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Need Farm Workers? It could get easier
https://agnr.osu.edu/news/need-farm-workers-it-could-get-easier
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Hiring migrant farm workers will become cheaper and easier as a result of several upcoming changes to the process, according to a labor economist with The Ohio State University. The new rules on getting visas for temporary foreign workers ...
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Soil health at risk on fallow fields
https://agnr.osu.edu/news/soil-health-risk-fallow-fields
COLUMBUS, Ohio—With so many Ohio fields left unplanted this year, farmers should consider the risks to next year’s crops, soil experts from The Ohio State University warn. If wind or rain carry away the topsoil of a bare field, it can take years to rebuil ...
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Warring with Weeds
https://agnr.osu.edu/news/warring-weeds
COLUMBUS, Ohio—They can sprout up anywhere in a field and they increasingly do: weeds, specifically a family of weeds known as pigweeds. As they harvest, farmers should watch for patches of pigweeds, which are quickly multiplying across the state. A camp ...
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ArboBlitz Community Tree Planting
https://agnr.osu.edu/events/arboblitz-community-tree-planting
Volunteer planting of native trees as part of Tree Campus USA certification effort. ...
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One Day Insect University
https://agnr.osu.edu/events/one-day-insect-university
A daylong exploration of the world of insects. Features pollinators, landscape and garden insects, the role of citizen and community science, a bug zoo, an optional tour of Ohio State’s Museum of Biological Diversity, and more. Registration is $35, which ...
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Buckeye Island Hop
https://agnr.osu.edu/events/buckeye-island-hop
Annual volunteer work and social event at The Ohio State University Stone Laboratory at Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Registration is free but is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 11. Details: 419-285-1800 ...
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Tree Walk
https://agnr.osu.edu/events/tree-walk-0
Features a range of tree-related topics including selection, planting, pests, and diseases. Free, no registration required. ...
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Guided Bird Walk
https://agnr.osu.edu/events/guided-bird-walk
Led by members of Greater Mohican Audubon Society. Open to birders of all skill levels. Free. Details: 330-263-2761 9-11 am ...
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Guided Autumn/Pollinator Walk
https://agnr.osu.edu/events/guided-autumnpollinator-walk
A look at fall colors, seasonal plant highlights, and resident pollinators led by CFAES experts. Free. Details: 330-263-3761 ...
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Environmental Professionals Network Breakfast Program
https://agnr.osu.edu/events/environmental-professionals-network-breakfast-program
“Controlling Nutrient Runoff and Protecting Water Quality: Ohio’s Latest Programs and Policies,” Discussion by directors of Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency moderated by Catha ...