Business and Land Ownership
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Joint Economic Development Districts
September 2021In 1993, the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation enabling local communities to create special-purpose districts known as Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDDs). Since that time, the legisla... -
Foreign-Trade Zones: Helping Companies Compete Globally
May 2021Foreign-trade zones (FTZs) are sites within the United States that are legally considered outside of United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) territory for the purpose of duties. They were cr... -
The Value of Community Strategic Plans in Corporate Location Decision-Making
December 2020Strategic planning is the ability to act early to avoid challenges in the future when they become harder to manage. Strategic planning offers the opportunity to make decisions that follow a vision. It... -
Coordinating a Community-Led Business Retention and Expansion Program
September 2020Communities are better able to impact their existing business climate when they have a clear understanding of their local and regional economies. One way to learn more about the economy is to engage i... -
Involving Volunteers in a Community-Led Business Retention and Expansion Program
September 2020Existing businesses create and retain most of the jobs in local communities. They are a major contributor to any local government's tax base and are the real economic engines of any local economy.... -
Business Retention and Expansion Program
September 2020A Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program provides the resources, training, and tools to develop community capacity to better understand the local economy. Communities that actively implement a... -
Growing Hardy Figs in Ohio
May 2020The fig (Ficus carica L.) has been grown as a fruit crop for many centuries and is even considered an ancient fruit (Stover et al., 2007). Many people all over the world have enjoyed the edible fig; w... -
Kiwifruit and Hardy Kiwi (Kiwiberries)
May 2020Kiwifruit is well-known for its high nutritional value and has become very popular with consumers all over the world. More than 90% of kiwifruit is currently grown in New Zealand. Kiwifruit production... -
Equipment Needed for Planting and Maintaining Food Plots
December 2019The equipment needed to plant and maintain food plots differs dramatically based on the size of the plot(s), how many plots, and where they are located. Small plots can be installed with very limited ... -
Working with Large Round Bale Equipment
November 2019Objective: To know how to prevent possible incidents when working with large round bales and equipment.
Trainer’s Note
It is important to remember that these bales are ... -
Using Hay Harvesting Equipment Safely
November 2019Objective: To be able to identify the hazards associated with hay harvesting and know how to prevent possible incidents.
Trainer’s Note
Often hay crops are grown on gro... -
Trenching and Excavation Safety
November 2019Objectives: To understand and practice safe trenching and excavation.
Trainer’s Note
Although farmers are generally exempt from the state trenching and excavation statu... -
Tractors and Highway Safety
November 2019Objective: To use safe highway procedures for tractors.
Trainer’s Note
Incidents occur because highway safety precautions are not followed. It is difficult to avoid hig... -
Struck-By Hazards
October 2019Objective: To know the common hazards associated with falling objects so that injuries can be prevented.
Trainer’s Note
Poor housekeeping and messy work areas contribut... -
Stress Management
October 2019Objective: To learn to manage stress on the farm or in the workplace.
Trainer’s Note
Learning to manage stress can improve mental and physical health. Identify the stre... -
Spraying Paint
October 2019Objective: To observe the needed safety precautions when spray painting.
Trainer’s Note
Discuss the importance of wearing a face respirator while spraying paint. Ask an... -
Skin Irritants and Allergens
October 2019Objective: To be able to describe the hazards that can occur when solvents and acids come in contact with the skin, and to know how to prevent this exposure.
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Substance Abuse and Injuries
October 2019Objective: To know the effects of alcohol and drugs on the body and be aware of the on-the-job problems substance abuse can cause.
Trainer’s Note
Review the case studie... -
Some Options for Resourceful Living
September 2019Being resourceful is the ability to find and use available resources to solve problems and achieve goals. It combines a consumer’s desire to be cost-conscious with environmental awareness, and e... -
Silo Safety
September 2019Objective: To know the safety guidelines for working around silos to prevent incidents and diseases associated with silo gases or dust.
Trainer’s Note
Breathing silo ga...