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November 18, 2003

Department of Horticulture & Crop Science
The Ohio State University
2001 Fyffe Court

Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 292-3871
Email: Rhodus.1@osu.edu

Academic Background
Employment

Professional Activities

• Research Projects
• Resident Instruction
• Workshops & Continuing Education
• Advising
• Professional Committees
• University Committees
• College Committees
• Departmental Committees
• Industry Committees
• Editorship of Journals
• Awards
• Professional Affiliations

Publications

• Journal Articles (Peer reviewed)
• Research Bulletins and Circulars (Peer Reviewed)
• Software Programs
• Web Sites
• Project Reports
• Proceedings
• Popular Articles
• Presentations at Professional Meetings
• Presentations at Industry Conferences

Academic Background

1982-1985 The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Degree - Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
Dissertation - Allocative Efficiency of Experimental Markets Under Conditions of Supply and Demand Uncertainty
Fields of Study - Marketing and Market Organization, Economic Theory, General Agriculture Economics, Multivariate Analysis and Forecasting

1980-1982 The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Degree - M.S. in Agricultural Economics
Thesis - Pricing Performance of an Electronic Slaughter Hog Market
Fields of Study - Agribusiness Management and Marketing Research

1971-1975 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Degree - B.S. in Business Administration
Fields of Study - Accounting and Economics

Employment

• 1999 - The Ohio State University, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, Columbus, Ohio. Professor, Horticultural Interactive Communications.
• 1991 - 1999 The Ohio State University, Department of Horticulture and Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology (joint appointment), Columbus, Ohio. Associate Professor, Horticultural Economics and Management.
• 1985-1991The Ohio State University, Department of Horticulture and Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology (joint appointment), Columbus, Ohio. Assistant Professor, Horticultural Economics and Management.
• 1981-1985The Ohio State University, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Columbus, Ohio. Graduate Research Associate.
• 1976-1980Sunnyside Nurseries, Inc., Columbia Station, Ohio. Assistant Production Manager for a 10 acre wholesale greenhouse.

Research Projects

1. Examination of Supply and Demand Relationships for Floriculture Crops at the Wholesale and Retail Level. Hatch Project #0837. Funded by Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. June, 1985 to June, 1991. Annual Budget: $800.
   
   
2. Greenhouse Profitability Micro Computer Model for the Piketon Agribusiness Park. Addendum to OSURF Project #764221/716364. Funded by Pike County Development and Energy Management Corporation. September, 1985 to February, 1986. Budget: $9,746.
   
   
3. P.A.S.T.E.- Performance Analyzer for Selected Tomato Enterprises. Funded by Heinz U.S.A., Division of H.J. Heinz Company. November, 1985 to February, 1986. Budget: $6,000
   
   
4. Economic Implications to the Floriculture Industry of Existing Space Utilization Techniques. Funded by Ohio Floriculture Foundation. January, 1986 to December, 1986. Budget: $2,500.
   
   
5. Analyzing Risk for Vegetable Producers. Funded by Ohio Fresh Market and Processing Vegetable Research Foundation. April, 1986 to March, 1987. Budget: $750.
   
   
6. Selection of Chemical Disease Control Programs in Processing Tomatoes That Provide Profit Maximization. NCRPIAP Project #377. Funded by North Central Region Pesticide Impact Assessment Program. June, 1987 to May, 1990. Budget: $52,500 for 3 years.
   
   
7. Improving Freezer/Preserve Strawberry Quality and Yield - Feasibility Study. OSURF Project #765893/719221. Funded by J.M. Smucker Company and Edison Research Foundation. January, 1987 to December, 1987. Budget: $100,000.
   
   
8. Custom Application of Risk Management Techniques for Ohio's Vegetable Producers. Funded by Ohio Fresh Market and Processing Vegetable Research Foundation. April, 1987 to March, 1988. Budget $1,200.
   
