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“Oh Deer!” – Collaborative Deer Management Program to Tackle Growing Wildlife Challenge
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As deer populations continue to grow across Central Ohio, communities are facing increasing challenges in managing their impact on local environments and human safety. To address these issues, the Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) ...
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Ohio State educator honored with national early-career teaching award
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Amanda Bowling, associate professor and honors coordinator in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (ACEL), has been ...
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Keep your Thanksgiving feast safe
https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/keep-your-thanksgiving-feast-safe
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many families are looking forward to gathering around the table for a festive feast. For those purchasing a frozen turkey, however, it’s essential to plan for safe preparation, according to expert ...
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How anti-obesity drugs are linked to food waste
https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/how-anti-obesity-drugs-are-linked-food-waste
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found. ...
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Respirators for the Farm
https://agsafety.osu.edu/program-areas/respirators-farm
Always wear an N95 or P100 respirator when working in high dust concentrated, agricultural environments. A disposable face mask respirator is best when replaced each day, and when a user seal check is performed every time it is worn. While there are no r ...
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Students tackle skid loader solution
Ohio farmers are on average 57.8 years old. And with aging comes agility issues. CFAES Professor Dee Jepsen, state safety leader for OSU Extension and Ohio AgrAbility program director, advises a senior capstone design course in which engineering students ...
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Breathe easier in grain bins
https://cfaes.osu.edu/newsletter/cfaes-impact/november-december-2024/breathe-easier-in-grain-bins
With many grain bins full of stored grain this time of year, CFAES safety experts are reminding farmers to be aware of safety precautions. Grain dust particles can lodge in your lungs when inhaled, potentially causing asthma, COPD, and other respiratory i ...
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Building resilience: Supporting mental health in Ohio's farming community
https://cfaes.osu.edu/newsletter/cfaes-impact/november-december-2024/building-resilience
The mental health of Ohio’s farmers is increasingly critical, especially as external pressures — such as unpredictable weather — intensify the demands of their work. Bridget Britton, an OSU Extension behavioral health program specialist, underscores the u ...
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Unlock the outlook of agriculture
https://cfaes.osu.edu/newsletter/cfaes-impact/november-december-2024/unlock-the-outlook-agriculture
Wondering what’s ahead for the next U.S. Farm Bill? What about consumer trends in retail shopping or foods? Thinking about U.S. trade policy and the prospects for agricultural trade? Get answers from agricultural economists at the annual Agricultural Outl ...
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AgTech Innovation Hub fuels cutting-edge solutions for agriculture's toughest challenges
Imagine using drones to detect safety hazards in greenhouses or tap into new technology to manage drought. These are just some of the groundbreaking outcomes of five research projects recently completed through the AgTech Innovation Hub. ...