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NORTHERN OHIO CROPS' DAY -- AN INNOVATIVE AGRONOMY PROGRAM

Extension Education

Edwin Lentz
Extension Educator and Professor
The Ohio State University Extension
Findlay

Abstract

Traditionally, the agricultural community has received the latest university crop information during County Extension Agronomy Days. However, budget reductions, fewer available specialists, and competition for producer’s time have made it more challenging for universities’ to share information at these meetings. To continue to reach the agriculture audience, County Extension Educators combined resources and developed an innovative program to fulfill three objectives: 1) provide opportunities for producers to receive information that could be incorporated in their farming practices, 2) provide opportunities for professionals to receive Continuing Education hours for their specific certification programs, and 3) provide opportunities for Specialists to share research information and time with the agriculture community. During the all day program, 200 individuals received the most current university information on six issues affecting the agricultural community. Over 48% of the participants completed an evaluation which indicated that 94% would attend this program in the future, 92% learned something new, and 89% would incorporate this information in their business operations. Recertification hours were given to 103 private applicators and 16 commercial pesticide applicators, and 25 Certified Crop Consultants received 100 hours of Continuing Education. The program has the potential to affect the 957,400 acres of row crop production associated with the participating counties.

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Authors: E.M. Lentz, M.A. Koenig, A. P. Sundermeier, M.L. Gastier
  1. Lentz, E. Extension Educator, The Ohio State University Extension, Seneca County, Ohio, 44883
  2. Koenig, M. Extension Educator, The Ohio State University Extension, Sandusky County, Ohio, 43420
  3. Sundermeier, A. Extension Educator, The Ohio State University Extension, Wood County, Ohio, 43402
  4. Gastier, M. Extension Educator, The Ohio State University Extension, Huron County, Ohio, 44857