State News
Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
The "Pastures for Profit" grazing school is a comprehensive course in Management Intensive Grazing
Taking Applications for the "2012 Outdoor Science Camp"
Palmer near Harrison Lake State Park in Fayette, Ohio is scheduled for June 10-13, 2012. This popular camp is open to youth from age 8 (and 3rd grade) through 14 (finishing the 8th grade) living in the three state area.
Putnam Co. Jr. Fair Little Wood Car Derby
June 20, 2012, Putnam County Fair Main Show Arena at 5:30PM. Open to all Putnam County 4-H Members (ages 5 - 19).
Dealing With Bed Bugs
An Ottawa resident recently brought a live bed bug at the extension office for us to identify. It was discovered in a bedroom within hours of relatives arriving from a distant city to stay for the weekend.
Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Ohio; Maples, Other Trees at Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture today (6/17) announced the first discovery of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Ohio trees!
Safety Tips for Motorists During Spring Planting
Farmers are getting increasing uneasy as wet weather has delay the spring planting season. Temperatures are expected to be considerably warmer this week and if we can miss the showers, farmers may have an opportunity to get some spring planting started very late this week.
Spring Lawn Fertilization and Crabgrass Control
Now that April has arrived, many people are anxious to get outside and get yard work done. Spring lawn fertilization and crabgrass control are usually two of the earliest projects given consideration.
Early Season Sprays for Fruit Trees
Early spring is the best time to apply sprays to control certain insects, mites, and diseases on apple, pear and other fruit trees. Gardeners who have had problems with pests and diseases in the past year should consider applying early season sprays to prevent or minimize pest damage this season.
Upcoming Family Nutrition Program in Putnam County
Upcoming programs through the county libraries by the Family Nutrition Program in Putnam County
Wellness Facts
Whole grains may help control blood pressure, suggests a new Harvard study of more than 30,000 male health professionals. Men who ate the most whole grains (equal to about three servings a day) were 19% less likely to develop hypertension over 18 years than those who ate the least. An earlier study in women yielded similar results. Unlike refined grains, whole grains retain the bran and germ and thus have more fiber and nutrients, such as potassium and folate. Look for a "whole" grain listed as the first ingredient on labels of breads, cereals, pastas, and other grain products (the word "enriched" indicates refined wheat flour).
