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Mar. 19, 2020
If you want to learn more about Coronavirus including what it is, how it spreads, what precautions you should take, and when you should call your doctor, see this fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension
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Nov. 26, 2019
We commonly receive questions from livestock owners who may be just getting started with their pasture management or grazing program. During this issue of Forage Focus with Christine Gelley, Noble County Extension Educator, and Will Hamman, Pike County Extension Educator, the discussion will revolve around the ten most common questions that new graziers have when starting with grazing livestock.
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Jul. 25, 2019
With the shift to newer technology, our office has updated the phone system and our contact numbers have changed. Our new main line is 740-653-5419 (some of you may recognize this one).
Below are the new direct dial numbers:
Family & Consumer Sciences
Shannon Carter 740-277-4624
Snap-Ed
Kacie Funk 740-277-4627
Diane Sommers 740-277-4634
4-H Youth Development
Leslie Cooksey 740-277-4625
Aubry Fowler 740-277-4626
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Apr. 17, 2019
Mother Nature is continuing her assault on area trees and landscape plants!
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Apr. 08, 2019
ChickQuest is a Science Alive 4-H School Enrichment program that reaches 1100 Kindergarten through 5th grade students in Fairfield County annually. The project challenges youth to use science, technology, engineering, and math skills to investigate the life cycle of an embryonic chicken egg. From monitoring living eggs to observing fluffy chicks, these lively activities pique curiosity, encourage collaboration and communication, and provide young scientists with unforgettable experiences.
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Mar. 18, 2019
Each year homeowners spend hundreds – and, in some cases many hundreds – of dollars on mulch for the landscape. When properly applied at the right time, mulch has its place. A thin layer of perhaps 1.5 to 2.5 inches of mulch can enhance the color of the landscape, aid in preventing weed germination, retain moisture in the soil, and moderate soil temperatures in the root zone of the plants being mulched.
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May. 23, 2018
While avoiding the annoying bite of the mosquito may be the motivating factor, mosquito control is important for reducing the spread of disease. Controlling mosquito populations takes a varied approach beginning first with the avoidance of pooled or standing water!
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Jul. 21, 2017
At first glance, this would appear to be a tree that simply blew over in a storm. Under closer inspection, it's not so simple! Read on to learn why.
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Mar. 27, 2017
If you have ash trees, and plan to use an insecticide treatment to prevent Emerald Ash Borer from killing them, April is the best time to apply that treatment!
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Dec. 09, 2016
The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) goes into effect on January 1 2017 and if you raise livestock and ever feed medically important antibiotics such as tetracycline, sulfamethazine, penicillin, neomycin or tylosin, the way you manage your animals’ health will change.
