Agriculture and Natural Resources

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About Agriculture and Natural Resources

Welcome to the homepage for David Marrison, the Agriculture & Natural Resource Educator for OSU Extension located in Ashtabula County. OSU Extension has been working in Ashtabula County since 1917. Our mission is to utilize researched based information to conduct educational activities for the agriculture community.

Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Fund

The Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Fund was founded on April 29, 1952 by a group of prominent countians to promote interest in the study of agriculture, family and consumer science, environmental sciences or natural resources in an accredited full four-year college or an accredited two-year technical institute.

Agri-Culture Newsletter

The Ashtabula County Agri-Culture newsletter is published quarterly by the Ashtabula County Extension office and focuses on local Extension programs, current updates in each commodity area, and management issues which affect the diversity of agriculture in Ashtabula County.

Program Files (PDF)

For OSU ANR program flyers

Farmland Rental Resources

One of the most frequently asked questions is "What cash rental rate is fair?" This page helps address this issue, provides farm rental links and information on lease agreements.

Farm Management Resources

 

Livestock Production Resources

 

Agronomic Crops

 

Small and New Farm Resources

There is a growing trend in Ohio Agriculture toward the direct marketing of agricultural products featuring locally grown food products. Consumers are becoming more aware of the benefits of buying local and buying fresh. As the demand for local food products increases so does the interest in growing and producing a variety of agricultural products for these markets. Perhaps this is something you have considered for your small acreage but do not know where to begin. This page is dedicated to helping the new and small farmers of Northeast, Ohio.

Archived Agriculture Newsletters Folder

This is the folder for the Archived Ashtabula County Agri-Culture newsletter published by the OSU Extension office in Ashtabula County.

Giant Hogweed Resources

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is on the federal and Ohio noxious weed lists making it unlawful to propagate, sell, or transport. Giant Hogweed has been found in numerous locations across Ashtabula County. This plant is a public health issue because of its potential to cause severe skin irritation. This plant causes painful, burning blisters within one to two days of contact.

Archived-ANR Events

 

Ashtabula County Hay Vendors

This Hay List is provided by OSU Extension (Ashtabula County) as a service to our community. Inclusion on this list does not imply an endorsement by OSU Extension or its employees.

Upcoming Educational Programs & Deadlines

This page contains the links the various Agriculture & Natural Resources programs which are available to producers in Northeast Ohio.

Quotable Quotes

Each week, David Marrison shares a quotable quote of the week with his weekly news column. Check this page out for these quotes.

Catch us on Twitter & Blogs

Stay current on agricultural events and programs by following David Marrison on his Blogs and through Twitter.

Pond & Natural Resources

This page provides links to pond fact sheets and newsletters. It also provides links to natural resource programs being held in Northeast, Ohio

Pesticide Applicator Resources

The page provides resources for both commercial and private pesticide applicators. Also included is registration details for our area re-certification sessions.

Miscanthus Production

Giant miscanthus (Miscanthus x giganteus) is a large warm-season Asian grass, and a new leading biomass crop in the United States. With the USDA approving Ashtabula County as a project area for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), farmers are exploring growing Giant Miscanthus. This web page has been developed to assist producers in NE Ohio.

Marcellus Shale Oil & Gas Resources