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2020 guidelines for Ohio’s county fair events can be viewed by visiting www.coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/County-Fairs.pdf
TODAY, after reviewing recommendations from a task force that included multiple Ohio Farm Bureau representatives, Gov. Mike DeWine announced guidelines for Ohio’s county fairs to use as they make their decisions about their 2020 events. “This will be a partnership between the local health department and the local fair board,” DeWine said. “We have asked them to come together to provide a safe outlet for kids to participate in limited livestock shows, showmanship, skill-a-thons, barn activities, the auction as well as the non-livestock exhibits.”
The guidelines focus on maintaining social distancing, limiting crowds and ensuring the health of everyone involved in the junior fair activities as well as the important component of animal care and welfare. “The decisions about county and independent fairs are to be made locally,” DeWine said. “Each fair is unique and is different in how it is set up and each faces a different financial situation.” DeWine emphasized that if county fairs do decide to move forward, their plans must comply with all of the current Ohio Department of Health orders that are in place.
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The governor also mentioned that Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda has notified him that ODA is in the process of distributing all state funding that is available to the 94 county and independent fairs. “I certainly hope that every fair will be able to find a way to be able to allow 4-H, FFA and the junior fair,” DeWine said. “Those are the heart and soul of the fairs and is an integral part of what goes on over the summer for all of our counties.”
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“YOU CAN ALWAYS tell when a raccoon eats flavor, can be eaten fresh, made into a puree or a pawpaw. A smart one will peel the fruit, eat the pulp and leave the seeds on top of the skin,” said Ron Powell, president of the Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association. “People ask me why I don’t eat the seeds. But if a raccoon, which eats most anything, won’t eat them, I’m not going to either.”
frozen. It is used to flavor ice cream, jam, jelly, salsa, vinaigrettes, smoothies, barbecue sauce, bakery and chili. Pawpaws are also used in making beer and soap. (Some people have experienced gastrointestinal problems when eating baked or cooked pawpaw. Others may also have skin irritation when touching the plant.)
Probably a good decision. The large black seeds of the pawpaw (Asimina iriloba) can have an emetic But even if pawpaw seeds aren’t on the menu, effect. Yes, like in nausea and vomiting. But the they are very valuable, said Brad Bergefurd, Ohio pulp, with its sweet, exotic mango/banana/vanilla State University horticulture specialist, whose
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“I was surprised at how many of my farmers are adopting pawpaw even after just our preliminary research. My larger tree producers, like apple producers, are putting in half-acre, one-acre, and two-acre pawpaw plantings.” – Brad Bergefurd, Ohio State University horticulture specialist
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fruit takes place late summer and early fall. His “collection,” as he calls it, of America’s largest edible native fruit (found in every Ohio county except one) is a vital source of reference for scientific pawpaw research at OSU and other Ohio educational institutions.
Powell has actively promoted the pawpaw as a viable fruit tree for Ohio hobby farmers, back yard gardeners and commercial agricultural operations are putting in half-acre, one-acre, and two-acre since 1999. But over the years, commercial interest pawpaw plantings. has fluctuated for the pawpaw, named Ohio’s native state fruit in 2009. “We knew we were playing catch-up two years ago, but now we are really playing catch-up,” said Because it can take four to six years to produce Bergefurd. “We have a hec of a market demand. fruit from seed, as well as having a short self-life Produce buyers tell us that the white tablecloth and fragile nature, the pawpaw can be a tough sell chefs in Columbus love the pawpaw.” to commercial growers. The product can also turn an unappealing brown color, a turn off to bakers Powell is owner of Fox Paw Ridge Farm in Adams and brewers who want a creamy color. Pawpaws County where he grows more than 100 pawpaw are more likely to be found in farmers’ markets cultivars and where harvesting of the oblong rather than large grocery stores.
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Powell, however, is more optimistic than ever. He believes consumers are embracing more unusual fruit these days and that native plants are getting more respect. Add that to the fact that the pawpaw has impressive nutritional values. (Think potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C and other benefits.) Also, back yard gardening may get a boost as people are staying home more because of COVID-19 restrictions. “I know a few plantings of 1,000 trees in Ohio, but they are not in production yet,” said Powell,
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who knew pawpaws growing up in West Virginia, but did not really embrace the fruit until his wife first became interested. “But it’s easy to find planting of 50 to 100 trees. However, you’d have a hard time finding trees for sale right now. They are that much in demand.”