   
9. Forecasting Retail Floral Sales. Funded by REBB Plastics, Inc. January, 1988 to December, 1988. Budget $5,000.
   
   
10. Profile of Ohio's Major Horticultural Crops. Funded by the Farm Income Enhancement Program, Dep't. of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, The Ohio State University. June, 1988 to December, 1989. Budget: $7,000.
    
    
11. Identifying Market Opportunities for Ohio Produced Strawberries. Funded by the Farm Income Enhancement Program, Dep't. of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, The Ohio State University. September, 1988 to May, 1989. Budget: $3,000.
    
    
12. Evaluating Alternative Production and Marketing Practices for Ohio Wineries Using An Integrated Management Model. Funded by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. September, 1988 to August, 1990. Budget: $1,800.
    
    
13. Predicting Soil Temperatures During Overwintering of Container Grown Herbaceous Perennials. Funded by
    Horticultural Research Institute. January, 1989 to December, 1990. Budget: $2,500.
    
    
14. Economic Evaluation of Fungicide Control of Early Blight on Potatoes in Ohio. NCRPIAP Project #456. Funded by North Central Region Pesticide Impact Assessment Program. April, 1989 to March, 1992. Budget: $40,000 for 3 years.
    
    
15. Improving Freezer/Preserve Quality and Yield: A Genetic and Cultural Approach. OSURF Project #721681. Funded by J.M. Smucker Company and Edison Research Foundation. July, 1988 to June, 1992. Budget: $832,120 for 4 years.
    
    
16. The Effect of Price and Wine Style on Wine Quality Perceptions by Consumers and Wholesalers. Funded by the Ohio Grape Industries Program. September, 1989 to August, 1990. Budget: $2,661.
    
    
17. Impact of the Nursery Industry on Ohio's Economy. OARDC Project #G457. Funded by the Ohio Nurserymen's Association. September, 1989 to September, 1990. Budget $5,000.
    
    
18. Economic Assessment of Fungicide Benefits. OSURF Project #722841. Funded by Cooperative State Research Service, U.S. Dep't. of Agriculture. September, 1989 to September, 1990. Budget: $36,754.
    
    
19. Evaluating the Quality and Satisfaction of Programs Sponsored by the Ohio Nurserymen's Association. OARDC Project #G457. Funded by the Ohio Nurserymen's Association. October, 1989 to February, 1990. Budget: $1,000.
    
    
20. Establishing a Shade Tree Container Production System: A Feasibility Study. OSURF Project #723430. Funded by the Anthony Wayne Area Council Inc., Boy Scouts of America. April, 1990 to October, 1990. Budget: $7,500.
    
    
21. Establishing a Pilot Extension/Research Program to Expand the Market Window for Fruit and Vegetables Produced in Southern Ohio. HATCH Project #988. Funded by Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. July, 1990 to June, 1995.
    
    
22. Assessing Federal Grade Criteria for Fruits and Vegetables. OSURF Project #724105. Funded by the Office of Technology Assessment, United States Congress. October, 1990 to April, 1991. budget: $12,000.
    
    
23. Impact of Greenhouse Design on Productivity and Quality. Funded by the Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center. January, 1992 to December, 1992. Budget: $28,100.
    
    
24. Comparability Assessment of Fungicide Performance Trials. OSURF Project #726555. Funded by USDA Cooperative State Research Service. July, 1992 to June 1995. Budget: $85,800.
    
    
25. A Consumer Profile Analysis of Preferences and Factors Affecting Buying Decisions at Ohio Farm/Farmer Markets. Funded by the Ohio Rural Rehabilitation Program. January, 1992 to December, 1993. Budget: $24,000.
    
    
26. Economic Impact of the Ohio Nursery Industry. Funded by the Ohio Nurserymen's Association. September, 1992 to June, 1993. Budget: $12,500.
    
    
27. Economic Impact of Ohio Arboriculture Industry. funded by the International Society of Arboriculture - Ohio Chapter. July, 1992 to December, 1993. Budget: $1,900.
    
