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Ohio Farm to School Offers Free Online Presentation for Producers
February 23, 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- "Farm to School" is a growing movement in Ohio, with increasing opportunities for local produce growers to sell to schools throughout the state. According to Julie Fox, direct marketing specialist for Ohio Stat ...
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Ohio State Expert: Late Planting Can Still Result in Strong Yields if Corn Growers Make Adjustments
February 23, 2012 ADA, Ohio – While late planting concerns may cause some growers to reconsider planting corn, an Ohio State University Extension specialist says producers may not have to fear lower yields when planting late if they make some adjustments ...
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Ohio State Researcher: Global Hunger May Be Double Previous Estimates
February 23, 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio-- A household food and nutrition survey developed in part by an Ohio State University researcher is uncovering a clearer picture of hunger and malnutrition throughout the world. Although the United Nations' Food and A ...
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Selling Direct to Consumers Can Net Farmers and Producers More Money, Ohio State Expert Says
February 29, 2012 WILMINGTON, Ohio – The "buy local" movement that has sparked an increased demand for locally grown and produced foods means that those farmers and producers who know how to market and sell their products directly to consumers c ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Norovirus Experts Available to Discuss Recent Outbreaks
February 27, 2012 WOOSTER, Ohio-- Two recent outbreaks of norovirus in Granville in central Ohio-- on top of other outbreaks across the country-- have Ohio State University food safety experts warning people to take precautions to prevent the spread of th ...
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Chow Line: High sodium hidden in all sorts of foods (Feb. 24, 2012)
February 23, 2012 I recently read something about bread having a lot of sodium in it. Really, bread? I find that hard to believe. While one slice of bread may or may not have much sodium (it can range anywhere from 80 to 230 milligrams per slice), the ca ...
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Winter Farming in Cleveland? Yes, With Help from Ohio State Ag Experts
March 5, 2012 Cleveland Crops program helps create jobs for people with developmental disabilities, supplies local restaurants and stores. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- You don’t have to move to warmer climates (South Beach, anyone?) to enjoy the benefits of locally ...
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Cover Crops Boost Soil Health, Nutrients, Earthworms and Lower Costs
February 14, 2012 PIKETON, Ohio – Ohio farmers looking to improve the overall health of their soil should consider planting oilseed radish, cereal rye, cowpea or Austrian winter pea as a cover crop, which can improve soil health and save money, says a soi ...
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4-H Market Beef Weigh-In
https://greene.osu.edu/events/4-h-market-beef-weigh
Each 4-H and FFA member that will be showing a market beef animal in the 2016 will be required to attend this event. Letters will be sent out early November to all 2015 exhibitors. ...
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4-H CARTEENs
https://greene.osu.edu/events/4-h-carteens-3
The "Car" in CARTEENS stands for "Caution and Responsibility", and "Teens" refers to the teenagers who help prepare and present the program. In the CARTEENS program, 4-H teen leaders teach traffic education safety programs to ...