Great time at OEFFA conference this week! Glad to share our urban ag team efforts with farmers, gardeners, and food supporters and connect at one of Ohio’s largest sustainable ag conference. #UrbanAg #FoodSystems

After a #food sensory evaluation activity, it was time for Ohio State Horticulture and Crop Science HCS2306 students to get hands dirty in this week’s practicum activity featuring #seed starting. #UrbanFoodSystems #UrbanAg

It was truly a blessing to be able to connect with students and faculty from my alma mater ESALQ/USP this week. Many thanks to GTSBio (sugarcane and bioenergy technology) group for the invite and engaging discussion! #FoodSystems

Last session of 2025 #SoilHealth Webinar season is coming up! Join us on April 10th for 'urban soil health' discussion led by OSU soil experts: Dr. Fernanda Krupek and Dr. Jeff Hattey Register: go.osu.edu/soilhealthweb Ohio State Agronomy School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR)

🍅🌱In the final stretch of HCS2306: Sustainable vegetable production! Students are exploring new practical skills. This week was about grafting, importance and methods (single cotyledon, hole insertion, splice/tube grafting). #UrbanAg #FoodSystems

Great couple of days in Alabama attending the Sustainable Urban Food Systems Priority Action Convening on behalf of the Ohio State #UrbanAg Team. 📸Team Cultivate representing OSU, University of Kentucky, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, and NYC Office of Mayor.

Highlights from last week of class for Sustainable #Vegetable Production course. From grower panel discussion to final hands-on activity on #soil cultivation. Very thankful for the students and collaborators who made this course successful! #UrbanAg #FoodSystem x.com/FernandaKrupek…

This week our team joined the third annual #CFAES ‘We Grow Scientists’ community event. Lots of fun engaging with kids in hands-on learning and STEM activities! COSI #UrbanAg #FoodSystem

Last week our team installed an on-farm trial in Central Ohio. This project is part of NIFA Ohio Extension Implementation Program for IPM with a focus on irrigation scheduling strategies for urban farmers. Learn more about the farm👇 richlandgro-op.com #UrbanAg

Last week was time for OSU Student Farm to transplant our red 🧅 variety trial. Students are trialing two mulching systems: plastic and straw-based mulch to understand their effects on crop yield and quality and inform future on-farm management decisions. #UrbanAg #FoodSystems

ASHS Webinars May 28 - Tailoring The Nutritional Profile of Microgreens to Address Specific Dietary Needs Jun 3 - Conducting Plant Propagation Research with Undergraduate Students at Eastern Connecticut State University Jun 9 - Ohio Urban Food Systems ashs.org/page/ASHSWebin…

How could sensory help with irrigation management? 💦 Check our on-farm research on sensor-based irrigation management 👇 youtu.be/ghaBB1pP4vg?si… This project is made possible thanks to support from NIFA Extension Implementation and CFAES Research & Graduate Education Immediate Needs Programs

It's National Farmers Market Week! 🧑‍🌾 We kicked off our celebration last week with a special event at Pearl Market in downtown Columbus. 🧺 Watch this video to learn more about the vital role farmers markets play in Ohio communities — and how you can support!

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