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Mark A. Landefeld
Extension Educator,
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Monroe County, Buckeye Hills EERA
Dear Farm Manager,
As we move toward spring, the daylight hours are getting longer and as we change to daylight
savings time the evening work hours will be extended. The wet weather really made problems
for feeding livestock, but hopefully most of that is behind us and the ground will start firming
up and temperatures will warm-up. I see many new calves already in pasture fields so I’m sure
spring is not far away.
I’ve included informational articles and several flyers about upcoming meetings and workshops.
I hope the information is useful to you and you can attend many of the meetings. There are
registration deadlines listed on some flyers and they may have already past, but if you are in-
terested in attending, please call the office (740-472-0810) to see if there are still openings
available.
Goodbye Winter, hope you have a Great Spring!
Sincerely,
Ag Update Winter 2018
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION MONROE COUNTY
Inside this issue:
Dates to Remember 2
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Prevent Grass Tetany
Fertilizer Applications
Fruit Tree Fertilizer
Recommendations
Growing Fruit
Open Burning Requirements
Royalty Payment Stubs
GAP's Program
Tax Issues
Fruit Tree Pruning
Grafting Fruit Trees
Sheep & Goat School
Shiitake Mushrooms
Pond Clinic
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OSU Extension, Monroe County
101 N. Main St., Room 17
Woodsfield, OH 43793
Phone: 740-472-0810
Fax: 740-472-2510
Email: [email protected]
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Dates to RememberPage 2
March 22 Shiitake Mushroom Broken Timbers 6 pm (Flyer)
March 24 Show Rite Feed Meeting Brown Center 10 am - 2 pm
March 26 Honey Bee Meeting Monroe County Library 6 pm
March 29 Farm Tax Workshop Barnesville Library Annex 12-2pm (Flyer)
March 29 Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop Broken Timbers 6 pm (Flyer)
March 31 Fruit Tree Pruning & Spraying Doudna Orchard 1-3 pm (Flyer)
April 7 Quality Assurance Coulson Building 9am
April 12 Pond Clinic Mark Well’s in Malaga 6 pm (Flyer)
April 16 Quality Assurance Coulson Building 7pm
April 19 Good Agricultural Practices Mtg. Somerton Firehouse 12-3pm (Flyer)
April 30 Honey Bee Meeting @TBD 6 pm
Prevent Grass Tetany
Mark Landefeld, OSU Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources
As the weather continues to warm and pastures grow, farm managers should be aware of the term hypomag-nesemia or “grass tetany”. Pasturing cows or sheep in new lush pastures can cause the lowering of blood levels of magnesium and an imbalance of electrolytes. This dangerous and unwanted condition is increased in pas-tures if nitrogen is applied in the spring, if soils contain high levels of potassium or low soil pH conditions exist. There is a relationship between soil phosphorus content and magnesium uptake in forages too. If phosphorus is high, even if soil magnesium is adequate, the plant may not take up the magnesium in adequate amounts to meet the cow's needs.
Grass tetany is more common on grass pasture than legume pastures. Legumes tend to have higher magnesium levels in their leaves. Grass tetany is associated with cool weather in spring and fall because the metabolism of the plant is slower and its mineral uptake from the soil is lower, leading to lower magnesium in the forage that the cow is eating.
Early symptoms of grass tetany are muscular weakness, followed by incoordination that progresses until the ani-mal can no longer get up. Animals do not store magnesium in their bones as they do other minerals. Magnesi-um is stored in soft tissue and must be ingested on a daily basis. Cattle most likely affected by grass tetany are the older cows and high producing animals after they have calved. Grass tetany can generally be avoided by feeding minerals with high magnesium content or supplemental magnesium. Commercial mineral mixes that are effective in preventing grass tetany are available, commonly called high-mag mixes; these minerals contain 12 to 14 percent magnesium.
Magnesium oxide is an inexpensive source of magnesium if you want to formulate your own mix. However, mag -ox is not well liked by animals so it needs to be incorporated with something readily accepted such as dried mo-lasses, minerals, concentrated feeds or salt supplements. Magnesium oxide is about 60 percent magnesium, so the cow should consume approximately 1-2 ounces of mag-ox per day to maintain acceptable levels of magnesi-um in their diet during spring and fall. Intake of supplemental magnesium should be monitored regularly to be sure lactating cows are consuming proper amounts during the high risk periods.
