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Northeast Ohio Agri-Culture NewsletterYour Weekly Agriculture Update for Ashtabula and Trumbull Counties November 22, 2016

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

In This Issue:• Rainfall Following Drought Linked to Historic

Nitrate Levels in Midwest Streams• Manure Spreader Calibration• 2017 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide

Released• Corn Testing Positive for Vomitoxin: How

Reliable was the Sampling?• Master Gardener Application Deadline

Extended• 4 Estate Planning Documents You Need Beyond

a Will• 2016-‐2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books

Available• “Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit”

Workshop to be held on December 1, 2016• Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop• OSU Extension Trumbull County is Hiring!• Ashtabula Soil & Water Conservation District

Hiring a District Technician• David’s Weekly News Column• Lee’s Monthly News Column

Hello, Ashtabula and Trumbull Counties!

Happy Thanksgiving! I would like to give a very special thanks to all our farmers and producers that help make our holiday feast possible. Thanksgiving day is a great example of what agriculture means to the US, and the variety of agriculture we have. The turkey steals the show, but all types of ag will be represented with the grain needed to produce the meat, veggies for pumpkin pie, fruit for cranberry sauce, tree nuts for pecan pie, and the list goes on.

Let’s not forget the other big event this week…Beat Michigan!

O-H-I-O!David Marrison

Extension Educator Ag & Natural ResourcesAshtabula County

Lee BeersExtension Educator

Ag & Natural ResourcesTrumbull County

Happy Thanksgiving!

Photo courtesy Miller Livestock Company

Northeast Ohio Agriculture 1 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Ashtabula and Trumbull Counties

Rainfall following drought linked to historic nitrate levels in Midwest streams Source: https://dl.sciencesocieties.org/story/2016/oct/thu/rainfall-following-drought-linked-to-historic-nitrate-levels-in-midwest-streams Excessive concentrations of nitrate in streams can adversely affect biological communities. To assess the effects of nutrients and many other factors that can impair stream quality, the USGS and USEPA sampled 100 small streams across parts of 11 states in the Midwest in spring and summer 2013. Scientists measured a broad range of water quality and habitat characteristics and assessed organisms living in the stream. Drought in 2012 followed by rainfall in 2013 caused nitrate to increase to some of the highest levels ever measured in some Midwest streams, according to a recent USGS report published in the September–October 2016 issue of the Journal of Environmental Quality.

Mean 2013 nitrate concentration at the 100 Midwest Stream Quality Assessment sites. Red circle with bold black outline indicates that the nitrate concentration in one or more samples exceeded 20 mg L–1, which is twice the maximum contaminant level of 10 mg L–1. The highest nitrate concentrations were in streams in Iowa (maximum of 41.8 mg L–1), closely followed by southern Minnesota and central Illinois. Researchers concluded that drought conditions in 2012 allowed excess nitrogen to build up in the soils until spring rains in 2013 flushed the nitrate into


streams, leading to unusually high levels. This study is the first of several regional stream-quality assessments (http://txpub.usgs.gov/RSQA/Default.aspx) by the USGS. Findings will provide the public and policymakers with information regarding which human and natural factors are the most critical in affecting stream quality and the organisms living there. Manure Spreader Calibration By Rory Lewandowski, OSU Extension Educator, Wayne County Source: http://u.osu.edu/beef/2016/11/09/manure-spreader-calibration/#more-2506 Invariably when I talk about manure spreader calibration there are a few chuckles. The image of a manure spreader doesn’t call to mind a piece of equipment that needs calibration;; it is the equivalent of a hammer in a carpenter’s toolbox. No calibration or explanation needed;; you just use it. However, as nutrient management and its corresponding linkage to water quality continue to grow in importance, all livestock owners and anyone who hauls and applies manure needs to become more aware of managing manure as a source of nutrients. When nutrients are purchased as commercial or synthetic fertilizer we talk about an application rate;; pounds of a particular nutrient that should be applied per acre. The desired application rate is achieved by using a calibrated fertilizer spreader. We can do the same with our manure spreaders. The application rate for manure spreaders is generally expressed as tons/acre or gallons/acre. Two common calibration methods to determine manure application rate are the swath or load-area method and the tarp or weight-area method. The swath method involves measuring the amount of manure in a typical spreader load and then measuring the land area covered by applying this load. This method is often used to calibrate liquid manure spreaders. The tarp method involves laying out several tarps, running a manure spreader over them and then calculating the amount of manure applied per acre. This method works well for solid manure. Let’s now examine each of these calibration methods in a little more detail. To use the swath or load-area method, for liquid manure spreader calibration, fill the manure spreader to a typical load level. The biggest question that must be answered is;; how many gallons of manure are in the spreader? The manufacturer’s capacity rating can be used, but to what fill level does that capacity refer? Often the spreader may be filled to a different level. In other cases the


