Wow, the month of February is flying by! It has been busy with plenty of programming going on around the region, and more upcoming. More on those programs below, be sure to check them out. We also have several surveys going on right now that we would greatly appreciate your feedback on. Take a moment to look at those as well, and if you think you can provide us with some data back that would be great. The data from these surveys are often requested in the office, so there is a need for quality responses to keep this information as accurate as possible. Also, a friendly reminder that your ARC/PLC election must be made in the FSA office by March 15th. I have included an article about this below, there are several resources mentioned in it that are helpful in weighing the options of this decision. Spring will be here before we know it!

Grant Davis

Ohio Cropland Values & Rents Survey is Underway!

If you would like to provide feedback on this survey, click on the image to access the form, download to print, and mail or email in to the address at the bottom. Your input is valuable to represent our local farming community!

Interested in Participating in the 2024 Ohio Farms Custom Rate Survey?

Click on the image to read in detail how you can participate in the 2024 Ohio Custom Rate Survey. Deadline to participate is March 31, 2024.

If you prefer to participate online, you can use the QR code to access the online survey, or visit:

go.osu.edu/customratesurvey

If you would like to learn more about what background information is used in the survey and why, this document provides an overview on custom farming and why it may be utilized. Read on to learn more about it and to see if your input would be beneficial to the survey.

To participate in the 2024 Custom Rate Survey, click on the form image to access and download the entire survey form. A QR code is also available to complete the survey online, as well as the link provided to the left. The deadline for completion is March 31, 2024.

Instructions are included on where to return the completed survey form.

Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter - Precision Technology for your Beef Operation

Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter - Eliminating Unwanted Woody Weeds from Pastures in the Winter

Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter - February is for Frost Seeding

To participate in this survey, click the image to view a full size copy and scan the QR code to participate on your mobile device. You can also choose to visit our survey link at:

www.go.osu.edu/FarmSuccessionSurvey

Yard & Garden

Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB)

Yard & Garden

Another Exotic Insect?? in Ohio???...Olive Bark Beetle (OBB) - Phloeotribus Scarabaeoides

Yard & Garden

The C. Wayne Ellott Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic: A Resource for Dealing with Plant & Pest Related Issues

Presenting Food Business Central

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new online course for food entrepreneurs called Food Business Central. This an online, self-paced course that equips food entrepreneurs with knowledge and strategies to launch a successful farm-raised or home-based food business in Ohio. It is designed to be a one-stop-shop to learn how to start off organized, safe, compliant, and strategic with a new food business making and selling foods like cottage foods, baked goods, canned foods, meat, poultry, eggs, and more..

Click on the document to view, download, or print the full page flyer.

Local County Events Coming Up

2/28 - The Farmer's Forum | Urbana | See Flyer Above

Statewide Events Coming Up

Jan-April - Farm Transition Workshops (Webinar & In-Person) | Details/Register
Mar 6 - 2024 Ohio Woodland Water & Wildlife Conference | Mansfield | Details
Mar 7 - High Tunnel Workshop | Piketon | Details
Mar 11-14 - 2024 Overholt Drainage School | Columbus | Details
Mar 12-13 - Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference | Ada | Details
Apr 3 - Building Soil Health & Carbon Intensity | DeGraff | Save the Date!
Apr 6 - Small Farm Conference & Trade Show - Sowing Seeds for Success | Senecaville | Registration

Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Contact

Grant Davis, Extension Educator

davis.1902@osu.edu

937-772-6022

champaign.osu.edu