Chronic Pain Self-Management Telephone Class to Begin

March 3 Through the AAA7

Shawnee State University

Upcoming Career Fairs

All spring fairs will be hosted virtually through the Handshake career platform. If employers are not already on Handshake, I invite them to create a free account at shawnee.joinhandshake.com.

Our upcoming fairs include:

·        Healthcare: Thursday, Feb. 11, 4-7 p.m.

·        Education: Thursday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

·        Manufacturing & Technology: Thursday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

·        Business & Professional: Tuesday, Mar. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Find out more and how to register at: https://bit.ly/SSUCSEvents.

Please email Angie Duduit (Director, Career Services & Workforce Development) 

at aduduit@shawnee.edu or call (740) 351-3322 with questions.

Pike Soil and Water Conservation District 

2021 Tree and Wildlife Packet Sale

It is that time of year again! Anyone wanting to order tree seedlings from our office please click the button below and print an order form. Once the order form is completed with the things you would like to order, please mail the form along 

with payment to: Pike SWCD,  11752 State Route 104, Waverly, OH 45690

Orders end on February 12, 2021 and tentative pick up will be the last Friday in March. If you have questions or would like additional information please contact us at 740-947-5353 or email at lydia.dresbach@oh.nacdnet.net.

Tree Order Form >

TREASURER SPRAGUE OPENS AG-LINK PROGRAM FOR 2021 GROWING SEASON

To help Ohio farmers and agribusinesses finance the up-front costs of this year's growing season, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague today opened the 2021 Ag-LINK application period. The application period will remain open through March 19. 

"A thriving agriculture sector is a critical component of our state's overall prosperity, and I'm committed to supporting Ohio's farmers and agribusinesses," said Treasurer Sprague. "By making capital more affordable through interest rate reductions, Ag-LINK helps to alleviate some of the financial pressure faced at the beginning of each year's growing season."

Through this application period, farm operators and agribusiness owners based in Ohio can receive an interest rate reduction on loans up to $150,000. Although the exact amount of the discount will be provided to lenders in late March, a minimum one percent discount is in place.

The Ohio Treasurer's office administers the Ag-LINK program to help Ohio farm operators and other agricultural businesses finance the up-front operating costs for feed, seed, fertilizer, fuel, and other costs. Ag-LINK provides an interest rate reduction on agriculture business operation loans at eligible banks, credit unions, and farm credit lenders.

Eligible farm operators and agribusinesses:

• Must be organized for profit;
• Must have headquarters and 51% of operations maintained in Ohio;
• Must use the loan exclusively for agricultural purposes; and
• Must agree to comply with all program and financial institution regulations.

Ag-LINK has been supporting Ohio's farm community since 1986. In fiscal year 2020, the Treasurer's office helped 822 farmers and agribusinesses lower their interest rates for new loans totaling $91 million.

Those interested in Ag-LINK should contact their ag-lender to begin the online loan application process. More information on the Ag-LINK program can be found online here.