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The OSU Extension Report

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Show Introduction

Segment 1 - Dr. E. Gordon Gee

Segment 2 - Dr. E Gordon Gee

Show Closing

September, 2009 - This month, the OSU Extension Report features an exclusive interview with Dr. E. Gordon Gee, President of The Ohio State University.  Dr. Gee talks with Bruce Clevenger about how the extension offices fit into the overall vision of the University and many other topics, including the origins of Dr. Gee's famous bow ties.  Don't miss this special conversation!!

Show Introduction

Segment 1 - The Results Program

Segment 2 - Some words from the participants

Show Closing

June, 2009 - Be Healthy Now Fulton County - The results are in.  How much weight did Fulton County lose in the last 6 weeks or so?  How many participants were involved in the Be Healthy Now Fulton County campaign?  We have all the number as well as some interviews with the losers (who are really winners!).

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Segment 1 - Riverside Gardens - Joyce Gengnagel and Diane Clark

Segment 2 - Johnson Family Apiaries - John and Sandra Johnson

Segment 3 - Simple Comfort Deserts - Marlene Hasch

May-June, 2009 - It's that time of the year again when our thoughts turn to fresh fruits and vegetables.  Farmer's Markets are opening across the area and on this edition of the OSU Extension report, we'll introduce you to 3 local vendors who each have something unique that they bring to our local markets.

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April, 2009 - The OSU Extension is concerned about your health!  Offices in Fulton and Defiance County are getting ready for a program called "Dining with Diabetes" but it has a lot of good information for everyone.  In this program we talk about portions, healthy eating habits and the role that exercise can play in the life of a person with diabetes.  We'll even show you a couple of quick and tasty recipes that anyone can make that are "diabetic friendly."

Blueberry Almond Waldorf Salad

¼ cup sliced almonds

¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt

1 teaspoon honey

½ teaspoon whole grain or regular Dijon mustard

1 large Gala, halved, cored, cut into ½ inch pieces

1 large Golden Delicious apple halved, cored, cut into ½ inch pieces

½ cup fresh blueberries

2 cups baby spinach

 

Place almonds in small, nonstick skillet over medium low heat.  Cook 3 to 4 minutes until lightly toasted, stirring often.  Transfer to plate to cool.  Stir yogurt, honey and mustard in large bowl until smooth.  Add apples, blueberries, spinach and almonds

and toss to coat.  Serve immediately.

Makes 4 1 cup servings.

Breakfast casserole

3 cups sourdough bread cubes 

1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red pepper strips, drained

1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup fat-free cottage cheese

12 ounces cholesterol-free egg substitute

1 cup fat-free (skim) milk

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

¼ teaspoon black pepper
1.  Spray 11X7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place bread cubes in dish. Arrange roasted peppers evenly over bread cubes. Sprinkle Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over peppers.

2.  Place cottage cheese in food processor or blender; process until smooth. Add egg substitute; process 10 seconds. Combine cottage cheese mixture and milk in small bowl; pour over ingredients in baking dish. Sprinkle with cilantro and black pepper. Cover; refrigerate 4 to 12 hours.
3.  Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake, uncovered, 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly and golden brown on top.

Show Introduction

Segment 1 - Review of 2007 USDA Census

Segment 2 - Measuring Farm Profitability

Segment 3 - FinPack program

March, 2009 - The USDA recently released its census data and this month on the OSU Extension Report, we're reviewing the information and suggesting what some of it means for the family farm in Northwest Ohio.  We also talk about farm profitability and give you some good benchmarks to use when measuring how profitable your farm is.

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Segment 1 - Be Healthy Now

Segment 2 - Be Healthy Now

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February, 2009 - This month the Fulton County OSU Extension office is partnering with the Fulton County Health Center and the Fulton County Health Department to present "Be Healthy Now Fulton County."  We will give you an overview of the program plus a lot of great tips for cooking and eating healthy.  For more information, visit www.behealthynowfultoncounty.osu.edu.

