2011 FIELD DAYS AND WORKSHOPS

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Your Guide to on-farm, in-the-field learning. Sponsored by The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and Ohio State University Extension.

2011 FIELD DAYS AND WORKSHOPS

Here's a calendar of special events that should, we hope, interest you if you farm, garden, grow trees, keep bees, raise livestock, practive conservation, and/or more.  Link on Field Days for more information.

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County Horticulture News
2011 FIELD DAYS AND WORKSHOPS
2011 FIELD DAYS AND WORKSHOPS
Your Guide to on-farm, in-the-field learning. Sponsored by The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and Ohio State University Extension.
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NURSERY GROWERS BE READY!
NURSERY GROWERS BE READY!
There is a good chance that many of you will be inspected for the Workers Protected Standards (WPS) program. Some of the issues you will be expected to have ready are: 1.) Safety posters with proper information at the bottom. 2.) Proper training for handlers and workers (documented) every 5 years. 3.) MSDS and label books on record. 4.) Cleanup areas, disposable suits or wash machines and lockers for handlers. 5.) Field posting and central posting areas that are up to date. 6.) Inventory of products. 7.) Spray records with all 8 areas of information filled in. 8.) A coordinator for your business. 9.) Greenhouse posting system. 10.) Proper personnel protective equipment. 11.) Cleanup station for workers 1/4 miles or further from your buildings (clean water, single use towels and soap). 12.) Communication records for applicators using danger use products every 3 hours.
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State Horticulture News
Northeast Ohio Shared Commercial Kitchen Survey
Northeast Ohio Shared Commercial Kitchen Survey
Ready to start your own salsa business but need a really big kitchen? A local committee is conducting a needs survey to receive input from any small business owner or agricultural producer who is interested in using a shared commercial kitchen.
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