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Welcome to this issue of our bi-weekly CSU Land-Grant e-News. We keep you in the know of happenings in the CSU 1890 Land-Grant Programs, Extension, and Agricultural Research and Development (ARD). Each issue brings you new and engaging content. Enjoy!

Q&A: Mr. Bonham goes to Washington

Photo courtesy of Walter Bonham

Walter Bonham, a rising urban farmer, consultant, and founding member of the Richland Gro-Op cooperative in Mansfield, Ohio, recently attended the 2024 Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching (CARET)/Board on Agriculture Assembly (BAA) Joint Washington Conference, Feb. 26-29. He traveled in the company of Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, CSU's vice president for Research and Economic Development and director of the 1890 Land-Grant Programs; and Dr. Cindy (Alcinda) Folck, program leader of Agriculture and Natural Resources and interim associate Extension administrator. Read more.

More Q&A stories

EXTENSION NOTES

CSU Extension reflects on 2023 initiatives

As CSU celebrates 10 years as an 1890 Land-Grant institution this year, the Extension Mobile Food Kitchen is highlighted as one of its most impactful initiatives of 2023. Read more.

2023 in Pictures

FEATURED VIDEO (below):

CSU AT 2024 OEFFA

Dr. Yu-Lu Hsiung

Yu-Lu Hsiung, Ph.D., is the new Extension Data Specialist, starting March 1. She has a background in educational data analysis, reporting, and research.



Previously, she worked in a public school district as a research manager and has decided to transition into the world of Extension education at CSU. Her duties mainly will consist of data collection, management, analysis, and reporting not only for federal accountability purposes but also to inform CSU Extension stakeholders.

Lisa Lawrence

Lisa Lawrence is a new Extension educator, Northwest Ohio region, starting March 1.

In her new position, Lawrence's roles will include meeting with stakeholders, community agencies, and leaders to discuss collaboration with CSU Extension to bring educational resources to impact northwest Ohio residents and communities through community and economic development.

She worked over 20 years in the corporate arena and has transitioned into the nonprofit world. She has years of experience building relationships and advocating for under-resourced, underserved populations within her community.

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Land-Grant Communications Team

Lena Fields-Arnold

Communications Coordinator

Cyril Ibe, Ph.D.

Media Relations Specialist/Editor

Crystal Duckett

Media Relations Specialist

Alfred Robertson

Videographer & App Developer

Jesse Montgomery

Videographer & App Developer

Research and Economic Development & 1890 Land-Grant Programs

Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, Ph.D.

Vice President for Research and Economic Development & Director, 1890 Land-Grant Programs

Extension

Cindy (Alcinda) Folck, Ph.D.

Interim Associate Director of Extension

Agricultural Research and Development Program (ARDP)

Shafiqur (Shafi) Rahman, Ph.D.

Associate Research Director

Contact:

937.376.6276

landgrantcommunications@centralstate.edu

YOU CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH US

CSU Extension has offices in five regions in Ohio, covering 66 counties. You can contact Alcinda Folck, Ph.D., interim associate director of Extension, at (937) 376-6101, or via email: afolck@centralstate.edu.

We welcome your feedback.

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