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THE OHIO PASTURES FOR PROFIT VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

Extension Education

Erika Lyon
Extension Educator - ANR
Ohio State University Extension
Steubenville

Abstract

The Ohio 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. The virtual experience consisted of three live webinars pairing with corresponding modules in Scarlet Canvas, an online learning management system (LMS). Module content was developed and compiled to compliment the traditional materials and included videos, quizzes, additional presentations, and technical resources. Enrolled students were also mailed traditional course materials as either a hardcopy binder or USB drive. During the three live webinars, 20 speakers presented on topics including the basics of grazing, plant and animal science, and grazing plans. Each live session was recorded and made available to the class for access at their convenience. Three additional networking sessions were scheduled to allow participants an opportunity to ask questions and allow team members to reinforce important concepts.


A total of 130 people enrolled in Scarlet Canvas from 14 states, including producers, educators, technical service providers, and government agency staff. Attendance at live webinars averaged 80 per session. Students who participated in the Canvas course spent an average of 12.8 hours reviewing course module content between January 13th and March 12th, 2021. Once students reviewed all three modules, they were given the opportunity to obtain a certificate of completion signed by the President of the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council. If creating a formal grazing plan, the certificate could be used as documentation of continuing education. Evaluation of student feedback of the material and the platform is ongoing and will be used to modify the course moving forward for future hybrid teaching versions. Using an online platform allowed our team to modernize the Pastures for Profit curriculum and expand access to a wider audience even during the pandemic.

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Authors: E. Lyon, C. Gelley, D. Bender, D. Berger, S. Boyles, M. Estadt, A. Gahler, W. Hamman, J. Hartschuh, B. Hendershot, A. Holden, C. Jagger, V. Jorgenson, D. Lima, R. Little, J. McCutcheon, T. McDermott, J. Morris, R. Purdin, C. Penrose, G. Ruff, S. Smith, M. Stumbo, M. Sulc, C. Turner, G. Wilson, T. Wiseman, C. Finney
  1. Lyon, E. Extension Educator - ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43952
  2. Gelley, C. Extension Educator - ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43724
  3. Bender, D. Farm Manager, Cabb Farms, Ohio, 44909
  4. Berger, D. Assistant State Conservationist, USDA-NRCS, Ohio, 44646
  5. Boyles, S. Professor and Extension Beef Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43210
  6. Estadt, M. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43113
  7. Gahler, A. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43420
  8. Hamman, W. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 45661
  9. Hartschuh, J. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 44820
  10. Hendershot, B. Consultant, Green Pasture Services, Ohio, 43113
  11. Holden, A. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 44047
  12. Jagger, C. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43338
  13. Jorgenson, V. Vice President, Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council, Ohio, 43210
  14. Lima, D. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43950
  15. Little, R. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43768
  16. McCutcheon, J. Assistant Director, Operations and Education, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43210
  17. McDermott, T. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43210
  18. Morris, J. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 45121
  19. Purdin, R. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 45693
  20. Penrose, C. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43756
  21. Ruff, G. Field Specialist, Beef Cattle, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43724
  22. Smith, S. Program Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43130
  23. Stumbo, M. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 45769
  24. Sulc, M. Professor and Extension Forage Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43210
  25. Turner, C. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43793
  26. Wilson, G. Executive Secretary, Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council, Ohio, 43210
  27. Wiseman, T. Extension Educator – ANR, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43783
  28. Finney, C. Soil Conservation Technician, USDA-NRCS, Ohio, 43976