With fertilizer, each producer should really evaluate their need for forage and when the forage is most needed. Fertilizing pastures, early in the spring, has several drawbacks. Increased grass growth from fertilizer applications in early spring often adds to the problems many producers have, and that is not having enough livestock to keeping ahead of forage growth so it doesn’t get to rank/mature and livestock do not want to eat it. Another problem, as mentioned in the “Grass Tetany” article in this newsletter, can be reduced uptake of magnesium in the forage when fertiliz-er is spread on rapidly growing grass pastures. This can increase the chance of grass tetany. A better choice for fertilization of pastures may be to spread fertilizer in mid June, right before a rain event, so grass re-growth is maximized just before the ‘summer slump’ (slowed growth period) occurs.
Another option, and maybe the best, would be to keep the fertilizer until August and use it on are-as where you want to stockpile grass that livestock could use during the late fall and winter months. A real advantage to this strategy is that you do not have to bale as much hay because with adequate stockpiled forage, feeding hay does not need to start until maybe January or February. At that point it’s only three months (<100 days) until spring and grass can be grazed again. Do some calculating to see how many bales that might be compared to your current system.
If you need additional hay and want to increase your first cutting forage yields, now (as soon as the ground is firm enough to support equipment) is a good time to make fertilizer applications on meadows. Spring hay crops will make the best utilization of nitrogen during early spring when ground temperatures and moisture are most suitable for grass growth. Strategic applications of broadcast fertilizer can be very beneficial when used properly. If we look at what the grass plant’s nutrient requirement is, or nutrient uptake from the soil per ton of forage, we see that plants re-move about 13 pounds of phosphorus (P) and 50 pounds of potassium (K) per ton of dry matter harvested. Therefore, if an acre yielded 2.5 ton of hay from first cutting, the removal of nutrients would be approximately 33 lbs. of P and 125 lbs. of K. Replacement of those is what we should try to achieve.
How much nitrogen? Nitrogen (N) is a very mobile nutrient and can readily change forms depend-ing on soil and air conditions. Therefore it can be lost due to volatilization, denitrification, leaching etc., and does not remain in the soil for long periods of time (more than 60-80 days). For most mixed grass hay stands, N will be very efficiently used and cost effectively provided if we apply 50-80 pounds of actual nitrogen per cutting.
Let’s use 19-19-19 fertilizer for an example. If we use an application rate of 400 pound per acre we would be spreading 76 pounds of each nutrient N, P and K per acre. This would provide a suitable amount of N for a first cutting predominantly grass hay and we would be in the cost effective range of 50-80 lbs. N per acre. However, we would be over applying the phosphorus need, which was 33 lbs. per acre, by 43 lbs. (nearly 1½ times the needed amount) and under applying our po-tassium need by 49 lbs. per acre.
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Fertilizer Applications By: Mark Landefeld, OSU Extension Educator, Monroe County
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Fruit Tree Fertilizer Recommendations
Apple and Pear
1/20th lb. Nitrogen/year/age of tree per 100 sq. ft. (10 ft. x 10 ft.) around
a tree with sod cover. Keep fertilizers ± 12 inches from the tree trunk.
Using Fertilizer Analysis 12-12-12 10-10-10
Ex. 3 yr. Old tree = 0.15 lbs. actual nitrogen = 1.25 lbs. 1.5 lbs.
5 yr. Old tree = 0.25 lbs. actual nitrogen = 2.0 lbs. 2.5 lbs.
10 yr. Old tree = 0.50 lbs. actual nitrogen = 4.2 lbs. 5.0 lbs.
15+ yr. Old tree = 0.75 lbs. actual nitrogen = 6.25 lbs. 7.5 lbs.
Use one half these rates if a cultivation management
System (no sod) is used under the trees. Excess nitrogen increases
fireblight problems.
