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11 Enhance your Country Living Experience at the Ag Expo, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the McClester (Kenwood) Farm, located at 4701 Meter Road NE, Mechanicstown, Ohio 44651. Planned by a partnership of private industry leaders and govern- ment agencies, the Ag Expo is the premiere coun- try living event in Eastern Ohio, focusing attention on agriculture, conservation and natural resources. Meet with fellow land users to learn the secrets to a profitable property. Whether you own a half an acre or 1,000 acres, there is something for you at this year’s Ag Expo. More than 100 vendors and exhibitors are already expected at the event. If you have an interest in sustainable agriculture, local foods, livestock, or wildlife, chances are you will enjoy the Ag Expo. Bring the entire family. There will be several youth activities, including a fishing derby, kiddie tractor pull, and a turkey shoot. For more information and to see a list of exhibitors that have already committed to attend check out the Ag Expo website at
www.ANRCexpo.com, or contact Carroll Soil & Water Conservation District at 330-627-9852.
11- Oct. 31 The Corn Maze at the Butterfly House featuring "The Crystal Bowersox Corn Maze" September 11th - October 31st Visit www.whitehousecorn-
maze.com for details. 4 individual mazes, 16 acres of corn totaling 7.2 miles of trails
16 Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series, Ribes 101 Workshop, OSU South Centers, 6-8 p.m. Production details on currants and gooseber- ries for current and prospective growers; details on the Centers’ new currant and gooseberry trial funded by an Ohio Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block Grant. $5 per person. 740- 289-2071, ext. 223;
strawser.35@cfaes.osu.edu.
16 Profitable Beef Production and the Environment, OARDC’s Jackson Agricultural Research Station, 019 Standpipe Rd., Jackson, hours TBD, free, 740-286-3803.
17-19 LaGrange Engine Club Show, Ford Tractors and Hercules Engines, Sat: Antique Tractor Pull; Sun.: Tractor games; $3.00, children under 12 free with adult,
www.lagrangeengineclub.com, 419-929-0828
18 The Whitehouse Shrimp Harvest, 10 a.m. Visit
www.shrimp-farm.com for details. 1 acre pond will be drained. Shrimp will be netted and sold whole on ice. Local farmers will sell their pro- duce. Orders for shrimp are currently be accepted on line.
18 Bluebird Farm, The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association free public tours of some of Ohio’s finest sustainable and organic farms. Cadiz, Ohio (Harrison County) For a complete list of farm tours, and for more information about OEFFA’s farm tours, go to
http://www.oeffa.us/oeffa/pdfs/OEFFA_2010 farmtoursSMALL.pdf.
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21 Planting and Transplanting Workshop, 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Seaman Orientation Plaza, $50 per person, registration limited to 12. Hands-on activi- ties demonstrating the what, when, where and how of proper planting and transplanting. The arbore- tum is part of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. In case of iffy weather, call 330- 464-2148 or visit
http://secrest.osu.edu/ to make sure that an event is still on. Most of the events will go on rain or shine. Some won’t.
21-23 Farm Science Review, Ohio State’s Molly Caren Agricultural Center, 135 State Route 38 N.E., London; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 21-22; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 23; tickets $5 in advance from OSU Extension county offices and Ohio agribusinesses, $8 at the gate, children 5 and under free; 614-292- 4278,
gamble.19@osu.edu.
22 Special training instructed by Ohio State University Extension specialists will be offered throughout 2010 for commercial pesticide applica- tors preparing to take the state exam for pesticide applicators. The day-long training classes will be held at the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg. An Ohio commercial pesticide applicator license is required for any applicators who work for a company or business applying pesticides, unless they are supervised by a licensed applicator at that company. This also extends to anyone who applies pesticides in public areas, such as school districts, townships, villages, cities, municipalities, counties, park districts, libraries, and other locations. At the end of the training, attendees will receive documentation that they have the met the requirements of a trained servi- ceperson. Applicators that are planning to take the pesticide license exam will benefit from the review of the pesticide safety, regulations, formu- lations and label interpretation. More information about the trainings is available on the OSU Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program Web site at
http://pested.osu.edu or by calling 614-292-4070.
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13th annual Celebration of Youth on Friday,. The Celebration of Youth is the major charitable event for raising funds to benefit Ohio 4-H Youth Development and to commemorate distin- guished 4-H Alumni. Tickets are on sale now through Sept. 10 ($100 per adult or $35 for uni- versity enrollees and minors). Tax deductible sponsorships remain available until the end of August. Contact the Ohio 4-H Foundation (614-292-6943;
4hfoundation@cfaes.osu.edu) or visit
http://www.ohio4h.org/foundation to make reservations.