manufacturer’s capacity rating may not be known. If there is doubt about the spreader capacity it can be calculated by some simple math. The volume for a round tank spreader is determined by the following formula: tank length x tank diameter x tank diameter x 0.8. For a noncircular tank spreader the volume formula is: tank length x width x depth x 0.8. Using these formulas, the volume will be in cubic feet. To convert to gallons multiply the cubic feet figure by 7.48. After the spreader is filled apply the load to a field using a typical tractor and spreader settings. If the area to be covered is not long enough for a single pass make sure to apply with typical overlaps. Next, determine the area covered in square feet by measuring the length and width of the application and multiplying those figures. The square feet covered divided by 43,560 will give you the acres or fraction of an acre covered by the spreader load. The application rate is then the spreader capacity divided by the acres covered, resulting in gallons/acre. To use the tarp or weight-area method, get 3 to 4 tarps or pieces of plastic of equal size. Plastic that was used to cover the bunker silo can work well for this. I like to use plastic cut to 6 foot by 6 foot, but almost any size can work. Weigh the plastic or tarps and get an average weight. Lay out the plastic or tarps in the field and stake them down so the wind will not blow them around. Load the manure spreader with a typical load of manure and then drive over the plastic at the tractor and spreader settings that are typically used. Gather the tarps and weigh them with the manure. Subtract the empty tarp weight from this value to get the weight of the manure. Divide the manure weight by the tarp area in square feet. Multiply that value by 21.8 to get a tons/acre figure. The 21.8 figure is the conversion of pounds per square foot to tons/acre derived from 43,560 square feet/acre divided by 2000 pounds per ton. For example, let’s say I used 6’x6’ pieces of plastic that averaged 3 lbs. The square foot area of each piece is 36. After laying out the plastic in the field and running the spreader over it, I get an average weight of 28 lbs. Subtracting the empty plastic weight gives me a figure of 25 pounds of manure over 36 square feet or 0.69 pounds per square foot. Multiplying 0.69 x 21.8 gives a result of 15 tons of manure /acre as my application rate. Spreader calibration is an important piece of managing manure as a source of nutrients. It provides the operator with an application rate. The next step is to determine if that spreader application rate is too high, too low or just right. To answer that question depends upon a manure nutrient analysis, current soil test levels and crop nutrient removal rates, each a topic for another column. The following reference is an excellent publication that provides more details about the spreader calibration methods discussed in this article and it contains formulas on how to calculate spreader volumes and then use that information to get gallons or pounds. Click on the link to access: Manure Spreader Calibration. Penn State Extension Agronomy Facts 68 publication. 2017 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide Released The 2017 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide is now available for download at http://mwveguide.org. The Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers is a collaboration of land-grant universities from seven states. It provides vegetable production information that is valid in the participating states for the current year. This includes fertility, variety, cultural, and pest management recommendations


