Events

Event Type: Virtual
Join the Water Quality Extension Associates for a monthly webinar on topics that impact water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin. All WQW Webinars will be recorded for later viewing. All live webinars will offer Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) continuing education credits, and relevant topics will offer Certified Livestock Manager (CLM) credits to participants. Visit http://waterqualityextension.osu.edu for information on topics as they become available.

If you are interested in being able to fly a drone like a professional, then this is the program for you. We will take you on a step-by-step process of learning the skills needed to fly a drone for commercial purposes such as aerial photography, aerial mapping, applying pesticides, first responder tasks, and much more. The basis of this course will be the F.A.A. Part 107 UAS "Drone" licensure test including the steps needed to obtain and maintain the certification.
Registration Information: Snack included in registration.

Join us for the regional Weeds University. Hands-on activities and speakers will be included in the event. Topics covered - Identification of weeds, the biology of weeds, developing your herbicide program, and control strategies for weed management. Optional topics include cover crops and weeds or forage crops and weed management. Speakers will include Aaron Hagerman, Iowa State, Mark Loux, and Alyssa Essman as well as regional county educators. CCA, Commercial, and Private PAT credits are available.

The annual conference will feature national corn yield contest winner David Hula as the keynote speaker in 2023. Breakout rooms will include agronomy, nutrient management, soil health/cover crops/no-till, precision ag & technology, water quality/conservation practices, and alternative crops/hot topics/farm management. CCA and CLM credits will be offered. Video recorded option may be offered at a later date for continuing education credits.