2008-09 Policy & Outlook Meetings

Specialists from Ohio State University’s Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics provide analysis and discussion at meetings hosted by local OSU Extension Educators and industry sponsors. Meetings all include a meal and require registration. Get in touch with local contacts for registration information. This season’s lineup is as follows:

Dec-2, 10:30-2 – Dutch Valley Restaurant, 1343 Old Rt. 39, Sugar Creek 44681

Cost: $20. Register through Coshocton County OSU Extension Office, 724 S. 7th St. Coshocton 43812. For more information contact: Marissa Mullett, OSU Extension- Coshocton Co. (740) 622-2265 or Chris Zoller, OSU Extension- Tuscarawas Co. (330) 339-2337.

Topics: Grains & Biofuels Outlook (Matt Roberts); Farm Policy (Carl Zulauf); Farmland Values/Rents & Input Costs (Barry Ward); Dairy Outlook (Cameron Thraen); Food Prices (Stan Ernst)

Dec-4, 6 p.m. – Fairfield County Extension Office, 831 College Ave., Lancaster 43130-1081

Contact Jim Skeeles, OSU Extension-Fairfield Co. (740) 653-5419 or Mike Estadt, OSU Extension-Pickaway Co. (740) 474-7534.

Topics: Grains & Biofuels Outlook (Matt Roberts); Farm Policy (Carl Zulauf); Farmland Values/Rents & Input Costs (Barry Ward); General Economy/Financial Situation (Ian Sheldon); Food Prices (Stan Ernst)

Dec-9, 5:30 pm – St. Paul Lutheran Church, 318 West Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky 43351

Cost $20 prior to Dec-5. Contact Chris Bruynis, OSU Extension-Wyandot Co. (419) 294-4931.

Topics: Grains & Biofuels Outlook (Matt Roberts); Farm Policy (Carl Zulauf); Farmland Values/Rents & Input Costs (Barry Ward); Food Prices (Stan Ernst)

Dec-10, 9:30-2pm – The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 400 Eastlake Dr, Ashland 44805-1386

Contact Chris Willman, John Augenstein or Valerie Bumb at Sutton Bank (800) 422-3641. OSU Extension host: Ashland Co. Office (419) 281-8242. Cost: $18 or free if you RSVP to Sutton Bank by Dec. 4 and attend as their guest.

Topics: Grains & Biofuels Outlook (Matt Roberts); Farm Policy (Carl Zulauf); Farmland Values/Rents & Input Costs (Barry Ward); Dairy Outlook (Cameron Thraen); Food Prices (Stan Ernst)

Dec-10, 4-8:30pm – Attica Fairgrounds Social Hall, 15131 E. Twp. Rd. 12, Attica 44807

Contact Chris Willman, John Augenstein or Valerie Bumb at Sutton Bank (800) 422-3641. OSU Extension host: Ed Lentz, OSU Extension-Seneca Co. (419) 447-9722. Cost: $18 or free if you RSVP to Sutton Bank by Dec. 4 and attend as their guest.

Topics: Grains & Biofuels Outlook (Matt Roberts); Farm Policy (Carl Zulauf); Farmland Values/Rents & Input Costs (Barry Ward); Food Prices (Stan Ernst)

Dec- 11, 10:30 am. – Shelby Co. OSU Extension Office, 810 Fair Road, Sidney 45365

Contact Roger Bender, OSU Extension-Shelby Co. (937) 498-7239.

Dec-11, dinner – Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Rd., Lima 45806-1497

Contact Curtis Young, OSU Extension-Allen Co. (419) 222-9946.

Jan-29, 2009, dinner – Der Dutchman Restaurant, 445 S Jefferson Ave., Plain City 43064

Contact Eric Imerman, OSU Extension-Madison Co. 740-852-0975

Topics: Grains & Biofuels Outlook (Matt Roberts); Farm Policy (Carl Zulauf); Farmland Values/Rents & Input Costs (Barry Ward); Food Prices & Markets (Stan Ernst)