“I do believe the future of the pawpaw in Ohio is great,” said Bergefurd. “It may not be like apples. But it will be like cherries or peaches here in Ohio, still an important specialty crop. And maybe in 20 years, for some growers, it will be a big product.”
Now Powell just wishes someone would invent a Cost, which can be about $48 per plant when really good pawpaw seed extractor. shipped, is also a deterrent to growers who plant in volume. Powell suggests seedlings that can be easily grafted or scarified/stratified seeds. Successful propagation requires plants from different sources and cross pollination. The pawpaw tree also does not generally need pesticides to create acceptable levels of edible fruit, and is resistant to disease and CYLINDERS, PUMPS, MOTORS, VALVES - OVERHAUL OR REPLACEMENT pests. It is pollinated by flies and one beetle, not bees. The pawpaw’s beautiful little purple flower has a rancid odor, helpful for attracting flies. Pollination methods for commercial plantings are also successful.
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Transplanting pawpaw trees with their large tropical looking leaves from the wild is difficult. And of course plants should never be removed from any park or private property without permission. Don Karas, program administrator for the ODNR’s Division of Forestry, said pawpaws like moist soil, ravines and streambanks, something to remember if planting on private property.
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The old song lyrics, “way down yonder in the pawpaw patch,” rings true. Karas said wild pawpaws, usually growing as an understory tree not more than 25 feet tall, are clones, often root sprouting from one plant. An impressive amount of pawpaws are found in Ohio state forests, according to Karas, and are food for squirrels, opossums, fox and black bears. Deer, not so much.
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NEW SAFETY measures have been put in place to help those in agriculture be proactive when it comes to the health of farmers, their families, employees and everyone involved in an operation. For anti-ag activist groups, the hope is that the heightened awareness of the impacts a COVID-19 outbreak could have on the farm might find some farmers letting their guard down when it comes to other security efforts. Farm security was one of the topics discussed at the 2020 Stakeholders Summit, hosted by the Animal Agriculture Alliance. As Brianna Schroeder, an attorney with Indiana-based Janzen Agricultural Law presented to the virtual audience at this year’s summit, she focused on important aspects to keeping the farm activist-free.
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“Hiring is the first step you can take in protecting your farm,” Schroeder said. “We have had instances where activists will pose as potential employees and after biding their time will begin to take pictures or create videos and even approach other employees and offer them money in return for helping the activist’s cause.” Schroeder said when hiring new employees, it is worth having an actual application. That will help gather some background information and some names of references for the potential employee. She adds that actually taking time to call those references is a practical way to be sure the applicant is a valid candidate. Another red flag is if the address on the application isn’t a current location in the area of the farm.
For anti-ag activist groups, the hope is that the heightened awareness of the impacts a COVID-19 outbreak could have on the farm might find some farmers letting their guard down when it comes to other security efforts.
“You also need to have an employment agreement and it has to state that the employee will not take pictures or videos on the farm,” Schroeder said. “It should also include terms that the employee agrees that if they see anything that involves animal abuse or environmental hazards that they should immediately notify the manager or the owner.” This shows that these issues are important to the farm and also gives the farm the leverage of a contract violation claim if the employee turns out to be an undercover activist and breaks the agreement in any way.
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“Vigilance could be as low tech as locking doors and gates to looking out for strange cars or delivery trucks on the farm or as high tech as motion-detect cameras,” Schroeder said. “Frequent check-ins with employees and managers and making sure all visitors to the farm are verified are other easy steps to make sure those on the farm are allowed to be there.” Although Schroeder tells her clients to always be aware of what national anti-agriculture organizations are up to, some activists who might be in opposition of zoning or permitting measures happening in the area could be local.
