Join the Ohio State University South Centers Ohio Small Business Development Center as they host a U.S. Department of Labor Information Seminar.  Every day the Wage and Hour Division, EEOC, and EBSA conduct investigations of businesses.  If wage violations are found, can these result in penalties to you?  In the case of repeat violations, the employer will also be assessed civil money penalties, liquidated damages, and/or the employer may be placed under a U.S. District Court injunction.  The employer’s best defense is knowledge and compliance with basic Wage and Hour Regulations.  U.S.

Bramble, Blueberry and Winegrape Field Night Hosted by Dr. Gary Gao OSU South Centers will feature our blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, and wine grape research plots at our workshop.  We have both open field and high tunnel bramble production systems.  This is also a good opportunity to check out some of the newer blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and wine grape cultivars.  We will cover the latest production techniques.  

To Register: Contact Charissa McGlothin at mcglothin.4@osu.edu or at 740.289.2071 ext. 132   Location: OSU South Centers 1864 Shyville Rd., Piketon, OH Endeavor Center, Room 160   For more information: Mary Sibole mary.sibole@oh.nacdnet.net 740- 947-5353    

Forest and Wood Products Export Conference to be held May 13 at Piketon The United States has been a global leader in both production and consumption of wood products as well as an active participant in the wood products trade.  The global demand for hardwood logs, lumber, veneer, furniture and specialty wood products is continually increasing.