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Ohio State Launches Ohio Scholarship Challenge

The Ohio State University has begun a new fund-raising campaign to support students from all 88 Ohio counties. The "Ohio Scholarship Challenge" seeks to raise $100 million in general undergraduate scholarship funds for Ohio State students at all campuses. This Challenge is also part of the university’s larger effort to raise $500 million in private funds for student financial aid and scholarships. The Ohio Scholarship Challenge honorary co-chairs are Ohio State head football Coach Urban Meyer and men’s basketball Coach Thad Matta.

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Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!

Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!

The "Pastures for Profit" grazing school is a comprehensive course in Management Intensive Grazing

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Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Ohio; OSU Extension Offers Information Hotline

Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Ohio; OSU Extension Offers Information Hotline

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture today (6/17) announced the first discovery of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Ohio. An exotic, invasive insect that kills maples and other trees, ALB was found in Bethel, Clermont County, in southwest Ohio.

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Winter Driving Safety

Winter Driving Safety

Winter driving can be hazardous and scary, especially with wet or icy road conditions. Planning ahead can save time, money, aggravation and lives! Be prepared!

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Top News Releases for the Week
Please click on the links below to access the current news stories from OSU Extension, Butler County.
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Butler County Commissioners
Butler County Commissioners
The Ohio State University Extension in Butler County gratefully acknowledges the continued help and support of our local county commissioners – Don Dixon, T.C. Rogers, and Cindy Carpenter. Their input, participation and support of our office and our programming is greatly appreciated.
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2013 Food Preservation Classes
2013 Food Preservation Classes
Things have changed in the world of Home Food Preservation since 2006. Food Preservation Classes will review techniques for Water Bath Canning and Pressure Canning. Please click on link below for dates and times and information on registering for class.
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Community Gardens Sprouting All Over Butler County
Community Gardens Sprouting All Over Butler County
Agriculture is slowly making a comeback on the east side of the Great Miami River in Butler County. Community produce gardens are sprouting up all over urban and suburban areas, driven by residents desire to get reconnected with the soil. The economics of food are also driving this trend.
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What is Extension?
What is Extension?
Please click on link below for a short video titled "What is Extension?" Learn about the four program areas that Extension supports and what OSU Extension can do for you.
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A Dose of Financial Reality for Area Youth
A Dose of Financial Reality for Area Youth
OSU Extension, Butler County may be coming to a school near you! An Ohio State University Extension Signature program, Real Money, Real World, is being presented to local middle and high school aged youth.
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State News
Ohio State Launches Ohio Scholarship Challenge
The Ohio State University has begun a new fund-raising campaign to support students from all 88 Ohio counties. The "Ohio Scholarship Challenge" seeks to raise $100 million in general undergraduate scholarship funds for Ohio State students at all campuses. This Challenge is also part of the university’s larger effort to raise $500 million in private funds for student financial aid and scholarships. The Ohio Scholarship Challenge honorary co-chairs are Ohio State head football Coach Urban Meyer and men’s basketball Coach Thad Matta.
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Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
The "Pastures for Profit" grazing school is a comprehensive course in Management Intensive Grazing
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