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Apr 14, 2014
Twelve students were initiated into the Epsilon Chapter of Pi Alpha Xi (PAX), a national honorary and professional society for Horticulture at the Ohio State University Thursday evening, April 10, 2014. PAX recognizes junior and senior students with high scholastic achievement who demonstrate a strong interest in horticulture. Candidates also show promise for continued activity and commitment to the field of horticulture. (http://pax.ashs.org/)
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Apr 14, 2014
By Tracy Turner | Posted on 4/9/2014
ARCHBOLD, Ohio - Vegetable crop and specialty fruit producers who want to learn more about the use of high and low tunnels can attend a workshop and farm tour April 24 held by educators from Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
The daylong workshop will feature small group discussions on the basics of integrating tunnel systems into fruit or vegetable operations, said Eric Richer, an Ohio State University Extension educator. OSU Extension is the outreach arm of the college.
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Apr 14, 2014
By Martha Filipic | Posted on 4/10/2014
WOOSTER, Ohio - A series of training sessions hosted by Ohio State University's Fruit and Vegetable Safety Program continues through May and possibly into June, before the growing season gets into full swing.
The Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) sessions provide produce growers the basics of on-farm food safety.
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Apr 11, 2014
The 8th Annual Horticulture and Crop Science Graduate Retreat was a success.
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Apr 9, 2014
Lawn & Turf Landscaping Job Opportunities
Lawn and Turf Landscaping is an aggresive and inclusive design-build firm with 49 years of experience. We are continously looking for professional, self-motivated individuals to add to our team. As our business growth continues, so does the opportunity for potential employees. Listed bleow are the positions available:
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Apr 9, 2014
Catholic Cemeteries Association Public Horticulture/Landscaping Internship - Cleveland Area
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Apr 9, 2014
Most of Ohio’s 2014 wine grape crop lost due to polar vortex, Ohio State survey finds
By Mauricio Espinoza | Posted on 4/8/2014
WOOSTER, Ohio - The prolonged and extremely frigid temperatures in Ohio earlier this year have destroyed a majority of the crop of popular wine grape varieties grown in the state, according to a survey recently conducted by Ohio State University's Grape Team.
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Apr 7, 2014
The Urban Farm Assistant will assist in all aspects of running a small, diversified urban farm. Working closely with the Farm Manager, the Urban Farm Assistant will be responsible for assisting and supporting the on-going field and high-tunnel operations of the Clarfield Farm. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and be hard working as a team member to ensure the farm keeps growing and operating productively. The Urban Farm Assistant will be adaptive and efficient, a quick and eager learner, have a positive attitude, and be willing to contribute to the success of the farm.
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Apr 4, 2014
Social Media Internship
Blooms of Bressingham Plants is looking for an intern to help generate their social media content. An intern will watch for social media trends, answer online inquiries (with guidance of Tour Coordinator or other Blooms staff or consultant), and maintain the “voice” of the gardens tour program.
More information can be found here.
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Apr 2, 2014
HCS Graduate Student, Dominic Petrella won 3rd place in the oral presentation in the FAES section of the 2014 Hayes Graduate Research Forum. Now heading into its 29th year, the Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum is co-sponsored by the Council of Graduate Students, the Graduate School, and the Office of Research.