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Pollinators are make-or-break components of large-scale agriculture, and they’re just as important in private home gardens. The Pollinator Partnership, an organization that works to protect pollinators and their habitats across North America, says pollinators include bees, butterflies, beetles, birds, and bats. These animals travel from plant to plant carrying pollen on their bodies. The following are some ways to maintain healthy The United States Department of Agriculture pollinator habitats. reports that one-third of all agricultural output • Consider the soil and types of plants that will depends on pollinators. The USDA notes that insects and other animal pollinators are vital to the thrive in it before choosing what to plant. Fix production of healthy crops for food, fibers, edible drainage issues and plant with sunlight in mind. oils, medicines, and other products. Pollinators • Vary the colors and shapes of plants to attract also are essential for maintaining habitats and ecosystems that many wild animals rely on for a greater array of pollinators. Plant flowers close to vegetable gardens to attract pollinators. food and shelter. • Group plants together when planting to more The U.S. Forest Service says that, without pollinators, the human race and all of the effectively attract pollinators. earth’s terrestrial ecosystems would not survive. • Select plants that flower at different times of Pollination done the natural way often yields large, the year so that nectar and pollen sources are flavorful fruits. available year-round.
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ever thought of buying toilet paper and a an e-commerce platform is something Stephan Big Boy at the same time through the drive-thru Harman and his partners at FUSIAN Sushi had been window at Frisch’s? Believe it or not, it is possible. thinking about for the last three years. The current pandemic expedited the process. “We are happy When the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest we spent the energy there,” Harman said. “(During in Ohio and stay-at-home protocols were put into COVID-19) we need to keep feeding people, keep place, suddenly restaurants were left without people at home, but also keep small business in customers. Many scrambled to start takeout business.” or delivery orders only. Some restaurants got even more creative. Recently on Ohio Farm The grocerant started with adding an option to Bureau’s Our Ohio Weekly radio program, a panel purchase the restaurant’s produce whole and discussed how some restaurants modified their proceeded into other staples such as bread, eggs, offerings and turned into “grocerants” during the bananas and oranges, among other things. COVID-19 crisis. Stauf’s Coffee Roasters President Mark Swanson As of mid-April, Chris Ford, executive vice president said the transparency with his customers since of operations for Frisch’s, said more than 20,000 the COVID-19 pandemic began has been key to grocery items had been sold at the chain’s regional the success of Stauf’s Coffee Roasters’ grocerant restaurants. “We had our marketplace up in three concept. Keeping up with sanitation protocols days,” he said, and additional offerings included helped establish customer confidence when the business started thinking outside the box. “It was toilet paper, eggs and gallons of milk. a really odd pivot when our CFO said ‘Why don’t The idea to add grocery items was something the we sell items we have in the back of the house?’” team at Frisch’s had been thinking about since Swanson said. So, that is what Stauf’s started to do November, even before the virus was on anyone’s — whole bean coffee, teas and more are available radar. Suddenly, it made perfect sense. “We didn’t on its website. price these items to make a huge profit,” Ford said. “We did the best we could to just offer products When restaurants reopened in May, they did so slowly and with a different capacity. Restaurant for our guests.” owners and operators will continue to think of Supplying customers with what they need via different and unique ways to serve their customers.
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OF YOUNG farmers PEOPLE WHO who live in cities, exurbs or suburbs may not come across farms very frequently. But millions of people, including children, still live on farms. In fact, in 2009 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that more than one million children under the age of 20 lived, worked or had a regular presence on farms in the United States.
Safety Engineers offers the following safety tips to parents of children who will be spending time on farms.
• Know and obey the laws. Various state and federal laws are in place to protect young children from farm-related accidents and injuries. Age requirements dictate which jobs children can Protecting children from injury on farms, perform on a farm, and parents should adhere to especially those who perform work on farms, is of those requirements. Asking children to do more paramount importance. The American Society of than they’re physically capable of can lead to
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proper working order, as broken or poorly working equipment increases the risk of accident or injury.
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• Set a positive example. Another way for parents to protect their children on the farm is to set a positive example. Parents can do so in various ways. Using equipment properly, removing tractor keys from ignitions when tractors are not in use and exercising caution when using hazardous materials shows kids the importance of caution when working on farms. Hundreds of thousands of children perform jobs on farms across the country. Parents who want to teach their kids to farm should always do so with safety in mind. TF185005
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Before assigning children a task on the farm, parents should review the equipment operation instructions. Doing so can help parents reacquaint themselves with tools and equipment they may not have used in awhile, and that can make it easier for them to teach kids how to use such equipment. In addition, reviewing equipment instructions may provide insight to parents unsure if their children are old enough to use certain tools.
