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2021 fertilizer and pesticide recertification Brooke Beam Contributing columnist Due to COVID-19, the opportunities to complete fertilizer and pesticide recertification have changed. All recertifications for 2020 or 2021 licenses are due to expire on July 1, 2021. If you are a farmer whose license is set to expire on July 1, 2021, please contact the Highland County Extension Office at 937-393-1918 as soon as possible. There are two recertifications scheduled in the next two weeks, but there is...

Virtual Extension programming Brooke Beam Contributing columnist The following is virtual program offered the week of Feb. 8 through the Highland County OSU Extension office. Monday, Feb. 8 6-7:00 p.m. EPD Update: Breeding for Cow Longevity – John Grimes Registration: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N_CtcKYwQB2l60Afug10aA Tuesday, Feb. 9 Registration: www.go.osu.edu/AgTechTues The Digital Ag Team will present on various topics on the latest on-farm technology. CCA credits can be earn...

Virtual Extension programming Brooke Beam Contributing columnist There are many options for virtual Extension programming occurring this winter. Many of the programs are free to attend. By registering, you will receive connection information to either view the presentation through the Zoom portal or call-in options. Included in the list are the upcoming programs for the week of Feb. 1. There are many options for virtual Extension programming occurring this winter. Many of the programs are free...

Upcoming webinars for Farm Bill decisions Brooke Beam Contributing columnist Over the next few weeks there will be several webinars offered that will be beneficial to your farming operations. The first webinars focus on the ARC or PLC decision for the 2021 program year. The first program covering the ARC/PLC decision will be offered Wednesday, Jan. 13, so be sure to tune in either by phone, tablet or computer. The second set of programs listed below feature a variety of agronomy topics, with ...

Santa on Southern Ohio Farm Show Brooke Beam Contributing columnist Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special guest appearance on the Dec. 23 episode of the Southern Ohio Farm Show. Submitted photo On the next episode of the Southern Ohio Farm Show on Wednesday, Dec. 23, we have some special guests from the North Pole. Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by a local farm when they were out looking at the festive lights in the area and they will make a guest appearance on the Southern Ohio Farm Show. ...