Description
The Pastures for Profit program is an established course created through a collaboration between Ohio State University Extension, Central State University, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Ohio Department of Agriculture, and the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council. In 2021, due to COVID-19, the Pastures for Profit curriculum was adapted to a virtual classroom setting and was offered again in 2022. The virtual experience consisted of three live webinars pairing with corresponding modules in Scarlet Canvas. Enrolled students were also mailed traditional course materials for personal use. Module content was newly developed and compiled to compliment the traditional materials and included videos, quizzes, additional presentations, and technical resources. The course materials were organized and taught by a team of over 50 collaborators. During the three live webinars, nearly 20 speakers presented on topics including the basics of grazing, plant and animal science, and grazing plans. A total of 168 people enrolled in Scarlet Canvas in the two-year time frame from over 15 states and included producers, educators, technical service providers, and government agency staff. Each live session was recorded and made available to the class for access at their convenience. Those who completed the course obtained a signed certificate of completion. This platform allowed for an expanded audience reach than in the past.
Included in
Agricultural Science Commons, Agronomy and Crop Sciences Commons, Plant Biology Commons, Plant Pathology Commons, Soil Science Commons, Weed Science Commons
Ohio Pastures for Profit Online
The Pastures for Profit program is an established course created through a collaboration between Ohio State University Extension, Central State University, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Ohio Department of Agriculture, and the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council. In 2021, due to COVID-19, the Pastures for Profit curriculum was adapted to a virtual classroom setting and was offered again in 2022. The virtual experience consisted of three live webinars pairing with corresponding modules in Scarlet Canvas. Enrolled students were also mailed traditional course materials for personal use. Module content was newly developed and compiled to compliment the traditional materials and included videos, quizzes, additional presentations, and technical resources. The course materials were organized and taught by a team of over 50 collaborators. During the three live webinars, nearly 20 speakers presented on topics including the basics of grazing, plant and animal science, and grazing plans. A total of 168 people enrolled in Scarlet Canvas in the two-year time frame from over 15 states and included producers, educators, technical service providers, and government agency staff. Each live session was recorded and made available to the class for access at their convenience. Those who completed the course obtained a signed certificate of completion. This platform allowed for an expanded audience reach than in the past.
