashtabula, Ohio. From the field, our tour will take us to Andover, Ohio to learn how Miscanthus is being transformed into MxG Natural Absorbents™ which are being used in a wide range applications including spill management of water, hydrocarbons, and automotive fluids. We will then travel to the Ashtabula Pulp and Packaging Facility, the first
and only manufacturer of sustainable Miscanthus packaging in the U.S. This plant is producing paper products such as plates and clam- shells for the food service industry
and is capable of producing 50 million pieces each year. The tour is limited to the first 45 registrants. Please dress for the unpredictable northeast Ohio weather. A boxed lunch will be served during the tour.
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Tour will begin at OSU Extension – Ashtabula County 39 Wall Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047 Phone: 440-576-9008 http://ashtabula.osu.edu
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2016 Miscanthus Harvest in Northeast Ohio
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$________$10 per person to cover boxed lunch Return to: Make checks payable to: OSU Extension, 39 Wall Street OSU Extension Jefferson, Ohio 44047 Reservations are due by March 4, 2016 or until bus is full. For More Information: Call the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008
trumbull.osu.edu
2016 New Pesticide Applicator TrainingTest Preparation ClassOSU Extension in Northeast Ohio will
provide a training session to help farmers
prepare for the Ohio Department of
Agriculture’s Private Pesticide Applicator’s
Exam. Training will focus on CORE (safety)
material but additional study materials will
be offered for other categories.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity
Registration Information: Cost for the training session is $35 per person. Cost includes CORE training materials, handouts, and light refreshments. Make checks payable to The Ohio State University. Mail this registration form and registration fee to Lee Beers ANR Extension Educator, OSU Extension Trumbull County, 520 West Main St., Cortland, OH 44410. To order study materials for additional categories call 330-638-6783.
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April 1, 20169:00am – 12:30pmTrumbull County Agriculture and Family Education Center520 West Main StreetCortland, OH 44410
Cost: $35/person. Pre-registration is requested
Call 330-638-6783 or visit trumbull.osu.edu for more information
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