“Embracing Time and Change” is this year’s theme for the 60th Annual Ohio State University Agricultural Science Review.

This year’s plan is to highlight decades of providing valuable information to farmers and producers while focusing on continuing education for the future of agriculture.

Farm Science Review is considered one of the nation’s leading agricultural educational and industrial expositions. It takes place September 20-22 at the Molly Cullen Agricultural Centre, State Roads 38-135, near London.

If you are interested in agriculture, please join us. This event is not just for large farmers.

One of the highlights is Ohio State University’s Agricultural Sciences, which features “kitchen table conversations” that focus on key topics related to women’s health, marketing, finance, law, and production in agriculture. Extended women’s area. On September 20th, 21st and 22nd from 11:30am to 12:30pm, you can join the conversation at the kitchen table virtually via Zoom.

In-person sessions are located on the north side of the Firebaugh Building at 384 Friday Avenue. If you don’t want to attend the Farm Science Review, you can register to listen on Zoom. Virtual participation requires registration for a Zoom session. Register at go.osu.edu/2022fsrkitchentableconversation

Each session will be attended by key experts and moderators to generate dialogue and discussion among participants.

On Tuesday, David Marrison, an educator at the OSU Extension in Coshocton County, will lead a conversation on “When Death Comes – Managing a Farm Without a Business Partner.”

Death can change everything, especially your ability to manage a farm without a business partner. Discover how to be better prepared to manage a farm business without a spouse or sibling. Learn some strategies to help you plan the challenges of managing a farm on your own.

The topic for Wednesday, September 21 is “Financing Options for Women Farmers: USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Loan Opportunities.” Eric Richer, an educator in his OSU Extension in Fulton County, leads a conversation on how to find unique farmland financing options for women, veterans, and minority farmers. Learn more about requirements, regular rates, and roles.

On Thursday, September 22, Defiance County OSU Extension Educator Bruce Clevenger will speak on “The Devil Is in the Details: Communication and Recordkeeping to Improve Farm Management.”

A family farm depends on their communication. A record keeping system is a valuable form of communication when the level of detail matches the needs of farm decision makers. Helpful record keeping can move farm management teams beyond basic tax returns into problem-solving quests and strengthening family farming businesses.

Visit the OSU Extension Ohio Women in Agriculture display inside the Firebaugh Building to see more opportunities for women in agriculture. The Ohio Women in Agriculture blog is also available at u.osu.edu/ohwomeninag.

Another place to visit is the Gwynn Nature Reserve. Gwynne is a 67-acre conservation area that offers programs, exhibits, demonstrations, lectures and guided tours during his three days of FSR. Board the shuttle bus to Gwynn at the western end of Friday Avenue.

Shuttles operate daily from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This year we will again have some very good presentations focusing on forage and grazing, wildlife and aquatic life, woodlands, climate and carbon and more. For presentations and times throughout the Farm Science Review, check out this website — https://fsr.osu.edu/gwynne-conservation-area.

A final area of ​​interest is the Utzinger Memorial Garden (near Friday Avenue and Market Street). The presentation takes place in the gazebo. Master Gardener Volunteers can answer gardening questions throughout the garden, and information is available through the Ask a Master Gardener online program.

Various beekeeper associations will answer your questions about how to become a beekeeper and point you to some of the tools you need to become a beekeeper.

Here is the list of presentations for Tuesday, September 20th: pumpkin production; tomato fruit quality improvement; specialty crop pollinator; spotted lantern renewal. Carbon capture in urban landscapes. The following topics will be covered on Wednesday, September 21st: hop nitrogen management; wine grape production; fruit and vegetable fungicides and disease control; fruit and vegetable herbicide options. elderberry production; poisonous plants; On Thursdays, as we get older, we do some gardening. prescription nutrition management; updates from special crop listening sessions; Joint sales of specialty products. and summer bulbs.

A new mobile ticket option allows visitors to print their tickets at home or store them on their mobile device for entry.

Advance ticket prices of $10 are available online at fsr.osu.edu until midnight Monday, September 19 and at the Clinton County Extension Office until close of business on Monday, September 19.

Tickets are also available online for $15 during the Farm Science Review (FSR). Free for children under 5 years old. Visitors can also purchase paper tickets at the gate with cash or credit card. Parking is free.

Tony Nye is the state coordinator of the Ohio State University Extended Small Farm Program and has been an extension educator in agriculture and natural resources at OSU for over 30 years, currently serving Clinton County and the Miami Valley EERA. I’m here.