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includes for agricultural work. Farmers and growers need to know the laws pertaining to young workers. The State of Ohio’s Minor Labor Laws (“minor” defined as a person less than 18 years old) are very specific and include occupations in agriculture that are “particularly hazardous for the employment of children below the age of 16.” For those teens, operating or assisting to operate many types of farm machinery is prohibited, including tractors over 20 PTO horsepower, corn pickers, hay mowers, potato diggers, auger conveyors, grain combine, mobile pea viner, power
Many Amish teens from farming families will continue to work their family land this year, but Also, those under 16 also should not work “on not all. Brian Bohnert, public information officer a farm in a yard, pen or stalled occupied” by: a for the Ohio Department of Commerce, said minor bull, boar or stud horse maintained for breeding labor laws are “a bit different” for Amish youth. purposes; sow with suckling pigs; or cow with “Since Amish students get a certificate of newborn calf (with umbilical cord present). In completion when they finish eighth grade, they addition, working from a ladder more than 20 are not able to obtain a traditional work permit,” feet in height is prohibited, as is working inside said Bohnert. “As a result, our office worked with a manure pit or an upright silo within two weeks the Amish community nearly 25 years ago to put after silage has been added or when a top-loading together a formal agreement, which we updated device is in the operating position. in partnership last fall. “The restrictions that apply The prohibitions above do not apply to minors to 14- and 15-year-old students that are outlined under 18 if working on farms operated by their in the Ohio Administrative Code do not apply to parents, grandparents or legal guardians. Certain Amish students once they turn 14. However, if an 4-H federal extension training programs, as well Amish family owns the farm where the students will as some U.S. Office of Education vo-ed programs be working, they are automatically exempt from for children 14 and 15, also have exemptions. those restrictions regardless of age,” according to For a complete list of hazardous agricultural Bohnert. occupations, see The Wage and Hour section of Jobs for teens are important, and seasonal the Ohio Administrative Code (4101:9), which can be found online. In addition, all teens 14 through agricultural work gives them exposure and 17 must have a working permit. Employers must experience with a career vital to Ohio. Knowing keep written records of starting, stopping and rest and adhering to Ohio’s minor labor laws benefits times for minor workers. Fines may be levied if everyone. employers do not obey the laws. post-hole diggers, fork lifts and power saws.
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Urban agriculture may seem like a relatively new idea, but National Geographic notes that it actually dates back to the 19th century, when Detroit mayor Hazen Pingree devised a plan to help the city’s unemployed laborers during a period of economic crisis. Mayor Pingree developed an idea to use acres of vacant and idle lands throughout the city to create subsistence gardens. Begun in 1894, the program would peak in 1897 with the participation of more than 1,500 families. The program would taper by 1901 as the economy improved, but there’s no denying the relative success of the mayor’s program. Urban gardens can be just as beneficial today as they were in Detroit in the late 19th century. However, the Environmental Protection Agency notes that some sites that are now home to urban gardens were once occupied by industrial and commercial operations. That’s a significant concern for those who want to start urban agriculture programs in
their cities, as the soil might be contaminated. • Employ soil amendments. But the EPA says the possibility of contamination Soil amendments can be used to bind should not keep prospective urban gardeners contaminants so they are no longer mobile or from going forward with their plans. Rather, the bioavailable. A thick layer of organic material also EPA recommends gardeners take various steps if serves as a barrier against potential contaminants. they determine the soil where they hope to plant an urban garden has been contaminated. • Replace contaminated soil. Replace contaminated soil with soil that has • Consult your local and state environmental been tested and confirmed as contaminant-free. agencies. Phytotechnologies are another way to clean up Local and state environmental agencies can contaminated soil, though the EPA notes that this help would-be urban gardeners connect with approach can take years and won’t necessarily professional site cleanup specialists. These prove effective against every contaminant. specialists can recommend various ways to reduce high levels of contaminants. Urban gardening gives city dwellers a chance to enjoy a wonderful hobby. When soil contaminants • Build raised garden beds. are effectively addressed, city residents can enjoy The EPA notes that raised beds are the most access to fresh, affordable produce grown right in common way to reduce the risk of coming into their communities. GT194823 contact with soil contaminants. Raised beds use clean soil that couples with materials necessary to build the beds that serves as physical barriers between the plants and potential contaminants in the ground soil.
