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Ohio's diverse commercial agricultural, horticultural, and forestry industries contribute more than $82 billion annually to Ohio's economy. The Ohio State University has produced several outstanding publications as references. Fayette County Extension Office has a Horticulture Help Line to find answers to your horticulture questions. You can email a question to stover.131@osu.edu or call 740-335-1150.
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Research based information to help you answer your questions! Extension is not trying to sell you a product. We just try to guide you to make informed decisions. EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION
Folder Invasive Insects...RESOURCE LIST
From Emerald Ash borer to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Find out what you should be looking for.
Folder Fresh local FOOD ...Fayette County Farmer's Market
Fresh local FOOD ...Less traveled FAYETTE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET. Sell your fruits and vegetables. Buy local food from Farmers in your community.
File Our TREES MATTER Program
FREE EDUCATIONAL MEETING –Open to Public Thursday February 23rd, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. Fayette County Agricultural Center 1415 US Route 22 SW Washington Court House, OH 43160 If possible please RSVP to (740) 335-1150
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Join the Master Gardeners in celebrating Fayette County by participating in our eighth annual Sponsor A Pot Program.The Fayette County Master Gardener Volunteers design and plant beautiful flower pots and place them in downtown Washington Court House to make our community more welcoming and bright to residents and guests. If you are proud of our downtown like we are, consider sponsoring one of these pots. A plaque will be specially engraved to recognize your family, club, organization, cause or church and then placed prominently in your special pot. Just think you don’t have to weed, water, or even get your hands dirty to get credit for these flowers.
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About Horticulture
Ohio's diverse commercial agricultural, horticultural, and forestry industries contribute more than $82 billion annually to Ohio's economy. The Ohio State University has produced several outstanding publications as references. Fayette County Extension Office has a Horticulture Help Line to find answers to your horticulture questions. You can email a question to stover.131@osu.edu or call 740-335-1150.
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Plants Get Sick Too
Since the beginning of agriculture, farmers have developed methods for managing weeds, insect pests and diseases. Due to the significant impact from pests and diseases, on both human and animal health, it is important for those interested in plants to develop a firm understanding of weed science, entomology (study of insects) and plant pathology (study of plant disease), and how to minimize losses caused by these important plant pests. This video will highlight plant diseases and give resources for more information on plant pathology. Also visit the Chlorofilms web site for more videos on plants: www.chlorofilms.org.
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