Peach*, Plum, Cherry and Apricot*
1/10th lb. Nitrogen/year/age of tree per 100 sq. ft. (10 ft. x 10 ft.) around
a tree with sod cover. Keep fertilizers ± 12 inches from the tree trunk.
Using Fertilizer Analysis 12-12-12 10-10-10
Ex. 3 yr. Old tree = 0.3 lbs. actual nitrogen = 2.5 lbs. 3.0 lbs.
5 yr. Old tree = 0.5 lbs. actual nitrogen = 4.2 lbs. 5.0 lbs.
10 yr. Old tree = 1.0 lbs. actual nitrogen = 8.3 lbs. 10.0 lbs.
15+yr. Old tree = 1.5 lbs. actual nitrogen = 12.5 lbs. 15.0 lbs.
Use one half these rates if cultivation management
system is used under the trees.
*Note- Years with good fruit set, a second application may be warranted. Make the first application March 1st and the sec-ond application June 1st. Check terminal growth lengths.
Terminal growth length
Apples 12-18 inches
Pears 6-12 inches
Peaches 10-16 inches
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Continued, Page 10
Growing fruit crops around the home can be a rewarding experience and source of enjoyment. It can
also be a disappointing venture and frustrating if diseases and insect pests attack fruit crops and se-
verely damage them after all your hard work. Resistant cultivars can reduce some problems and good
cultural practices reduce others, but chemical pesticides may be necessary to ensure a crop of fruit.
Pesticide use is important to everyone because they are used to kill pests such as insects, fungi, weeds
and other disease causing organisms. Pesticides are poisons; however, it is important to recognize
many household products such as bleach, ammonia and other products can be dangerous if used im-
properly. When used carefully and in strict accordance with the label instructions, pesticides can pro-
vide excellent control of insects and diseases with minimal effects on the environment.
Identifying and understanding major fruit diseases and insect pests is important for growers to be able
to make correct choices. The more you know about potential problems, the easier and more effective
management decisions become.
When using pesticides only mix the amount of product that will be used for one application and do not
mix at higher rates than recommended on the label. It is dangerous and illegal to mix chemicals at a
higher rate than label instructions in hopes of better control or longer lasting effect.
A good pesticide program often involves a preventative approach emphasizing early-season control.
The critical time period is between bud break (green tip) and about one week after petal fall. This is
the only time certain diseases such as scab, apple rust, powdery mildew and some insects can be
controlled effectively. Good early season control also reduces potential for late-season damage in
many cases.
Many tree fruit fungal infections occur early in the production year so preventative sprays must be
made in a timely manner. OSU Bulletin 780 provides tables which list the type sprays and timing neces-
sary to control infections and pest. For information relating to your trees, call the Extension office and
we can discuss a variety of options.
Open Burning Requirements
There are several areas of law in Ohio that address open burning. The Ohio Environmental Protection
Agency (OEPA) oversees regulations on the open burning of materials that may produce harmful air
emissions that affect human and environmental health. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regula-
tions brochures may be found at the following web address: http://epa.ohio.gov/portals/47/facts/openburnBW.pdf
Ohio also has laws that regulate open burning to minimize the danger of wildfires; these laws may be
enforced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry or local law offi-
cials. Additionally, a local government might have local ordinances that regulate open burning. Ohio
Revised Code 1503.18 Ohio DNR Forestry prohibits outdoor open burning and prescribed fires in the
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Program Sponsors:
Ohio State University Extension, Monroe County will host a Understanding Oil & Gas Royalty Payment Stubs meeting to be held at the Monroe County Senior Citizen’s Center 118 Home Ave., Woodsfield, OH 43793 April 5, 2018 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required for seating and handout
preparation.
For Registration: contact the Monroe County Extension Office
740-472-0810
Speakers:
Dan Lima, OSU Extension,Belmont County
Mark Landefeld, OSUExtension, Monroe County
Pandora Neuhart, Auditor,Monroe County
For more information and to register contact: Mark Landefeld, OSU Extension-Monroe County,
101 N. Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793 – (740) 472-0810 or
Dan Lima, OSU Extension-Belmont County, 101 N. Market St., St. Clairsville, OH 43950 – (740) 695-1455
Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Roger Rennekamp, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension; and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please contact Ohio State University Extension using your preferred communication (e-mail, relay services, or video relay services). Phone 1-800-750-0750 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Inform the operator to dial 614-292-6181.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Topics:
ODNR Production Figures
Common Company Deductions
Decimal Interest Calculations
Monroe County Auditor Info.
