Program
Scheduled events, ongoing demonstrations and posters will complement the exhibits to make the fair a positive experience for all. The posters and the following events will be in the Shisler Conference Center.
| Scheduled
Events |
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| 1:00
- 1:45 |
Opening Ceremony |
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2:00
- 2:30 |
"Catching
the Wave: Energy, Jobs and Progress for Ohio" |
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3:00 - 3:30 |
"Using
Ecological Design and Biodiversity to Increase Crop Production in the
Home Garden" |
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| 4:00
- 4:45 |
Student Presentations
and Singer Mark Tillack (Holmes County Sustainability Network) |
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5:00 - 5:30 |
"Written
In Ice - Glaciers and Climate Change" |
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| 6:00 |
Awards Ceremony CFAES Admissions Student Contest
Jonah and Nathan
Comstock |
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| Ongoing
Demonstrations |
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| Trash
to Treasure (Creating things from trash) |
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Return to Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair
John C. "Jack" Fisher, a 2006 appointee to the OSU Board of Trustees, is a native of Bucyrus, Ohio. He now lives in Columbus and serves as executive vice president of The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Inc., a 229,000 member state organization representing agriculture at local, state and national levels.
Mr. Fisher currently serves as a member of the boards of directors for the U.S. Feed Grains Council, U.S. Meat Export Federation, and Children’s Hunger Alliance. Fisher also serves as a member of the Advisory Board for the Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center.
He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agriculture from The Ohio State University and a master’s in counseling from Ball State University. He is a member of the OSU President’s Club, OSU Department of Animal Science Hall of Fame, and has been awarded the OSU College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Distinguished Service Award.
Mr. Fisher and his wife, Judy, are the parents of three grown children.
Catching the Wave: Energy, Jobs and Progress for Ohio
Energy, jobs, and progress are the key points of the current administration's efforts and the basis for economic development and a reliable, affordable energy future for Ohioans. The content of this presentation will include 1) energy source, demand, and emissions data and trends for the state of Ohio, 2) solar, wind and industrial efficiency capabilities and incentives for Ohio, and 3) green energy incentives under development.
Mr. Howard Tibbs is currently the Acting Outreach Manager for the Ohio Energy Office (OEO) in the Department of Development. OEO works with individuals, communities, non-profit organizations, businesses and industry, and other government agencies on issues related to energy sources, energy efficiency, and advanced technology. The Outreach Unit provides general education and public information concerning programs offered by OEO and manages the Ohio Small Business Energy Saver program. The Outreach Unit also provides speakers and support for community and regional activities advancing the overall mission of energy conservation, efficiency, and use of renewable energy resources. As a Researcher in the Outreach Unit, Mr. Tibbs has served as a grant program monitor, supervised research projects, and prepared recommendations for policy makers and program development staff. Prior to joining OEO, Mr. Tibbs held a number of professional positions in the private and public sectors including the Columbus Urban League, United Way of Franklin County, Sears Logistics, City of New Lexington, Ohio Housing Finance Agency, and Office of Strategic Research.
Written in Ice - Glaciers and Climate Change
Glaciers are sensitive indicators of climate change, and their study reveals important information on past environmental change in alpine regions, which, in turn, may help us predict future effects of climate warming. Alpine environments around the world have changed dramatically over the last century. The most obvious changes have been to glaciers; in many areas, glacier cover is less than 60% of what it was 150 years ago. Many glaciers may even vanish within the next several decades if current trends continue. Evidence from around the world shows that glaciers have advanced and retreated repeatedly during the last 10,000 years. However, the large and rapid recession of most glaciers in just over one century is unprecedented. As glaciers recede and, in some cases, disappear, stream flow will decrease affecting fish populations, water supply, power generation, irrigation and tourism.
Dr. Johannes Koch completed his Ph.D. in the Department of Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada, in Spring 2006. Since then, he has taught in the departments of Geography and Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University and worked as staff geologist on the M/V Polar Star along the west coast of South America, in Antarctica, and in northern Europe. Dr. Koch is currently a one-year visiting assistant professor in the Department of Geology at The College of Wooster. His research focus is the effects of climate change on alpine environments, especially glaciers and tree lines. Dr. Koch has worked in remote areas in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, the St. Elias Mountains in the Yukon, Canada, the Cascade Mountains of Washington, USA, the Coast Mountains of Alaska, USA, and the southernmost Patagonia Andes, Chile, for the past nine years. An important component of his research is public outreach and education. Dr. Koch has given numerous talks to the general public and has published and been featured in articles in newspapers, magazines, and on TV. In November 2007, Dr. Koch’s research made international news.