    
28. Evaluating the Quality and Satisfaction of Programs Sponsored by the Indiana Association of Nurserymen. Funded by the Indiana Association of Nurserymen. July, 1992 to June, 1993. Budget: $4,000.
    
    
29. Scope of the U.S. Perennial Plant Industry. Funded by the Perennial Plant Association. July, 1992 to June, 1994. Budget: $20,000.
    
    
30. Benefits of Direct Marketing Activities on Garden Center Purchases. Funded by the Ohio Nurserymen and Landscape Association. June, 1994 to December, 1996. Budget: $4,395.
    
    
31. Developing an Interactive Multimedia Database for Accessing Horticultural Instructional Resources on the Internet. Funded by USDA Higher Education Research Challenge Grants Program. September, 1994 to August, 1997. Budget: $67, 245.
    
    
32. Developing an Information Resource Center. Funded by Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Forestry. July, 1995 to June 2003. Budget: $204,030.
    
    
33. An Internet System That Expands the Outreach Capacity of Extension Agents. Funded by USDA Agricultural Telecommunications Program. October, 1996 to September, 1998. Budget: $78,636.
    
    
34. Statewide Survey of the Ohio Nursery Industry. Funded by Ohio Nurserymen and Landscape Association. December, 1996 to June, 1997. Budget: $13,566.
    
    
35. Creating Discipline-Specific Image Databases and an Interactive Slide Viewer. Funded by The Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs. January, 1997 to December, 1998. Budget: $47,500.
    
    
36. Improving Student Access to Web-Based Content Through the Development of Course-Specific CD-ROM's. Funded by The Ohio State Univeristy, University Technology Services, June, 1998 to May, 1999. Budget: $1,000.
    
    
37. Developing Applied Applications in Image Processing. Funded by The Ohio State Univeristy, Office of Academic Affairs, July, 1999 to Present. Budget: $16,500 per year.
    
    
38. Use of Urban Forestry Programs by Ohio Municipal Leaders. Funded by The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, September, 1999 to January, 2000. Budget: $7,000.
    
    
39. Mobile computer laboratory for integrating computer applications across the curriculum. Investigators: Pablo Jourdan and Tim Rhodus. Funded by The Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs. July, 2000 to June, 2002. Budget: $40,000.
    
    
40. Distance Education Courseware Development Grant. Funded by The Ohio State University, Office of Academic Affairs. July, 2000 to June, 2002. Budget: $15,500.
    
    
41. Breaking the Language Barrier: Delivering Technical Information to Hispanic Nursery Employees. Investigators: H. Mathers, M. Quigley, T. Rhodus, B. Erven and J. Chatfield. Funded by The Ohio State University OSUCARES Program. May, 2001 to Sept. 2002. Budget: $8,782.
    
    
42. Developing an Online Resource Site for Ohio Trees. Funded by Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Forestry. July, 2001 to June 2002. Budget: $25,000.
    
    
43. Developing an Online Image Database for the American Society of Horticultural Science. July, 2001 to June, 2003. Budget: $10,000.
    
44. Developing Interactive Services for the American Society of Horticultural Science. October, 2002 to June, 2003. Budget: $15,000.
    
45. Centennial Video Project for the American Society of Horticultural Science. January, 2003 to October 2003. Budget: $8,978.
    
46. Developing Online Program Management System for the American Society of Horticultural Science. July, 2002 to June, 2003. Budget: $3,000.
    

Resident Instruction

Instructor, "Agribusiness Management," Agriculture Economics 310.02, 5 credit hours: Autumn, 1985, Enrollment: 43; Autumn, 1986, Enrollment 55; Autumn, 1987, Enrollment 42; Autumn, 1988, Enrollment 44; Autumn, 1989, Enrollment 40; Autumn, 1990, Enrollment 45; Autumn, 1991, Enrollment 31.

