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Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center bounces back

Nick Houser — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:44:37 +0000

See how the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) has bounced back after a devastating tornado. On September 16, 2010 a tornado damaged every building on the Wooster campus along with approximately 1,500 trees. Despite the destruction, research being done at OARDC with algae may help produce clean renewable energy for future generations.

Ohio State and Metro High School Students Run OSU Student Farm

Nick Houser — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:58:24 +0000

Ohio State undergraduates and graduates work alongside and mentor Metro High School students while learning about sustainable agriculture and vegetable production. At the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory, students learn about organic farming, urban farming and integrated crop management.

The high school students have also entrepreneurial skills by launching a farmers market at Metro High School.

Rain Gardens and Dandelions – Innovative Research at OARDC

Nick Houser — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:57:26 +0000

Even after a devastating tornado, the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) continues to perform groundbreaking research that will impact communities, create jobs, and boost the economy at its BioHio Research Park. In this segment, learn how rain gardens are being used in both rural and urban areas as a natural solution to ground water pollution. Also hear about a species of dandelion may serve as a new sustainable resource for rubber.