April 15 , 2021 The Beacon • 5

Craigo gets inducted into YSU ’ s Beta Gamma Sigma

Blake Craigo of West Lafayette , a prebusiness accounting major in Youngstown State University ’ s Williamson College of Business Administration , was recently inducted into the YSU chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma , the world ’ s premier business honorary .

Beta Gamma Sigma

Ohio Victory Gardens Program starting 2021 seed distribution

is comprised of more than 830,000 members in all 50 states and more than 190 countries . While nearly 350,000 students receive bachelor ’ s or master ’ s degrees in business each year , only about 25,000 are inducted into a lifetime membership in Beta Gamma Sigma .

Student members

The Ohio Department of Agriculture and OSU Extension offices are kicking off the second year of the Victory Gardens Program . Due to high demand , the program is expanding from 10-25 counties across the state , with 8,300 seed packets available free to the public .

“ We have seen a revived passion for planting through our Victory Gardens Program , which has expanded to 15 additional counties this year ,” said Dorothy Pelanda , director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture . “ Our Ohio Victory Gardens are meant to be enjoyed by everyone , from urban apartment dwellers to those living in the country and everyone in between . We hope this will inspire a new generation of gardeners who will be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor for years to come .”

“ We are excited to expand our partnership with ODA on the Victory Gardens Program . Last year we had an overwhelming , positive response to the program , so this year we will be expanding the seed-distribution initiative to 25 Ohio State University Extension county offices ,” said Dr . Cathann A . Kress , vice president for agricultural administration and dean of College of Food , Agricultural and Environmental Sciences . “ No matter your level of gardening experience , our OSU Extension educators will provide expertise that will help your gardens thrive .”

OSU Extension and the Coshocton County Master Gardener volunteers have 300 seed samples for the Coshocton County community . Each packet contains radishes , cucumbers and sunflowers . The Master Gardeners will distribute the seed packets at the following locations on the following dates :

— Clary Gardens on Thursday , April 22 from 1-3 p . m . at Compton House ( red house ), 588 W . Chestnut St ., Coshocton .

— OSU Extension , 724 S . Seventh St ., room 110 of the county services building , Coshocton , April 26 , 28 and 30

must be registered in business administration programs and be candidates for the baccalaureate or master ’ s degree . Students ranking in the top 10 percent of the sophomore , junior or senior classes or the top 20 percent of the master ’ s program are eligible .

from 8 a . m . to 5 p . m .

Planting resources and other information about gardening can be found at the Ohio Victory Gardens website .

Victory Gardens originated during World War I , an answer to a severe food shortage at the time . The idea was successful , growing an army of amateur gardeners and serving to boost morale and patriotism . Although there ’ s no food shortage now , ODA and OSU Extension are reviving the effort and once again encouraging people to plant seeds , realize the fruits of their labor and share with others if inspired .

The Victory Gardens Program offers a full website with details on seed distribution , advice and resources on every aspect of planting and harvesting produce .

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Craigo gets inducted into YSU ’ s Beta Gamma Sigma

Ohio Victory Gardens Program starting 2021 seed distribution

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