Corn Testing Positive for Vomitoxin: How Reliable was the Sampling? By Pierce Paul, OSU Extension Plant Pathologist Source: http://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2016-36/corn-testing-positive-vomitoxin-how-reliable-was-sampling More and more reports are coming in of corn testing positive for vomitoxin, with levels as high as 6-10 ppm in some cases. Some of these numbers are taking producers by surprise. Although the weather has been favorable for ear rot development, and consequently, grain contamination with vomitoxin, test results could be misleading in some cases, and may even be incorrect. Since there is not a lot you can do about grain contaminated with mycotoxins, you should at least check to make sure that you got a fair test. Get a second opinion if you have to. There are several things about the mycotoxin testing process that could lead to inaccurate results, including how samples are drawn and handled. Remember, the number of ears infected within a field and the number of kernels infected on a given ear are highly variable. As a result, moldy grain and vomitoxin levels vary considerably within the grain lot. There are always “hot spots” and these may affect the accuracy of sampling and testing for vomitoxin. For instance, if a single sample is drawn and the location from which it is drawn happens to be a hot-spot, then the level of contamination of the lot will be overestimated. Conversely, if the sample misses the hot spots completely, vomitoxin contamination may be underestimated. Poor sampling may result in considerable variation in test results, and could be the cause of some grain rejections. If you have questions and concerns about how the samples were drawn and the test results, pull another sample and get a second opinion from an independent lab. Before pulling samples for toxin analysis, grain handlers should first protect themselves from dust and toxin exposure by wearing a mask, goggles and gloves. Careful attention to sampling, extraction and testing protocol should be followed to accurately measure vomitoxin accumulation in grain. To collect a representative sample from the bin or truckload of grain, 5-10 subsamples should be randomly collected from multiple locations. Samples taken only from the central or outer portions of the load or from the beginning and end of the grain stream will not provide an accurate estimate of toxin contamination. For end-gate sampling, sample from the entire width and depth of the stream. For probe sampling,

Gibberella ear rot is a source of mycotoxin in corn. High levels of infection in a field may result in high vomitoxin test levels. Photo via Pioneer.


use hand or mechanical probes to sample from the entire bin, in an “X”-shaped pattern, for example. The use of suction or air probes is not recommended when sampling grain for mycotoxins. Once subsamples are obtained, bulked, and cleaned, the grain must be ground uniformly, in a clean grinding apparatus, to resemble flour. Finer particle size increases surface area of the grain and allows for more efficient extraction of vomitoxin. The most common test for vomitoxin is an ELISA test. These kits are very specific for the toxin being tested (vomitoxin in this case) and will not provide estimates of other toxins in the sample. There are separate kits for each toxin. ELISA-based tests are generally qualitative, providing a yes/no answer for the presence of DON, or semi-quantitative, giving an estimate of DON above certain levels or within a given range. However, quantitative estimates can also be obtained using some ELISA-based test. A color-change will be indicative of vomitoxin presence in the sample. To quantify toxin concentration an additional step of assessing color quality through a well reader or spectrophotometer is required. There is a relationship between the intensity of color in the sample cup and vomitoxin, as determined by a standard curve included in the kit. ELISA’s are easy, quick and affordable, but must be performed carefully to ensure quantifiable and accurate results. Due to the test’s specificity, you must use an ELISA kit specifically designed to detect vomitoxin. In addition, the ELISA kit must be approved for the substrate to be tested (corn, DDGs, wheat, etc). In addition to resampling and retesting, here are a few guidelines to help minimize further mold development and toxin accumulation in storage: 1. Dry harvested grain to 15% moisture and below to prevent further mold development in storage. 2. Store dried grain at cool temperatures (36 to 44 F) in clean, dry bins. Moderate to high temperatures are favorable for fungal growth and toxin production. 3. Periodically check grain for mold, insects, and temperature, and send grain samples for mycotoxin analysis. 4. Avoid storing severely affected grain for too long especially since it becomes much more difficult to keep grain cool and dry as outside temperatures increase in the spring and summer. See Fact Sheet # PLPATH-CER-04 for more on sampling, testing, and storage for vomitoxin in corn: http://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-cer-04. Master Gardener Application Deadline Extended The Ashtabula County Extension office has extended the application deadline until December 1, 2016 for the 2017 Ashtabula & Lake County Master Gardener training program. If you have a strong interest in gardening and enjoy helping others, you are invited to apply to become an Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener volunteer for Ashtabula County. To become an OSU Extension Master Garden volunteer, you must attend 11 training sessions held from January to April 2017 and volunteer 50 hours of horticultural service to the community through Extension educational programming after the training. Such service could include teaching adults and youth about gardening, planting and maintaining Extension demonstration gardens, answering gardening questions from the public, judging flower and vegetable projects at local fairs, or assisting community garden participants. As a benefit of becoming a Master Gardener, you will increase your knowledge and understanding of such varied horticultural topics as best cultural practices for growing flowers and vegetables, house plant care, plant disease, lawn care, and insect pest identification and control and much, much more.


