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  1. Gender Issues: Preparing Children for a Lifetime of Success

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/FLM-FS-16-01-R10

    a female does not tell us much about how tall he or she is. And this is true in many areas—knowing whether ... a person is a male or female does not tell us very much about whether he or she is a good basketball player ... "women's work." During the 1960s, however, this notion about women and men changed dramatically. In ...

  2. Starting and Operating a Microenterprise Loan Fund

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/CDFS-1569

    just about any purpose: machinery or equipment, building acquisition, new construction, remodeling, ... programs that usually fund only up to 50%. In other words, other than a nominal application fee of usually ... development.ohio.gov. Loans are usually capped at no more than $20,000. Programs allow applicants to borrow money at or ...

  3. Herbicide Injury and the Problem of Spray Drift

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0137

    soybean and cotton in the central United States. Applications extend through May, June, and July, which ... misconceptions about drift. For the vineyard owner, it is important to take steps to prevent the occurrence of ... herbicides highly toxic to grapes may be used on those fields, and because applications are often done under ...

  4. Reducing 2,4-D and Dicamba Drift Risk to Fruits, Vegetables and Landscape Plants

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-6105

    gather additional information. It is also a good idea to inform the suspected pesticide applicator about ... of stems and leaves. Unintentional application of a synthetic auxin herbicide to a sensitive plant, ... either through direct application or spray drift, often causes severe injury, loss of yield, and even ...

  5. Ohio Transportation Improvement Districts (TIDs)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-4114

    grant applications, including traffic counts, corridor and safety studies, asset management, and other ... of Dublin. This successful grant application is the result of collaboration between the FCTID, the ... Check out the following Ohio Department of Transportation links to learn more about Ohio transportation ...

  6. Renewable Energy Policy Series: Rules for Siting a Utility Scale Wind Farm in Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/CDFS-4004

    is to inform community stakeholders about the developer's plans to file an application with the ... fact sheet summarizes the application process and certification requirements for siting approval and ... application review process. Prior to approval, the application process requires an in-depth impact analysis by ...

  7. Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio’s Forests: Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/F-66

    herbicide applicators such as wicks that can be utilized for small populations. Wicks can be used as a hand ... application method, or larger wicks can be mounted on ATVs and tractors. The method chosen should depend on ... application methods are listed and described on the pesticide's label. The herbicides listed in this fact ...

  8. Choosing Spray Nozzles for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892209

    properly and safely. Trainer’s Note Spray nozzles play a big role in effective application and spray drift. ... pattern. The right spray nozzle is critical for safe spraying and effective application. The right nozzle ... help reduce spray drift. Flow regulation affects the application rate. Nozzle opening size and spray ...

  9. Mixing and Spraying Pesticides for Trainers and Supervisors

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/aex-892230

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training. ... epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/how-get-certified-pesticide-applicator. Employers who have received WPS training can provide this training or hire someone who has been ... pesticide applications Use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) gloves footwear eye protection head ...

  10. Annual Ryegrass as a Cover Crop in Ohio

    https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-0112

    terminating with only tillage, multiple passes are often required. Chemical Two or more applications may be ... (midwestcovercrops.org/selector-tool/). It was created under a joint project with MCCC to produce customized introductory guidance about ... new research, and communicating about cover crops to the public. Funding for this project was provided ...

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