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SUMMER AG EVENTS JULY Please use the contact information at the end of each event to confirm its scheduling, or any cancellations or postponements.
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Summer Market Days at Alpaca Meadows When: Events at 11:00 am 4:00 pm (both days) Where: 1200 Rock Rd., Mansfield, OH 44903 Contact: 419-529-8152 Website: https://alpacameadows.com/farm-events/ summer-market-days/
18 MADE IN OHIO DAY When: Sat., July 18, 2020; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Lehman’s in Kidron; 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron. What: Come and talk to the makers behind your favorite ohio made products. Demos, samples, and reps set up to talk to you about their products. For more information: 800-438-5346. Lehmans.com/storeevents
25 Pegasus Farm BLUEBERRY FUN FEST When: Sat., July 25, 2020; 11am-4pm Where: 7490 Edison St NE; Hartville, OH What: We’ve blended our annual Family Fun Day with our new, popular Blueberry Festival. Enjoy blueberry treats and gifts, barn and garden tours, interacting with our horses, balloon animals, magician, face painting, photo ops, yard games, and more! Admission is free, but there may be a cost for a couple of activities. For more information: 330-935-2300, ext. 109 Website: www.pegasusfarm.org/countrystore
SECREST ARBORETUM TOUR When: Sat., July 25, 2020; 10-11am Where: 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691 Contact: Paul Snyder: 330-263-3761; snyder.1062@osu.edu Website: www.secrest.osu.edu/events?page=1
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AUGUST 16-17
Germinate International Film Festival
When: Aug 16, 2019 through Aug 17, 2019 (All day) Where: Various locations in Highland County. Details available in July Costs: Tickets will be available in July Contact: Brooke Beam 937-393-1918 beam.49@osu.edu
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SECREST ARBORETUM TOUR When: Sat., Aug. 22, 2020; 10-11am Where: 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691 Contact: Paul Snyder: 330-263-3761; snyder.1062@osu.edu Website: www.secrest.osu.edu/events?page=1
SAVE THE DATE! Sept. 19, 2020 Fall Festivals! LEHMAN’S FALL FESTIVAL When: Sat., Sept. 19, 2020; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Lehman’s in Kidron; 4779 Kidron Rd., Kidron. What: Kick off your fall season with the best of family fun at Lehman’s annual Fall Festival! With games, live music, make-it-and-take-it crafts, and many more activities. For more information: 800-438-5346. Lehmans.com/storeevents
Pegasus Farm FALL FEST When: Sat., Sept. 19, 2020; 2-7p.m. Where: 7490 Edison St NE; Hartville, OH What: Enjoy time in the garden and in our store, then for dinner join our pig roast. For more information: 330-935-2300, ext. 109 Website: www.pegasusfarm.org/countrystore
SEPTEMBER
04 87TH OHIO PLANT DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHOP When: Fri., Sept. 4, 2020; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Jack & Deb Miller Pavillion, Secest Arboretum, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691 Cost: $40 (lunch and materials provided) What: ODA Pesticide/Core, ISA, ONLA and Master Gardener credit eligible. Contact: Sarah Mays: 330-263-3831 mays.201@osu.edu Website: http://go.osu.edu/chatfield
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Providing the community with an array of niche products, Gannett has a magazine for everyone. Ohio Gas & Oil is a monthly magazine that provides members or interested parties of the gas & oil industry with current and accurate information. Amish Heartland displays the beauty and culture found within the Amish Heartland of Ohio. It is available at AAA locations throughout the state. Harvest is produced quarterly with a 10 county distribution, find it locally in Wayne, Holmes and Ashland Counties. The magazine offers expert knowledge of timely agricultural topics and news.
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