Course topics include: history of OSU Extension, plant physiology, soils, composting, fertilizers, herbs, houseplants, plant propagation, plant pathology, diagnostics, entomology, integrated pest management, vegetables, lawns, woody ornamentals, fruits, landscape maintenance, and making effective presentations. The dates for this year’s training program are: January 25;; February 1, 9, 15 & 22;; March 1, 8, 15 & 22 and April 5 & 19. This program is taught in conjunction with the Lake County Master Gardener program. Five of the sessions will be taught at the Ashtabula County Extension Office in Jefferson and five will be taught in Lake County. All courses will be taught from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There is a $210 course fee that covers course materials, refreshments, and speaker travel costs. Registration is limited and all applications are due by December 1, 2016. Please call the Ashtabula County Extension Office at 440-576-9008 for more information or for a complete application packet. 4 Estate Planning Documents You Need Beyond a Will By Sara Schafer Source: http://www.agweb.com/article/4-estate-planning-documents-you-need-beyond-a-will-naa-sara-schafer/ Estate and succession planning is complex. Although it will take hard work and hours to complete, it will help you alleviate anxiety for your family and farm operation. What if you get hit by a bus tomorrow? You should make your estate plan to match your current situation, not the what-if possibility of years down the road, says Polly Dobbs, attorney with Dobbs Legal Group and member of the Farm Journal Legacy Project Advisory Team. “If you get hit by a bus, you might die or you might not,” says Dobbs, who spoke this week at the Farm Journal Legacy Conference in Indianapolis. That's why she recommends having a portfolio of “not dead yet documents.” Beyond will or trust documents, these documents include: Power of attorney. Signing a power of attorney means you give someone else the authority to act on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated, or you can choose to give someone authority to act on your behalf the moment you sign the document for convenience purposes. You might also wish to have two separate powers of attorney—one giving authority to a business partner to make decisions concerning your farm operation and one naming a spouse or family member to handle your personal finances. It’s also important to sign a document setting the order of priority among the family members you would want to make your health care decisions if you become unable to speak to your doctor or make your own decisions. Living will declaration. This document states your intent that under certain circumstances, you wish for medical procedures to be withheld or withdrawn, and you wish to be permitted to die naturally with only medication and procedures necessary to provide comfort and alleviate pain. Signing a living will can help take the burden off of your family members’ shoulders if they have to make a difficult end-of-life decision.


Life-prolonging procedures declaration. The exact opposite of a living will, this document states your intent for health care providers to use and continue all life-prolonging procedures that could possibly extend your life. It is more important, though, to sign the legal document setting the priority among your family members who have the authority to make your health care decisions. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) release. Any time someone must deal with your otherwise private medical records, it is important to include HIPAA release language authorizing your representative to have access to your medical records. That way, there is no red tape if the time comes for someone to stand in your shoes to make healthcare decisions. “These documents are vital to create a complete plan and prevent unneeded stress on your family members,” Dobbs says. 2016-17 Ashtabula County Plat Books Available OSU Extension is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2016-2017 Ashtabula County Plat Books. A fundraiser for the Ashtabula County 4-H program, this book makes a great gift for the avid hunter, hiker or bird watcher of the family! Updated full-color Index Maps show each township's geographic location in detail. A complete index of owners is listed alphabetically by last name in the back of the book. Each plat book is $25 plus tax ($26.69). Call the Extension Office today at 440-576-9008 to reserve your copy. There are also limited 2013 Plat Books still available on CLEARANCE for $15.00 + tax. “Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit” Workshop to be held on December 1, 2016 Many experts are predicting low commodity prices and farm profitability levels for next year. So needless to say, planning will be crucial for farmers are they head into 2017. To help farm managers take a hard look at where their business stands, OSU Extension is offering a workshop titled, “Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit” on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ashtabula County Extension office located at 39 Wall Street in Jefferson, Ohio. Registration and refreshments will begin at 9:30 a.m. This workshop is designed to help farm families and small business owners develop a Success Score Card for their business. During the workshop, participants will learn how to rate their Financial, Leadership, Marketing, Production, Technology and Wellness Skills and learn how each can drive or stall a business. Participants will also learn the critical financial management tools & techniques and other management skills necessary to be successful in today’s competitive world. The featured speaker for this workshop will be Russ Coltman, Owner of Coltman Information Management. Russ has over 30 years of working with agricultural managers with their accounting. He has been great at helping owners troubleshoot the bottlenecks in their operations. Russ will share how managers can use the success score card he developed to think more strategic both in the short-term as well as in the long term. Learn more


