Top Stories
All Ashland County 4-H volunteers are invited to attend the Erie Basin 4-H Volunteer Retreat to be held Saturday, February 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Seneca County. Our 4-H Committee is sponsoring the cost of this informational day to any interested, registered volunteer.
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Announcements
The Ashland County office of OSU Extension is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed each day for lunch from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. We are closed on Fridays.
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County News
Natural Gas Drilling Could be Boon for Landowners, But Be Cautious
Eastern Ohio landowners interested in leasing their land for natural-gas drilling into the rich resources of the Marcellus Shale need to be aware that such leases can carry some financial risk if they're not cautious. And, potential risks to the environment could be serious.
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The Ashland County 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Committee is sponsoring a Paper Piecing Workshop for beginners on Saturday, January 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Extension office.
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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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