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Feb. 06, 2018
Winter Gardening Series Speakers, Dates, and Times
232 Third Street, Marietta OH
January 21 1:30: Marcus McCartney - “Soil Improvement” 2:45: Bob Rothwell - “Composting”
January 28 1:30: George Banzinger- “Veggie Tales” 2:45: OSU Master Gardener Panel "Seed Sowing and Saving"
February 18 1:30: Ann Bonner - “Backyard Tree Care and Urban Forestry” 2:45: Carrie Brown - “Growing Native Trees from Seed”
February 25 1:30: Jason White - “Entomology” 2:45: Katy Lustofin - "Pollinator Habitats"
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Jan. 31, 2018
Click here to read about pesticide & fertilizer meetings, and other upcoming ag events.
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Jan. 23, 2018
Please support 4-H in Washington County!
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Jan. 23, 2018
ServSafe® FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
The Ohio Department of Health requires all food service facilities licensed at a ‘Risk Level 3 or 4’ to have at least one staff person who has completed an ODH approved Level 2 Food Safety training.
LEVEL 2 FOOD SAFETY - MANAGER TRAINING
ServSafe® In-Class Manager Training
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Dec. 08, 2017
Time to get your finances in order and begin the new year right!
We can help!
Ohio State University Extension is offering a FREE six-week money management class. The instructor is Amanda Bohlen.
Classes will take place at our office at 202 Davis Avenue, Marietta. Please register to ensure we have enough seats and handouts available.
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Dec. 07, 2017
Using Goats to Improve Pastures
December 5 2017
Marcus McCartney, OSU Extension Educator, Washington County
(Previously published in Farm and Dairy, December 1, 2017)
Do you have leftover fair goats, or inherited some that did not make weight at the fair?
Perhaps your kids or grandkids have been bugging you for the small ruminant animal for some time. Or by chance, did you come into a small herd recently?
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Nov. 30, 2017
By Marcus McCartney, ANR Educator & Sara Kroll, SNAP-ED Program Assistant
Growing up in poverty can significantly affect the health, wellbeing, and development of children and adolescents. Due to rising rates of obesity, especially among youth, much attention is currently being focused to address this epidemic. Programs which incorporate gardening provide opportunities for hands-on food, nutrition and physical activity education for children. In-school gardens improve children’s eating habits.
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Nov. 14, 2017
ServSafe® FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
LEVEL 2 FOOD SAFETY - MANAGER TRAINING
The Ohio Department of Health requires all food service facilities licensed at a ‘Risk Level 3 or 4’ to have at least one staff person who has completed an ODH approved Level 2 Food Safety training.
ServSafe® In-Class Manager Training
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Nov. 14, 2017
Join the “Zero Weight Gain” Email Wellness Challenge Now!
Challenge Dates: November 20, 2017 – January 2, 2018
Two weekly e-mails will be sent directly to you from your local OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Professional.
Participants will learn about:
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Nov. 14, 2017