about business assessments, using financial statements, cost of production calculations, wellness indicators, and how to utilize financial professionals. The fee to attend this program is $15 per person and is limited to the first 40 registrants. Pre-register is requested by November 23, 2016. This fee includes lunch and program materials. More information about this program can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008 and a program flyer can be found at: http://go.osu.edu/ne-events Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshop to be held on January 18, 2017 OSU Extension will be hosting a farm success and estate planning workshop titled “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ashtabula County Extension office. If you are thinking of how and when to transfer your farm business to the next generation, then this workshop is one which you will not want to miss. This workshop is designed to help farm families develop a succession plan for their farm business. Attend and learn ways to successfully transfer management skills and the farm’s business assets from one generation to the next. Learn how to have the crucial conversations about the future of your farm. This workshop will challenge farm families to actively plan for the future of the farm business. Farm families are encouraged to bring members from each generation to the workshop. Plan today for the future success of your family business! The featured speakers for this event will include: Robert Moore, Attorney at Law, Wright & Moore Law Company and David Marrison, Extension Educator for Ashtabula County. The fee for this workshop is $20 per person with a registration deadline of January 11, 2017. This class will be limited to the first 40 registrants. The fee includes lunch and program materials. More information about this program can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008 and a program flyer can be found at: http://go.osu.edu/ne-events OSU Extension Trumbull County is Hiring! OSU Extension in Trumbull County is currently accepting applications for the SNAP-Ed Program Assistant Position until December 4, 2016. This position will use standardized curriculum materials to teach food, nutrition, food resource management, and other related topics to low-income adults, youth, and/or families as part of the Education branch of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) in a variety of community settings; use standardized evaluation instruments to assess program participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors to determine educational needs and impacts; refer program participants to appropriate assistance programs; recruit adults for the program by collaborating with community agencies and programs, as well as using other tools of promotion; recruit youth for the program by collaborating with schools serving 50% or more free and reduced meals; participate in staff development and training opportunities to enhance knowledge of nutrition topics and successful methods for nutrition education; regular travel will be required throughout the county and occasionally to the state office and other regional locations around the


state. This is a grant-funded position which is renewable by the sponsor agency and by OSU Extension. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;; experience working in low-income environments, teaching to a variety of audiences (youth/adult), and knowledge of nutrition or other health-related topics. For more information, or to apply, visit https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/74357. Ashtabula Soil and Water Conservation District Hiring a District Technician The Ashtabula County Soil & Water Conservation District is taking applications until November 29, 2016 for a District Technician position. The educational requirements for this position are: Bachelor Degree and or two year Associate’s degree in environmental science, agriculture, forestry, conservation, engineering or science related field and or related work experience. This position is that of a District Technician responsible for performing field and office technical, educational and some administrative duties in the Ashtabula Soil and Water Conservation District. The technician will provide technical and engineering field assistance to county land users, groups and units of government. The technical/engineering assistance will follow the guidelines established in the NRCS National Engineering Manual and Ohio NRCS Standards and Specifications. The applicant must be proficient in ESRI Arc View GIS and interpreting aerial photographs, topographic maps, and soil survey maps. They must help carry out the responsibilities outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ohio Department of Ag- Division of Soil and Water Conservation and the Ashtabula SWCD as it relates to the implementation of Ohio's Agricultural Pollution Abatement Program, Ag- (Manure, Nutrient and other waste waters). Additionally, they must carry out the responsibilities outline in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources- Division of Forestry and the Ashtabula SWCD as it relates to the implementation of Ohio's Agricultural Pollution Abatement Program (Silviculture & Logging). The candidate must have excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills. Candidate must possess a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record. The employee must have the ability to traverse rough ground, lift 50 pounds and pass a background check and drug test. This position is for a full time employee (40 hours) with normal work hours Monday Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm. Employee may be required to work outside of the normal work schedule. Employee will be subject to a 3 month probationary period. Salary and Benefits: This position offers health insurance (employee contributes to premium cost), holiday, annual and sick leave pay. The employee will participate in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Salary will be commensurate upon experience. More information about this position and the application process can be obtained by contacting Nathan Paskey at the Ashtabula County Soil & Water Conservation District at 440-576-4946 or via email at [email protected].