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Fertilizer Applications…. Continued from Page 3
If a producer makes more applications of 19-19-19 for second and/or third cutting; or worse yet, mul-tiple years in a row, one can see how the amount of nutrients in the soil can get completely out of bal-ance. So, the fertilizer a producer uses to fertilize hay fields should have a P to K ratio more like 1 part P to 4 parts K and then include the amount of N desired in the mix. So with something like a 21-11-42 analysis the farm manager could apply various rates to match the expected yield per cutting and very closely replace the nutrients removed in the hay bales.
If more second cutting hay is what you desire, wait until you take first cutting hay off and then apply fertilizer. This application should be done before a rain so the nitrogen portion of the fertilizer does not volatilize and you lose it in the air.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
The Ohio State University Extension, Belmont & Monroe Counties will host
A Vegetable Production & GAP’s meeting at Somerton Fire House
55717 Washington St. Somerton, OH 43713 April 19, 2018 –
12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
GAP’s program 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Registration: $20.00 (cash or check only) Checks: make payable to OSU Extension
Attend a GAP's program and you will learn about:
Foodborne illness Contamination Water safety Soil safety Good handling
practices Worker training Restroom & breaks Hands & hygiene Ideas for traceability
on the farm Records Standard operating
procedures Receive certificate of
participation
For more information contact:
Dan Lima, OSU Extension-Belmont County, 101 N. Market St., St.Clairsville, OH 43950 – (740) 695-1455
or Mark Landefeld, OSU Extension-Monroe County,
101 N. Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793 – (740) 472-0810
Registration accepted at the door.
Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension; and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. For Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please contact Ohio State University Extension using your preferred communication (e-mail, relay services, or video relay services). Phone 1-800-750-0750 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Inform the operator to dial 614-292-6181.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OHIO AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Vegetable Production w/ Brad Bergefurd & Good Agricultural Practices Education Program
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The Ohio State University Extension, Belmont & Monroe Counties will host a
Tax Issues for Landowners Meeting at: Barnesville Library Annex
611 North Chestnut St., Barnesville, OH 43713 March 29, 2018
12:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Speaker:
David Marrison
Dave is an Extension Educator in Ashtabula County who specializes in Farm Succession Planning, Ag Business Planning, Oil, Gas, and Farm Tax Management. Dave is also co-leader of the OSU Ag Manager Team
Pre-registration is required for lunch, seating and handout preparation.
Tax program Registration: $5.00 per person includes light lunch
& handouts (cash or check only) Checks: make payable to OSU Extension
For more information and to register contact:
Mark Landefeld, OSU Extension-Monroe County, 101 N. Main St., Woodsfield, OH 43793 – (740) 472-0810
or Dan Lima, OSU Extension-Belmont County,
101 N. Market St., St.Clairsville, OH 43950 – (740) 695-1455
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Ohio Ag Manager – blog address https://u.osu.edu/ohioagmanager/
Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Roger Rennekamp, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension; and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity
Tax Issues for Landowners
& Possibility of Sudden Wealth
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Open Burning Requirements…. Continued from Page 5
months of March, April, May, October, and November between 6am and 6pm. This ban includes
burning of yard waste, trash, and debris, even in a proper burn barrel. One exception to this prohibi-
tion applies to farmers: Open burning may occur in a plowed field or garden, if the burn pile is at
least 200 feet from any woodland, brush land or field containing dry grass or other flammable mate-
rial. If a farmer can’t meet this 200 foot buffer zone requirement, the farmer should wait until after 6
p.m. to conduct the burn.
Open burning should only occur when atmospheric conditions will readily dissipate any
smoke and potential contaminants. If weather conditions are foggy, rainy or causing air
inversions, smoke and contaminants will not readily disperse and the farmer should not
burn the materials.