Instructor, "Agribusiness Management," Agriculture Economics 401, 4 credit hours: Winter, 1993, Enrollment 48; Winter, 1994, Enrollment 45; Winter, 1995, Enrollment 59; Winter, 1996, Enrollment 48.

Co-Instructor, "Management of Commercial Floriculture and Nursery Establishments," Horticulture 694-A, 4 credit hours: Spring, 1986, Enrollment: 9.

Instructor, "Management of Commercial Floriculture and Nursery Establishments," Horticulture 694-A, 4 credit hours: Spring, 1987, Enrollment: 5, Spring, 1988, Enrollment 7.

Instructor, "Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture Marketing," Horticulture 694-B, 4 credit hours: Spring, 1986, Enrollment: 7; Spring, 1987, Enrollment: 7.

Instructor, "Computers in Floriculture and Nursery Management," Horticulture 494, 4 credit hours: Spring, 1989, Enrollment: 9.

Instructor, "Computers in Horticultural Management," Horticulture 560, 4 credit hours: Winter 1990, Enrollment: 4; Winter 1991, Enrollment: 8; Winter 1992, Enrollment: 11; Winter 1993, Enrollment: 14; Winter 1994, Enrollment 13; Winter 1995, Enrollment 10; Winter 1996, Enrollment 10; Winter 1997, Enrollment 9; Winter 1998, Enrollment 11; Winter 1999, Enrollment 15; Winter 2000, Enrollment 29; Winter 2001, Enrollment 24; Winter 2002, Enrollment 25.

Instructor, "Quality, Ethics, and the Global Environment," Horticulture 600, 5 credit hours: Autumn, 1993, Enrollment: 4; Autumn, 1994, Enrollment 16; Autumn, 1995, Enrollment 25; Autumn, 1996, Enrollment 27, Autumn, 1997, Enrollment 31; Autumn, 1998, Enrollment 42; Autumn, 1999, Enrollment 29.

Workshops & Continuing Education

"Ohio Master Gardener Call Logging and Fact Sheet Retrieval System Workshop" Workshop presented for Master Gardener volunteers and County Agent in Portgage county. June 9, 1997.

"Ohio Master Gardener Call Logging and Fact Sheet Retrieval System Workshop" Workshop presented for Master Gardener volunteers and County Agent in Geauga county. June 18, 1997.

"Farming the Net - Searching Techniques That Yield Useful Results" Inservice training with farmers at ATI. Wooster, Ohio. June 30, 1999.

"Call Logging & Online Q&A Resources." Training for Master Gardener volunteers from Lake county. O.A.R.D.C. Wooster, Ohio. January 27, 2000.

"Finding Information on the Internet." Training for Master Gardener volunteers from Stark/Summit county. Agricultural Technical institute. Wooster, Ohio. March 17, 2000.

"Call Logging & Online Q&A Resources." Training for Master Gardener volunteers from Stark/Summit County. Stark/Summit County Extension office. April 6, 2000.

"Website Design and Master Gardener Program Promotion." Training for Master Gardener volunteers from Union county. Union County Extension office. May 19, 2000.

Tim Rhodus. "OSU and Other Internet Resources for Master Gardeners" Inservice training with Master Gardener Volunteers, Owens Community College. Findlay, Ohio. March 13, 2001.

T. Rhodus, E. Witney, V. van Buchem, and J. Hoskins "Hangin' Out in the WebGarden" OSU College of Food, Agr., and Environmental Sciences BioHio Exposition. Columbus, Ohio. May 9-11, 2001.

Tim Rhodus, E. Witney, V. van Buchem, and J. Hoskins . "Hangin' Out in the WebGarden" 4H Youth Expo. Columbus, Ohio. June 14, 2001.

"Master Gardener Online Information Network System." Training for Master Gardener Coordinators from Southeast District. Xenia, Ohio. June 25, 2001.

"Master Gardener Online Information Network System." Training for Master Gardener Coordinators from Central District. OSU Columbus, Ohio. July 17, 2001.