David’s Weekly News Column Published on November 23, 2016 in the Jefferson Gazette & November 27, 2016 in the Star Beacon Hello Ashtabula County! We are only a mere 24 hours away from one of my favorite holidays—Thanksgiving! It is a time for families to gather and celebrate all for which they are thankful. It is my favorite holiday because I love food! And believe me, tomorrow I will get my fill of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and succotash. My stomach is ready! Today, I would like to share a plate full of information on two upcoming programs which you may wish to take part in December.

****** A lot of our agricultural economists are predicting the low revenue

margins for agricultural commodities to continue through 2017. To help farm managers examine their business for profit robbing bottlenecks, OSU Extension will be offering a workshop titled, “Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit” next Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ashtabula County Extension office located at 39 Wall Street in Jefferson, Ohio. This workshop is designed to help farm families and small business owners develop a Success Score Card for their business. During the workshop, participants will learn how to rate their Financial, Leadership, Marketing, Production, Technology and Wellness Skills and learn how each can drive or stall a business. Participants will also learn the critical financial management tools & techniques and other management skills necessary to be successful in today’s competitive world. The featured speaker for this workshop will be Russ Coltman, Owner of Coltman Information Management. Russ has over 30 years of working with agricultural managers with their accounting. He has been great at helping owners troubleshoot the bottlenecks in their operations. Russ will share how managers can use the success score card he developed to think more strategic both in the short-term as well as in the long term. Learn more about business assessments, using financial statements, cost of production calculations, wellness indicators, and how to utilize financial professionals.

The fee to attend this program is $15 per person and is limited to the first 40 registrants. Pre-register must be made by Monday, November 28, 2016. This fee includes lunch and program materials. More information about this program can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008 and a program flyer can be found at: http://go.osu.edu/ne-events

****** Tax practitioners with an interest in farm income taxes will have an opportunity to attend a one

day farm tax workshop scheduled for Monday, December 19, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in nine locations across Ohio. This workshop will be taught by Dr. Phil Harris, Professor of Agricultural Economics from the University of Wisconsin via tele-conference. This program has been designed for tax practitioners who have a significant number of farm clients and therefore need a substantial amount of information on agricultural tax issues. Participants will view a live webinar given by Phil Harris. Registrants will receive a valuable Ag Tax resource book. We will be hosting one of 11 on-site locations at the Ashtabula County Extension office in Jefferson, Ohio. Registrants can also view the webinar from the comfort of their home or office as well. The registration fee for Ashtabula County on-site workshop is $130 per person and includes agricultural tax workbook, lunch and refreshments.


The Agricultural Tax Issues program has been accepted for continuing education credits by the Accountancy Board of Ohio, and the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility. Reservations are requested by December 2, 2011. Complete workshop information and on-line registration are available at the OSU Income Tax Schools’ website located at: http://aglaw.osu.edu/osu-income-tax-schools

****** In celebration of Thanksgiving, I would like to share a quote from legendary basketball coach, John Wooden who stated, “Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books - especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.” Have a good and safe day! Lee’s Monthly News Column Published on November 24, 2016 in the Warren Tribune Chronicle Happy Thanksgiving everyone! If you’re reading this you either got lost while looking for the ad section, or you want to know what is going on in with agriculture in Trumbull County. If you’re here for the latter, I’ll let you know that most farmers wrapped up their harvest before the snow fell over the weekend. Small grains and soybeans yields were especially good for Trumbull county farmers this year with some farms seeing record numbers. It was a different story for corn, as most farms had an average crop, and yields were highly dependent on where (and when) the rain fell. Though, overall, most Trumbull County farmers had a better corn crop than the rest of Ohio. As you sit down for your Thanksgiving dinner- or recover from the feast- don’t forget to give thanks to the farmers that helped make your meal possible. If you purchased an average 15-pound turkey, that bird required about 45 pounds of feed to reach its final size. Of course the turkey farmer had to raise the bird, but that feed is made from corn, barley, wheat, milo, and a variety of other crops farmers grow here in the U.S. That’s just the turkey. So if we look at the squash, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, apples, green beans, potatoes, cranberries, pecans, butter, ham, and any of the other food we consume on this holiday you start to see a picture of how incredibly important our farmers are for this day. So, when you see a farmer make sure you say “thanks”. We’re in the full swing of the holiday season now, and it is easy to get swept up in gift buying and parties, but please don’t forget the meaning behind the holidays. Make time to volunteer or donate this season to help those less fortunate than yourselves. If you are not sure how you can help, contact your local church, food pantry, community center, or non-profit organizations such as Kiwanis or Rotary. The holiday season gets busy, but don’t forget that the Trumbull County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) are now accepting applications for their 2017 Training Class. If you have an interest in gardening, volunteering, and would like to be involved with helping gardeners throughout the county with your expertise, consider becoming a Master Gardener! To become a MGV you must complete 50 hours of advanced training and volunteer 50 hours your first year to any of our ongoing projects. We are getting the final details together, but the training class will begin in March and run for 8 weeks. We are tentatively scheduling the classes for Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-9pm here in Cortland.


