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  1. Purple coneflowers blooming in a field

    Two Green Places to Visit When You Go to Farm Science Review

    Aug 10, 2018

    LONDON, Ohio — Farm Science Review, the major agricultural trade show set for Sept. 18-20 in London, will share what’s new with trees, fish, wildlife, pastures, ponds and gardening, too.

  2. Head and shoulders picture of Jerry Ardrey and Clayton W. Rose III

    Farm Science Review Inducts Two More into Hall of Fame

    Aug 2, 2018

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Farm Science Review will induct Clayton W. Rose III and Jerry Ardrey into the 29th class of honorees for the Review’s Hall of Fame, an honor held by 76 others for their contribution to the event.

    The Farm Science Review, which will take place this year from Sept. 18-20 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio, offers farmers and other visitors the opportunity to learn about the latest agricultural innovations from experts from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University.

  3. Overhead picture of Farm Science Review exhibit area

    Online Tickets for Farm Science Review Available

    Jul 31, 2018

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tickets for the 2018 Farm Science Review, a three-day agricultural trade show Sept. 18-20, are now available for purchase online at fsr.osu.edu.

    This year’s show at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London will have a larger exhibit area, and improvements have been made so visitors can better access parking, the ever-popular “Ride and Drive” area as well as other offerings.

  4. drone view of crop field with man walking between rows

    Federal Aid to Offset Trade War Impacts

    Jul 30, 2018

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Weeks before Ohio corn and soybean farmers put seed in the ground this past spring, the threat of a trade war loomed.

    Now both crops are thriving amid a trade war that’s likely bringing down prices of the two commodities.

    “I hear about it every day. There’s great concern out in the countryside,” said Harold Watters, an Ohio State University Extension agronomy field specialist. OSU Extension is the outreach arm of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University.

  5. Rural downtown with abandoned stores

    Jump-Starting Rural Economies

    Jul 19, 2018

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many rural counties in Ohio and across the nation are facing dwindling populations, reduced agricultural income and lagging job growth.

    Since the nationwide recession ended in 2009, economic recovery in rural communities has not matched that in urban areas, said Mark Partridge, a professor in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University.

  6. White-faced lambs in pasture

    Farmers Flocking to Meet the Demand for Lamb

    Jul 9, 2018

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The high slopes of southeast Ohio and other parts of the state are suited more for grazing animals than for row crops.

    “You can put cattle and sheep across those areas and make it productive land,” said Roger High, executive director of the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association (OSIA).

  7. Urban farmer weeding field behind residential houses.

    Ohio State Tour to Highlight Columbus' Growing Urban Agricultural Industry

    Jul 9, 2018

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – For Mark VanFleet, down on the farm is actually a formerly vacant lot in a residential neighborhood on the South Side of Columbus.

    His one-half acre plot grows row upon row of vegetables, including lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, turnips, cucumbers, garlic, basil, dill, chard and kale. Known as Harriet Gardens, the lot provides enough for the full-time urban farmer to sell his produce to 15 local restaurants and at least three farmers’ markets.

  8. Person pouring pesticides into a sprayer tank.

    Clean Sweep: Farm Pesticide Disposal Collection

    Jul 5, 2018

    Farmers are encouraged to take unused or unwanted pesticides to one of the upcoming Clean Sweep collection sites. The farm pesticide disposal collection will be held at the following locations:

    August 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Perry Feed and Coal
    4204 Main St., Perry, OH 44081

    August 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Licking County Garage
    775 E. Main St., Newark, OH 43055

    September 6, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Wood County Fairgrounds (Champions Barn)
    13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402

  9. Head and shoulders picture of Gary Pierzynski

    CFAES Announces New Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education

    Jul 2, 2018

    COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) welcomes Gary Pierzynski as its new associate dean for research and graduate education.

  10. Tractors and manure application equipment

    Manure Science Review Set for July 25

    Jun 29, 2018

    FOREST, Ohio — There are safe, research-tested, beneficial ways to use manure on farm fields — methods that put its nutrients to good use while also protecting water quality — and they’re the focus of an upcoming event in northwest Ohio.

    On July 25, Watkins Farm in Hardin County will host Manure Science Review, an annual event showcasing new findings, practices, equipment and technology.

    The expected 250 attendees will see field and indoor demonstrations and hear six expert talks.

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