You are invited to attend a very exciting event for small farm enthusiasts in Ohio. This intensive conference will give you the opportunity to choose from different seminars taught by Extension professionals and industry leaders on a wide variety of agricultural enterprises. A tradeshow representing the many industries servicing small farms will be present for you to visit throughout the 2-day event. Friday evening will highlight an informative session, "Meat Marketing - Front and Center," which will embrace interactions between presenters and audience. Saturday's agenda will provide opportunities for you to attend four (4) informative sessions of your choosing. Register an extra family member or friend to get more out of the day. Saturday's program will begin at 7:45 a.m. with registration, trade show, and morning refreshments. Registration will be held Friday evening at the Pyle Center on the Wilmington College campus. Saturday morning registration will be held at the Kelley Center. Signs will be posted.
Topic: Pruning Woody Plants When: Monday, March 12th Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $15 $50 for the series Where: OSU Extension Office, Butler County 1802 Princeton Road Hamilton, OH 45011
Pruning Woody Plants - Preserve the attractiveness of your woody plants by learning the correct methods of pruning. Proper pruning leads to healthy plants. This session will also cover "Why Trees Matter."
Topic: Insects: The Good, Bad, & Ugly When: Monday, March 19th Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $15 $50 for the series Where: OSU Extension Office, Butler County 1802 Princeton Road Hamilton, OH 45011
Insects: The Good, Bad, & Ugly - Find out which insects are beneficial, which appear to do damage, though it may not be as bad as you think and hear about the real ugly insects. Instructor Joe Boggs's entertaining syle will fascinate the curious and inform those who want to prepare for the ugly damaging insects, such as the Asian Long-horned Beetle and other "bad apples."
Topic: Do It Yourself Lawn Cares When: Monday, March 26th Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $15 $50 for the series Where: OSU Extension Office, Butler County 1802 Princeton Road Hamilton, OH 45011
Do It Yourself Lawn Cares - You will be led through a calendar year of caring for your lawn. Learn the types of grasses, fertilizers, pest control (weeds, diseases & insects) and other importain management practices to help you have the best lawn in the neighborhood
Topic: Better Vegetable Yield When: Monday, April 2nd Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $15 $50 for the series Where: OSU Extension Office, Butler County 1802 Princeton Road Hamilton, OH 45011
Better Vegetables & Techniques for a Better Yield - Hear about practical methods and the types of vegetables for optimum production in your backyard. Listen to Instructor Ned Barkema's entertaining ideas and suggestions that you can adopt this spring in your yard.
Register at (513) 887-3722.
Liberty Township Administration Building, 6400 Princeton Road Liberty Township, Ohio 45011 (513) 759-7500 Township Administration Hours: 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