Even if all other legal requirements for open burning are met, open burning is not allowed
when air pollution warnings, alerts or emergencies are in effect.
Outside the time and date restrictions, any person conducting a burn must obtain landowner permis-
sion, remain with the fire while it is burning, and take all reasonable precautions to prevent the fire
from escaping. Ohio’s wildfire laws limit open burning in rural areas during the times listed above be-
cause wildfire risk is highest due to dry vegetative conditions and dry winds during those months.
Where an open burn causes harm to people or property, civil liability may arise. An open burn that
reduces roadway visibility and results in an auto accident, escapes the property and harms neighbors
or neighboring property or significantly interferes with other owners’ property use could result in a
negligence or nuisance lawsuit. The farmer who violated open burning laws or failed to properly
manage the fire could be liable for all harm resulting from the fire.
Prescribed fires may be conducted during the burn ban, but only with the permission of the Chief of
the Division of Forestry. "Prescribed fire" refers to fires that are intentionally lit, under predeter-
mined conditions, to meet various resource management objectives. To conduct a prescribed fire
when open-burning is prohibited, an Ohio Certified Prescribed Fire Manager must request a waiver
from Ohio DNR Division of Forestry.
Fruit Tree Pruning Class Presented by: OSU Extension- Belmont & Monroe Counties
Objective- the objective of pruning fruit trees is to obtain maximum production of high quality fruit on a continual basis. When trees are maintained properly, they do not require a excessive trimming, but trees still need to be pruned annually. Light penetration is critical and must be maintained evenly around the tree for maximum production. Thinning cuts, where needed, can accomplish this and also improve one’s ability to get good spray coverage throughout the tree.
Saturday
March 31, 2018 1:00- 3:00 p.m.
Location: Doudna Orchard 35760 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Barnesville, OH 43713 Directions: Traveling south from Barnesville go approximately 1 mile to TWP 26. Turn left onto TWP 26 and proceed to the second road on the left. (Signs will be posted.)
OSU Extension- Belmont Co. 740-695-1455 [email protected] Monroe Co.740.472.0810 [email protected] belmont.osu.edu or monroe.osu.edu
A variety of fruit trees will be available. Pruning will be demonstrated and questions answered. Insect and disease control will also be discussed for fruit trees.
CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Prune trees for better fruit quality
Grafting Fruit Trees A Beginner’s Lesson
Presented by Mark Landefeld, OSU Extension- Monroe County
Grafting is an art that becomes more successful with practice. This workshop will give hands-on instruction on grafting an apple tree that is yours to take home. You may bring your own utility or Xacto knife with you to the workshop if you wish. Propagation methods such as grafting, cuttings, seed and plant selection will also be discussed.
Thursday
March 29, 2018 6:00 PM
At the Broken Timbers Outdoor Education Center, St. Rt. 7, Hannibal OH 43931 $11 per participant. Registration must be received by March 5th so that rootstocks may be ordered.
OSU Extension- Monroe Co. 740.472.0810 [email protected] monroe.osu.edu
Participants will be provided one apple rootstock, a scion to graft and one roll of grafting tape with paid registration. Additional rootstock may be ordered if desired.
CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. $11per person. Additional rootstock may be purchased for $5 each. Registration deadline is March 5th . Make checks payable to OSU Extension- Monroe County, 101 N. Main St., Rm 17, Woodsfield, OH 43793. Please detach and return this form with payment. Thank you!
Name(s):
Address: _____________
Phone #: _________________________
# attending X $11 + # additional rootstock______ X $5 each = $ Amount enclosed
Example: 2 people attending ($22) + 2 extra rootstock ($10) = $32
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Grafting Program Directions (read before registering or attending)
Grafting — Grafting is an art which will be more successful with practice. Beginners may want to graft an extra to increase the likelihood of success. Grafting techniques vary considerably. The method being used is “low-cost,” but relatively effective procedure. Rootstock will be provided with paid registration of the class. We will use an apple semi-dwarf rootstock. Scion Wood—The tree being grafted to the rootstock is called the scion wood. The fruit will be determined by this “piece of wood.” The scion can be purchased from some nurseries or it can be collected. If your friend has an apple that you particularly like, see if they will allow you to collect some wood for grafting. For our class: the Scion Wood needs to be: 1. Last year’s growth (the “sucker” growth which grows straight up on the inside of the tree is a great possibility) 2. About the diameter of a wooden pencil — about 1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter & 4-6 inches in length. 3. Collected while the tree is still dormant (before buds begin to swell). 4. Place scion in a “ziplock” type bag with a little water added, and keep in a refrigerator until the day of class. The collected wood needs some prominent buds visible. I suggest that you collect more than needed, you may want to trade a scion with a friend. If you do not have a source, some scion wood will be available the day of the class.
