Central State University Extension-Southwest Region

10/29/2024

📅 Save the Date!
Join us for "It Takes a Village" Diabetes Awareness Day!
When: Saturday, November 2nd
Time: 10am - 2pm
Where: Central State University Extension
We’re excited to invite you to our community’s special event dedicated to promoting diabetes awareness. Come out for a day filled with:
Health Screenings – Get to know your numbers!
Line Dancing – Shake a leg and have some fun!
Food Demonstrations – Learn to cook delicious, diabetes-friendly meals.
Community Health Fair – Discover local health resources and services. ...and so much more!
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors—let’s come together to support each other and learn how to lead healthier lives. Remember, it really does take a village!
We can’t wait to see you there!

09/09/2024

08/26/2024

Central State University is partnering with local minority farmers in a $5 million grant to help ensure fruit and vegetables sustainability. 20 farmers are currently being selected from Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Want more details? Know someone who qualifies? Read more below.

Central State is currently looking to recruit 20 farmers from Ohio and Southeast Michigan to participate in the USDA funded program.

08/22/2024

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Central State University Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Presents How to Make a Chicken and Fruit Salad. The food demonstration by Extension Educator St...

08/22/2024

On his third week at CSU, our Vice President for Research and Economic Development and Director of 1890 Land-Grant Programs, Dr. Jose U. Toledo, conducted a tour of Central State University's Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden, the Aquaponics Center, and the Raspberry Demonstration Farm. The tour was guided by Clare Thorn, Extension Associate, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Brian Kampman, vegetable and small fruit technician.

08/14/2024

Farmer Veteran Coalition Ohio Chapter Small Ruminant Workshop at Wallace Family Boers

The Farmer Veteran Coalition Ohio Chapter is hosting a Small Ruminant Workshop for veteran farmers. Farmers will learn what you need to know about selling small ruminant products, small ruminant nutritional needs, internal parasite and FAMACH training, and with then tour a goat and hay farm.
The program will be held at Wallace Family Boers farm located at 3574 County Rd 660, Gibsonburg, OH 43431 on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. The presenters include ODA Division of Meat Inspection Regional Veterinarian, Dr. Sherrie Nuttle; OSU Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Educator, Brooks Warner; CSU Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Educator, Nellie Rowland, and Bill Wallace, Farm owner and host.
The Farmer Veteran Coalition is about cultivating for the next generation of farmers/ ranchers and food leaders to strengthen communities around sustainable food systems.
The Small Ruminant Workshop is open to veteran farmers and beginning farmers interested in ruminant production, but space is limited to the first 30 registrants. Lunch will be provided. Register at https://forms.office.com/r/CEFGXhWMPV for more information, contact Isabel Montez, at [email protected]

08/14/2024

Central State University Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Presents How to Make Chili Mac. The food demonstration is instructed by Donna Kuykendall, EFNEP Educator, Southwest Ohio Region.

Central State University Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Presents How to Make Chili Mac. The food demonstration is instructed by Donna Kuykendall, EFNEP...

08/05/2024

Celebrating Rhythm and Unity: The Power of HBCU Dance
AUGUST 15, 2024
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden at Central State University, 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, Ohio 45384
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Get ready to groove at the Central State University Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden as we dive into the vibrant world of HBCU dance culture! Let's make some magic with Mariah Simmons, the talented head captain of CSU's Ultimate Treasure Flag Corps, as she leads us through exciting majorette eight counts. Don't forget to grab your water, slip into something comfy, and lace up those gym shoes.
For additional details, drop an email at [email protected]. Let's dance our way to fun and fitness!
Central State University and Wilberforce University students are strongly encouraged to attend.
The Central State University Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden is located at the intersection of Ohio 42 E. and Wilberforce Switch Road. Parking is available off Wilberforce Switch Road.

07/03/2024

Exciting news! Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti has been appointed as the 10th president of Central State University. His journey from Nigeria to esteemed alum and now president is truly inspiring. Read more about his vision for the university's future here: https://www.centralstate.edu/news/morakinyo-kuti-charting-bold-new-course-10th-president:
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Dr. Kuti reflects on his 35-year employment at Central State University, rising through the ranks to become CSU's 10th President by July 1, 2024. In this first of two episodes, Dr. Kuti reflects on being Vice President for Research & Economic Development and Director of 1890 Land-Grant Programs, and on his expectations of his successor as VP and Director to boost CSU's reputation as a research institution.

"My advice to my successor is: you have the defined plans; make sure you give your employees all the tools and resources necessary for them to do the best that they can. Reward people who do their job and hold people accountable, or provide assistance for them, if they are not doing their job."

Listen to the Podcast here:https://soundcloud.com/central-state-extension/dr-morakinyo-ao-kuti-exit-interview