Top Stories
Lately, that old good-night saying has a lot more meaning. Bed bugs are parasites and anyone could end up with them in their home. Those who travel and stay in hotels are especially at risk. OSU Extension has a helpful Fact Sheet on Bed Bugs.
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Announcements
Dale Lybarger, Erie County 4-H Camp Director was pictured with Brittany Nemeth of Farm Credit Services (FCS) in a recent newsarticle about the generous grant awarded to Erie County 4-H Camp. Brittany was able to secure a grant for $9,000 from the FCS corporate office and $2,000 from the local Oberlin office to help with renovations of the camp's recreation hall.
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County News
Erie County: on a Budget
Erie County OSU Extension and Your Job Store are working together to provide this workshop. Learn how to develop a budget and stay on a budget. Class topics will cover: finances, credit information, stretching your dollars - including resources available in Erie County, and how to be frugal while being 'green'.
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Are You Job Ready? Small Steps to Success
Your Job Store of Erie County and OSU Erie County Extension are working together to help job seekers gain an extra edge.
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State News
Farm "Outlook" for 2012 is Posted Here
Listen to the "live" Outlook presentations by OSU Extension economists
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Cover Crops Workshop  to be held on February 6, 2012
Join OSU Extension as we explore the use of cover crops in Northeast Ohio on Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Williamsfield Community Center. Attend this session to learn how the use of forage turnips, field peas, oilseed radish, covers and rye (and other crops) can be used to improve soil quality, reduce soil erosion, increase fertility, suppress weeds and control insects.
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