Southeast Ohio Sheep & Goat School
A six session series throughout 2018 featuring presentations by state specialists and regional experts.
Hosted at the Eastern Agricultural Research Station in Caldwell, OH.
Sessions:
CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity
RSVPs Due: Feb. 1, 2018
Cost: $100 for all six sessions or $25 per single session
Meal Included
Contact: Christine Gelley- Noble County OSU Extension
Phone: 740-732-5681
Email: [email protected]
noble.osu.edu
1. Sheep & Goats 101 Thursday, February 15, 2018 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Anatomy
Nutrition
Reproduction
Environment
Behavior
2. Keeping Your Calendar Thursday, March 8, 2018 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Calendar Based Management
Identifying & Fitting Your Market
Lambing & Kidding
3. Safe Systems Thursday, May 10, 2018 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Predator Prevention
Parasites
Pathogens
Wool & Coat Care
4. FAMACHA, Facilities, & Forages Friday, July 13, 2018 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
FAMACHA Training-Off Site
Handling Facilities
Water Systems & Fencing
Hay Testing
Forage Options
5. Reproduction Thursday, September 6, 2018 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Synchronization
Artificial Insemination
Ram & Buck Semen Testing
Pregnancy Checking
6. Finishing Thursday, November 8, 2018 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Body Condition Scores
Finishing for Market
Carcass Evaluation & Meat Grading
Promoting Lamb & Goat for Dinner
Learn To Grow Shiitake Mushrooms Growing Your Own Delicious Mushrooms Can Be Fun
Learn How at the Upcoming Meeting
Meeting Date: March 22, 2018 - Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Broken Timbers Outdoor Education Center
St. Rt. 7 Hannibal, OH 43931
Cost: $10 per person (Includes: Class handout materials, 1 log and inoculant)
Registration is Required by March 9th
Name __________________________Phone# _______________
Address ______________________________________________
Number of Participants ______ x $10 = Amt. $ _____________ enclosed
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University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or
expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for
Agricultural Administration and Director, OSU Extension. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.
Make Checks Payable to: OSU Extension
Send to: OSU Extension
101 N. Main St.
Woodsfield, Ohio 43793
Space is limited so
register early.
For more infor-
mation call:
740-472-0810
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Directions:
From Malaga: Proceed east following
State Route 145 approximately 1/2 mile.
Turn right onto Th 2059 and proceed to
the farm. (Road dead ends at the farm)
Signs will be posted.
For more information contact the
Extension office at 740-472-0810 or the
Monroe SWCD office at 740-472-5477.
Speakers - Eugene Braig, OSU Extension, Aquatic Ecosystem Management Specialist
- Mark Landefeld, OSU Ag & Nat. Res Educator
-Joe Lehman, NRCS Belmont/Monroe Counties
-Wes Feldner, ODNR Wildlife Officer , Monroe Co.
Topics - General Pond Management
-Controlling Aquatic Vegetation & Identification (Bring a sample for ID)
- Fish Stocking
- Fish Kills
- Pond Construction/siting
- Nuisance Wildlife
- Question & Answer
Monroe Soil and Water
Conservation District
OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all educational programs conducted by Ohio State
University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or
expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status.
Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Admin. and Director, OSU Extension.
TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868. For disability accommodations please call 740-472-0810.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Thursday, April 12, 2018
6:00-7:30 p.m. @
Mark & Delores Wells’ Farm
52303 Th 2059
Jerusalem, OH 43747
Pond Clinic
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