25 The Monarch Release at The Butterfly House at 12:30 p.m. (weather permitting) Hundreds of locally raised Monarch butterflies will be released to begin their migration to Mexico.This is a FREE event. A short program will be presented talking about the Monarch
CAlendAR October
1- 31 The Corn Maze at the Butterfly House featuring "The Crystal Bowersox Corn Maze" September 11th - October 31st Visit www.whitehousecorn-
maze.com for details. 4 individual mazes, 16 acres of corn totaling 7.2 miles of trails
2 Autumn Discovery Day, 9 a.m.-noon, in various areas in Secrest Arboretum, free. Eighth annual fall tree and shrub sale, expert advice, fall colors. The arboretum is part of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. In case of iffy weather, call 330-464-2148 or visit
http://secrest.osu.edu/ to make sure that an event is still on. Most of the events will go on rain or shine. Some won’t.
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Clearview Farm, The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association free public tours of some of Ohio’s finest sustainable and organic farms. Pataskala, Ohio (Licking County) For a complete list of farm tours, and for more information about OEFFA’s farm tours, go to
http://www.oeffa.us/oeffa/pdfs/OEFFA_2010farmt oursSMALL.pdf.
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Farm Toy Show, Van Wert County Fairgrounds, Van Wert, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Contact Lowell Morningstar 937-826-4201.
5-6 Science of Agriculture, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. both days, OARDC campus, free. Hands-on activities for schoolchildren on scientific principles and applied agriculture; a popular field trip for school groups. Contact
houin.1@osu.edu. The arboretum is part of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. In case of iffy weather, call 330- 464-2148 or visit
http://secrest.osu.edu/ to make sure that an event is still on. Most of the events will go on rain or shine. Some won’t.
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The Ohio Corn Huskers Association Inc. will hold the Annual Ohio Hand Husking Contest, Ottawa Bota Farm, 7585 Taway Rd., Radnor, Ohio, 9 a.m.
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Butterfly. The Butterfly House will be open for the public. Normal rates will apply.
25 Central Ohio Poultry Processing, The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association free public tours of some of Ohio’s finest sustainable and organic farms. Bellville, Ohio (Richland County) For a complete list of farm tours, and for more information about OEFFA’s farm tours, go to
http://www.oeffa.us/oeffa/pdfs/OEFFA_2010farmt oursSMALL.pdf.
25 Wayne County Heart Walk, 8-10 a.m. Contact Jane Douglas, 330-263-3608,
douglas.170@osu.edu, for more information.
30 Eastern Ohio Beef Tour. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Preregistration (Must be received by Sept 17th): $15 for non-OFGC members; $10 for OFGC members. On-site registration $20 for no-OFGC members; $15 for OFGC members. Contact Leah Miller (740) 545-6349
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Registration until 10 a.m. Nine classes will qualify for the national contest. 740-666-7972.
Leisure Birding, 9-11 a.m., Seaman Orientation Plaza, free. Led by Greater Mohican Audubon Society members. The arboretum is part of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. In case of iffy weather, call 330-464-2148 or visit
http://secrest.osu.edu/ to make sure that an event is still on. Most of the events will go on rain or shine. Some won’t.
13 Autumn Walk, 2-4 p.m., Seaman Orientation Plaza, free. Led by OARDC and OSU Extension plant experts. The arboretum is part of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. In case of iffy weather, call 330-464-2148 or visit
http://secrest.osu.edu/ to make sure that an event is still on. Most of the events will go on rain or shine. Some won’t.
16 Carriage House Farms, LLC, The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association free public tours of some of Ohio’s finest sustainable and organic farms. N. Bend, Ohio (Hamilton County) For a complete list of farm tours, and for more informa- tion about OEFFA’s farm tours, go to
http://www.oeffa.us/oeffa/pdfs/OEFFA_2010farmt oursSMALL.pdf.
20 Why Trees Matter Forum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fisher Auditorium, registration fee. Fifth annual program featuring the social, economic and environmental benefits of trees in Ohio communities. Call Lisa Troyer, 330-263-3799, for more information. The arboretum is part of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. In case of iffy weather, call 330-464-2148 or visit
http://secrest.osu.edu/ to make sure that an event is still on. Most of the events will go on rain or shine. Some won’t.
21 Ohio Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series, Pumpkin Twilight Tour, OSU South Centers, 6-8 p.m. Walking tour featuring 2010 pumpkin trial results and best practices for pumpkin production. $5 per person. 740-289-2071, ext. 223;
strawser.35@cfaes.osu.edu.
November 9
“Your Farm Business” Education Series, Adding Employees to Your Farm Business. Determining the need for farm employees. Tax and legal con- siderations. Conservation and tax savings pro- grams for land owners. Fee: $25 per class (dis- counts apply for ‘Friends of the Countryside’) Other Times and Locations vary. Visit
www.cvcountryside.org for details. Phone: 330- 657-2529, Fax: 330-657-2198, E-mail: farm-
link@cvcountryside.org, Countryside Conservancy, 2179 Everett Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
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