Fifteen farmers learned the nuances of the computerized Managing Risks and Profits software program and studied the theory behind Risk Management in a three-part series held jointly with the Upper Valley JVS Agricultural Program. These MG's each volunteer 50 hours to answer other gardeners' questions and in some instances to beautify their communities. They developed and staffed the OSU Extension hotline each Monday of the growing season, started a group composting project, and developed a garden at the main gate of the Miami County Fairgrounds. An OSU Extension news column, developed in 1999 for the Dayton Daily News, continues to be a point of pride. The column appears each week in the Thursday Neighbors section.
Readers continue to supply ample favorable remarks regarding the content of the column.
Three Pasture for Horses schools taught 60 owners about the intricacies involved in growing and managing forage for horses. Many of the participants own small acreage and have little or no agronomic expertise. Plans are to continue serving this portion of the population.