"Master Gardener Online Information Network System." Training for Master Gardener Coordinators from Northeast District. ATI Wooster, Ohio. July 18, 2001.

"Master Gardener Online Information Network System." Training for Master Gardener Coordinators from East District. East District Learning Center Caldwell, Ohio. July 27, 2001.

"Master Gardener Online Information Network System." Training for Master Gardener Coordinators from Northwest District. Lima, Ohio. August 1, 2001.

T. Rhodus. "iMovie Training." A 3 hour video editing workshop presented at the Illuminating Learning with Technology 3rd Annual TELR Conference. Columbus, Ohio. November 1-3, 2001.

"Master Gardener Online Information Network System." Training for Master Gardener Coordinators from Central District. OSU Columbus, Ohio. November 9, 2001.

Tim Rhodus. "OSU and Other Internet Resources for Master Gardeners" Inservice training with Master Gardener Volunteers from Union County. Marysville, Ohio. April 10, 2002.

Tim Rhodus. "OSU and Other Internet Resources for Master Gardeners" Inservice training with Master Gardener Volunteers from Union County. Marysville, Ohio. March 20, 2003.

Tim Rhodus. "OSU and Other Internet Resources for Master Gardeners" Inservice training with Master Gardener Volunteers from Franklin County. Columbus, Ohio. March 25, 2003.

Tim Rhodus. "Picture Yourself with Brutus Buckeye" OSU College of Food, Agr., and Environmental Sciences BioHio Exposition. Wooster, Ohio. July 19, 2003.

Advising

Number of Graduate Advisees: Ph.D. 2 completed, - M.S. 7 completed

Member of Graduate Committee: - Ph.D. 1

Professional Committees

American Society for Horticultural Science, Interactive Communication Services- 2002 - Present:

Responsible for planning, designing, and implementing all interactive communications delivered through the Society's website.

American Society for Horticultural Science, Online Image Database Project - 2001 - 2003:

Responsible for designing an online image resouce website where members and the public can access high quality, scientifically captioned digital photographs.

American Society for Horticultural Science, HortBase Project - Technology Task Force Committee, 1997 - 1999:

Chairman, 1997-1999. Responsible for designing a prototype peer evaluation and content management system on the Internet.

American Society for Horticultural Science, Computer Applications in Horticulture Working Group, 1994 to present:

Chairman, 1999 - 2003. Member of 1994 workshop planning committee, "Communicating on the Internet", Member of 1997 workshop planning committee, "Integrating Resources on the Internet". Responsible for planning and organizing workshop at 2000 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Responsible for planning and organizing workshop at 2003 Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island.

American Society for Horticultural Science, Floriculture Education Working Group, 1985 to present:

Member of 1989 workshop planning committee, "Recruiting Floriculture Students".

American Society for Horticultural Science, Marketing and Economics Working Group, 1985 to present:

Chairman, 1986-1987, 1988-1989. Responsible for planning and organizing workshops presented at annual meetings of ASHS in 1987, 1988, and 1989.

International Society for Horticultural Science, National Correspondent to the Commission for Horticultural Economics and Management, 1986 to 1994.

Southern Region Research Project (S-222), "Competition and Change in the Fruit and Vegetable Production and Marketing Systems, June, 1987 to 1996.

Southern Region Research Project (S-103), "Regional Advantages in Producing and Marketing Woody Ornamentals," October, 1991 to present.

University Committees

Ohio State University Web Policy Advisory Committee, 1996 to present.

Ohio State University Enterprise Level Course Management System Committee, 2003 - present.

Ohio State University Wireless Instructional Strategies Committee, 2003 - present.

Ohio State University Knowledge Bank Committee, 2002 - present.

Ohio State University Digital Union Advisory Committee, 2002 - present.

Ohio State University PlanIT Stakeholders Committee, 2002 - present.