If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener, please send me an email ([email protected]) or call our office at 330-638-6783 with your name, address, and telephone number. For more information or to register for any of these events call the OSU Trumbull County Extension office at 330-638-6783 or visit trumbull.osu.edu. Don’t forget to check out and “Like” OSU Extension Trumbull County’s Facebook page for current programs and up to date information. Have a great week and don’t be complacent!

David Marrison Lee Beers Ashtabula County Extension Office Trumbull County Extension Office

39 Wall Street 520 West Main Street

Jefferson, OH 44047 Cortland, OH 44410

440-576-9008 330-638-6783

[email protected] [email protected]

ashtabula.osu.edu trumbull.osu.edu

“Success Score Card – Benchmarking for Profit”

This workshop is designed to help farm families and small business owners develop a Success Score Card for their business. Learn how to rate your

Financial, Leadership, Marketing, Production, Technology and Wellness Skills and how each can drive or stall your business. Participants

will learn the critical financial management tools & techniques and other management skills necessary to be successful in today’s competitive world.

Attend and learn more about the Success Score Card and how it can help you think more strategic about your business. Learn more about business assessments, using financial statements, cost of production calculations,

mental wellness, and utilizing financial professionals.

Featured Speakers Include:

Russ Coltman Coltman Information Management David Marrison OSU Associate Professor & Extension Educator for Ashtabula County

Other Registration information:

Registrations limited to first 40 persons. Pre-register by November 23, 2016

Cost is $15 per person.

Thursday, December 1, 2016 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Morning Refreshments & Registration at 9:30 a.m.

Ashtabula County Extension Office 39 Wall Street

Jefferson, Ohio 44047 440-576-9008


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39 Wall Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047

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“Planning for the Future of Your Farm”

This workshop is designed to help farm families develop a succession plan

for their farm business. Attend and learn ways to successfully transfer management skills and the farm’s business assets from one generation to the next. Learn how to have the crucial conversations about the future of

your farm. This workshop will challenge farm families to actively plan for the future of the farm business. Farm families are encouraged to bring

members from each generation to the workshop. Plan today for the future success of your family business!

Featured Speakers Include:

Robert Moore Attorney at Law, Wright & Moore Law Company. David Marrison OSU Associate Professor & Extension Educator for Ashtabula County

Other Registration information:

Registrations limited to first 40 persons. Pre-register by January 11, 2017

Cost is $20 per person.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Morning Refreshments & Registration Begins at 9:00 a.m.

Ashtabula County Extension Office 39 Wall Street

Jefferson, Ohio 44047 440-576-9008


RobertMoore

Session Topics Key questions to answer when planning for the future of the family farm

business Family communication in the farm transition process Analyzing the family farm business/keeping the business competitive into the

future Providing income for multiple generations Developing the next generation of farm managers Farm succession with multiple offspring and family members: Fair vs. Equal Retirement strategies Preparing for the un-expected Strategies to get my farm and family affairs in order Analyzing risk in today’s world Long term health care issues and costs Farm business structures and their role in estate and transition planning Estate and transfer strategies Buy/sell agreements Trusts and life insurance Tax implications of estate and transition planning What will my lawyer need from me?

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Planning for the Future of Your Farm Registration

Pre-registration is required. The cost is $20 per person. Registration deadline is January 11, 2017. Make Checks payable to OSU Extension. Mail checks and registration to: OSU Extension- Ashtabula County, 39 Wall Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047. Please detach and return this form with your payment.

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$________$20 per person For more information, call 440-576-9008 Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on

a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

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