 

Show Introduction

Segment 1 - Diane Clark from Hicksville

Segment 2 - Roger and Bette Mohr from Defiance

Segment 3 - Dale Bennett and Dutton Hood from Sherwood

Show Closing

December, 2008 - This may be the month we think of the first snow flurries flying but our area OSU Extension offices are thinking about gardening!  People who go through the Master Gardening courses with the OSU Extension Offices are not only people who like to garden, they enjoy giving back to their respective communities.  On this month's program, we'll talk to some of Defiance County's Master Gardeners from Hicksville, Sherwood and Defiance City.  How did they get started?  What projects have they been involved in? (Hint: You've probably seen their handiwork but didn't realize it.) 

Segment 1 - Introduction to Career Day

Segment 2 - Testimonials from student participants

Segment 3 - Reflections from the instructors and inside the classroom

November, 2008 - This month we'll take you to the annual 4-H Career Day that was held at the Four County Career Center.  They just don't teach economics like this in some schools anymore.  This is a "real world" type of exercise that takes students through an imaginary career path and puts them in a situation where they have to budget their income, pay bills and only spend within their means.  We'll hear from several participants about what they learned as they went through this eye-opening process.

Show Open

Segment 1 - State Treasurer Richard Cordray

Segment 2 - Nancy Stehulak, Judy Sonnenburg, Joe Dildine

October, 2008 - Along with our struggling economy, home foreclosures are on a dramatic rise throughout the state and in our immediate area.  This month, The OSU Extension Report takes you to a special event recently held at the offices of First Call for Help in Napoleon.  We'll hear from Richard Cordray, Treasurer for the State of Ohio, and other local agencies about the problem and where people can go for help when faced with the potential of foreclosure.  Mr. Cordray's online segment includes additional information we didn't have time for in the broadcast version of this program.

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September, 2008 - It's canning and preserving time and we have a lot of information to share in regards to safety, efficiency and technique.  Local Extension Educators Cheryl Barber-Spires and Nancy Stehulak team up to present this month's program.

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Ohio Farm Bureau wind energy initiatives

Ohio Wind Group

August, 2008 - We're hearing a lot about alternative energy these days.  This month Jim Lopshire from our Paulding County Extension office speaks with Dale Arnold of the Ohio Farm Bureau about efforts at the state level.  Later in the program, local Ag producer, Terry McClure talks about local efforts to gather wind data for a potential future energy source.

Show Open

Segment 1 - The Emerald Ash Borer

Segment 2 - The Gypsy Moth

Show Closing

July, 2008 - This month Bruce Clevenger talks with Amy Stone, an Extension Educator from Lucas County, about two well known tree pests in our area; the Emerald Ash Borer and the Gypsy Moth.  Learn about their lifecycles and options for property infested with these creatures.

Show Open

Segment 1 - Local Produce Grower

Segment 2 - CSA's or Community Supported Agriculture

Segment 3 - Simple Strawberry Dessert Recipe

Show Closing

June, 2008 - Farmers Markets, Area Produce Farmers and a simple and delicious strawberry recipe are all part of this month's program.

Show Open

Segment 1 - All About Camp Palmer

Segment 2 - "Captain Underpants"

Segment 3 - Chuck Wurth, Program Manager-Camp Palmer

Show Close

May, 2008 - This is the time of year many parents and their children are thinking about summer camp.  This month, OSU Extension Educators Jill Stechschulte and Teresa Johnson take us to 4-H Camp Palmer to learn about the many options available right here in our own back yard.  Don't miss the appearance of "Captain Underpants!"

Segment 1 - Opening

Segment 2 - Maple Syrup Education Days

Segment 3 - Maple Syrup Day

April, 2008 - Our inaugural program takes us to the Williams County Fairgrounds for the Maple Syrup Education Day and also the Maple Syrup Day held in cooperation with the Williams County Soil and Water District.