Using Ecological Design and Biodiversity
to Increase Crop Production in the Home GardenIn this presentation Dr. Kovach will discuss the theory, design, and practice of a fruit and vegetable polyculture system that is economically viable and environmentally sound. This modular planting system has been specifically designed for the urban farmer or home gardener.
Dr. Joseph Kovach was raised in Cleveland, OH and is a graduate of Miami University. He received a M.S. and Ph.D. in Entomology from Clemson University. Currently, Dr. Kovach is the Integrated Pest Management Coordinator at Ohio State University where he is responsible for statewide research and extension efforts that use sound ecological principles to reduce the environmental and economic risk associated with managing insect, disease and weed pests. Prior to coming to Ohio, Dr. Kovach worked for 13 years in the IPM Program at Cornell University where he developed and implemented fruit IPM programs and measured the impact of new IPM practices on the environment.
What is your Carbon Footprint?
Want to know your carbon footprint or that of your family? Get an instant answer here! Computers will be available for fairgoers to access websites that calculate individual and household carbon footprints.
Zhiqiang Cheng and Parwinder Grewal
Be imaginative and have fun by transforming trash into treasure. Learn how to make recycled paper and greeting cards. Use your imagination and trash to create candle-holders, picture frames, flower bases and other original works of art. Prizes will be available for the most creative designs!
Soledad Benitez
Ever thought about making your own biodiesel fuel? The basics of biodiesel performance, cost, and use will be presented. Participants will also learn how to produce biodiesel from vegetable oil and used cooking oil.
Yebo Li
Earthworms affect soil and water quality by ingesting soil and constructing burrows. Participants will collect earthworms (extracted from the soil using an irritant) as they emerge, identify the types of worms, and learn how earthworms improve soil fertility and water movement in soil.
Martin Shipitalo, Jim Bonta, and Lloyd Owens
Enviroscaping is environmentally conscious landscaping for the purpose of saving energy, water, and resources; reducing pollution; and enhancing surrounding ecosystems. Non-point pollution will be emphasized in particular during this hands-on activity. Participants will learn about the basics of non-point pollution and ways they can use this knowledge to prevent or reduce such pollution.
Dana Oleskiewicz
Rain barrels are an environmentally sound and economical source of water for home landscapes. Materials and supplies will be available to construct up to 20 rain barrels during the Fair ... they will then be given to participants on a lottery basis. Instructions for building a rain-barrel at home will also be available.
Joe Konen
Why Trees Matter
Learn about the economic, social and environmental value of trees during this hands-on activity presented by the "Why Trees Matter" Team located at the OSU Extension Center, Wooster. Participants will to determine the value of trees growing on the OARDC campus and in their own yards.Jim Chatfield and John Conglose
Energy Bike: Hydrogen Production and Fuel Cell Power Demonstration
Fairgoers will be able to produce hydrogen by pedaling a bicycle connected to a photovoltaic panel. The hydrogen is then supplied to a fuel cell stack to generate electricity to power equipment.
Student pedaling Energy Bike used to generate hydrogen for fuel cell to power the electrical equipment on the panel.
1 KW Fuel Cell Stack is being
investigated by students.Vernon Sproat, Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology, Stark State College
Recycling at OARDC and in Your Business
Learn about the recycling program at OARDC. Get tips on how to be green in your business and workplace - from the office to the break room to the laboratory.
Laura Chapin and Lisa Miller
Compost is one of nature's best mulches and soil amendments, and can be used instead of commercial fertilizers. Almost any organic material is suitable for a composting. The compost pile needs a proper ratio of carbon-rich materials (browns) and nitrogen-rich materials (greens). Learn how to make your own compost!
Sandra Tirado
A raingarden is an attractive, landscaped, storm water bioretention area, which is planted with native vegetation. Raingardens are designed to slow, capture, and infiltrate storm water runoff rather than have it drain directly into storm sewers. Raingardens are a practical and popular way to reduce nonpoint source pollution and protect our lakes and streams. Participants will learn how to design and create their own beautiful raingardens.
Hanbae Yang, Warren Dick, Edward McCoy, and Parwinder Grewal
Several birds rescued by the Media Raptor Center will be on display. Educational materials and demonstrations about first aid, care, and rehabilitation of birds of prey will featured.
Laura Jordan
Several animals from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will be on display. Educational materials including animal artifacts and biofacts will be featured.
An active hive of bees provided by the Tri-county Beekeepers Association will be on display. Educational materials including honey bee products and beekeeping artifacts will be featured.
