Highland County contains 453 square miles (353,970 acres) of land and is home to 43,430 citizens[1]. There are 145 industries in the county[2], with the median household earning an income of $40,400[1]. Major employers include businesses in the sectors of state and local governments, agronomic crop farming, and food services[2].
Adams County contains 584 square miles (373,680 acres) of land and is home to 28,450 citizens[1]. There are 140 industries in the county[2], with the median household earning an income of $34,200[1]. Major employers include businesses in the sectors of state and local governments, food services, retail stores, and agronomic crop farming[2].
Hocking County contains 421 square miles (269,600 acres) of land and is home to 29,380 citizens[1]. There are 150 industries in the county[2], with the median household earning an income of $39,590[1]. Major employers include businesses in the sectors of state and local governments, food services, retail stores, and nursing and residential care facilities[2].
Defiance County contains 411 square miles (263,300 acres) of land and is home to 39,000 citizens[1]. There are 152 industries in the county[2], with the median household earning an income of $44,480[1]. Major employers include businesses in the sectors of food services, state and local governments, motor vehicle parts manufacturing, and medical offices[2].
Crawford County contains 402 square miles (257,100 acres) of land and is home to 43,780 citizens[1]. There are 174 industries in the county[2], with the median household earning an income of $41,200[1]. Major employers include businesses in the sectors of food services, state and local governments, and private hospitals[2].
Coshocton County contains 564 square miles (360,960 acres) of land and is home to 36,900 citizens[1]. There are 163 industries in the county[2], with the median household earning an income of $39,470[1]. Major employers include businesses in the sectors of state and local governments, food services, private hospitals, and general merchandise retail stores[2].
How do youth development professionals and club advisors develop "learning by doing" opportunities for youth? The guiding principle of designing educational opportunities for youth should reflect both the philosophy of "learning by doing" and also focus on content based on proven facts (research-based). "Learning by doing" is active, hands-on, and engaging for 4-H members.
A fundamental rule of advertising states that you don't get a second chance to make a good first impression. This adage is especially true when a community hosts a prospect visit from a major company looking for a new location. When a prospect visits a community, they are typically in the final stages of their site location decision-making process. Their aim is to narrow the typical list of a dozen or so suitable sites to a "short list" of just two or three.
Turfgrass patch diseases such as summer patch, take-all patch, and spring dead spot are difficult to diagnose and manage. They are caused by a group of fungi known collectively as the ectotrophic root-infecting or ERI fungi. The ERI fungi produce darkly pigmented runner hyphae along the surface of and ultimately inside the vascular tissue of roots. They typically colonize roots, crowns, and stolons during environmental periods favorable for turfgrass growth resulting in compromised root function during periods of stress.
Ants can be one of the most annoying pests encountered in homes and buildings. Fortunately, most of Ohio ant species are not known for their bites or stings like the fire ants that inhabit southern states. However, their constant searching for food and water around areas occupied by humans is not well tolerated.
