Cultivating Convos: An ODA Podcast

Valentine’s Day is almost here and love is in the air!  

Ohio small business Bliss in a Bottle joins us along with Ashley McDonald from Ohio Proud to talk about the perfect gift for that special someone. 

Ohio fairs rock because of the Ohio Fair Managers Association! Hear what goes into making these community staples so wonderful, and the work ODA is doing behind the scenes! 

ODA is doing more than just wishing our military members overseas a happy holidays. Hear how we teamed up with the Ohio Christmas Tree Association to send trees to bases in Kuwait. 

Our new Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory will benefit anyone who eats, and we think that means you! Hear how the new lab will strengthen Ohio’s top industry. 

Experts with the Ohio Farm Bureau and The Ohio State University join ODA to discuss a new alliance and help offered through an anonymous survey, plus resources for you and your community.  

Survey – https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pHMUc1n2IMMkgm?Q_CHL=qr 

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We’re back! 

After a little break, our podcast, Cultivating Convos, is revamped and ready to go!  

We decided to kick things off with a growing program that is exciting for both farmers and ODA – H2Ohio expansion! 

Director Baldridge has been a busy man since joining ODA. He joins us to talk about Ohio agriculture, and a pig story that will have you squealing with delight!

Our Victory Gardens program continues to sprout. We're working with Ohio State University to give out garden seeds in 50 counties. Get some gardening tips and learn more about how you can get in on the action.

ODA’s Division of Animal Health works to keep all animals healthy, and that includes deer. State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Summers a new program that is a win-win for all Ohioans.

Ohio is one of the top pork-producing states in the country. State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Summers explains the steps being taken to make sure what you eat stays healthy from farm to table.