An informational meeting for gardeners of all levels interested in the OSU Extension Lucas County Master Gardener program will be held Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Conference Center at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo.

At the meeting, the Master Gardener Volunteer Program will be explained in detail, along with the volunteer commitment necessary to become a certified Master Gardener. Interested parties need attend only one session. Applications will be available at the meeting.

Volunteer Training will be held Tuesdays Feb. 1 through March 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Course fees for 2011 are $200. The informational meeting is free of charge and open to the public.

Call 419-578-6783 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve a seat.

Open house set
The Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) and Agricultural Incubator Foundation (AIF) will host an open house to showcase the new produce blanching/freezing operation Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the AIF, located at 13737 Middleton Pike (SR 582) in Bowling Green.

Attendees will learn how new markets of opportunity will be explored with numerous growers throughout northwest Ohio and beyond. The newly-developed service by CIFT will allow growers to freeze produce, which could be helpful for those with excess product at the end of the season; those who may desire to grow more products if an outlet beyond fresh were to be established; or those who have interest in expanding crop selection.

Contact Paula Ray at 419-823-3099 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Field Night
A Northern Ohio Vegetable Crops Field Night will be held July 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center’s North Central Agricultural Research Station, 1165 CR 43, Fremont.

The event will offer a “mini diagnostic lab” demonstration, a presentation on new pepper varieties, niche marketing with heirloom tomato varieties, sweet corn variety trials and IPM updates.

Admission is free and open to the public. No pre-registration required. Continuing education units are available for Certified Crop Advisors; PAT is available for both commercial and private applicators.

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