Ohio State University Research Technology Advisory Committee, 2001 - present.

Ohio State University Technology Enhanced Learning and Research Coordinating Council, 1997 - present.

Ohio State University Instructional Technology Advisory Committee, 1996 - 1999 (Chairman 1998-1999).

Ohio State University Student Technology Advisory Committee, 1997-2000.

Ohio State University Student Computer Competencies ad hoc Committee, January - June 1999 (Chairman).

Ohio State University Distance Education Task Force, 1999 - 2001.

College Committees

College Library Committee, 2001 - present.

College Vision Task Force, 2001 - 2002.

College Information Technology Task Force, June - August 2000.

College Technology Fee Advisory Committee - 2001.

College Distance Education Advisory Committee - 2001.

Search Committee for Chairman of Dept. of Communications and Technology, 2001.

Search Committee for College Chief Technology Officer, 2001.

Interactive Communication Technology Initiative for Project Reinvent Phase II, January, 1995 to 2000 (Chair).

Advisory Committee on Use of Computers in the Undergraduate Curriculum, March, 1993 to 1996.

Committee to Establish a Major in Plant Health and Protection, February, 1990 to June, 1992.

Committee to Establish a Major in Urban Forestry, February, 1990 to June, 1992

Special Committee for Undergraduate Curriculum Review, September, 1989 to June, 1990.

AmeriFlora 1992 Planning Committee, October, 1988 to March, 1989.

Pomerene Teaching Enhancement Award Evaluation Committee, January, 1988.

College of Agriculture Computer Teaching Committee, October, 1986 to 1988.

Ohio 21 Data Squad - Household Production/Human Effort, December, 1985 to February, 1986.

Ohio 21 Data Squad - Domestic and Foreign Market Development, Economics and Business Management/Policy/Government, December, 1985 to February, 1986.

Departmental Committees

Recruitment Committee, 1986 to 1988, 2000 - Present (Chair).

Academic Affairs Committee, 1988 to 1992 and 1994 to present; Chairman, 1988 to 1991.

Executive Committee, 1988 to 1991.

Computer Committee, 1985 to 1989; Chairman, 1986-1987 and 1988-1989.

Research and Cross Commodity Advisory Committee, 1986 to 1988.

Alumni Committee - Dep't. of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, 1986 to 1988.

Computer Committee - Dep't. of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, 1994.

Search Committee for Communications Coordinator position, Department of Horticulture & Crop Science, 2001 (Chair).

Search Committee for Computer Support position, Department of Horticulture & Crop Science, 2000 (Chair).

Search Committee for Computer Support position, Department of Horticulture & Crop Science, 1997 (Chair).

Search Committee for the Floriculture Extension Specialist position, Department of Horticulture, October, 1992 (Chair).

Search Committee for the Fruit Breeder/Physiologist position, Department of Horticulture, Spring, 1987.

Search Committee for the Director of Home Horticulture position, Department of Horticulture, Spring, 1987.

Search Committee for the Plant Biochemist/Physiologist position, Department of Horticulture's Center of Excellence in Postproduction Quality, Winter, 1986.

Industry and government Committees

Ohio Chamber of Commerce, E-Commerce Committee, 2000 - 2002.

Ohio Florists' Association, 1985 to 1990.

Roadside Marketing Advisory Committee, 1986 to 1987.

Horticulture Hiring the Disabled, 1985 to present; Co-Chairman 1985-1986.

Editorship of Journals

HortScience, Associate Editor Marketing and Economics, January, 1993 to December, 1996.

Awards

Pomerene Teaching Enhancement Award - Proposal titled, "Enhancing Managerial Skills of Horticultural Students Through the Use of Video Taped Case Studies." College of Agriculture, The Ohio State University. December, 1986.

Certificate of Recognition - Presented by the Horticulture Hiring the Disabled Project With Industry Program. July, 1987.

Pomerene Teaching Enhancement Award - Proposal titled, "Developing Application Exercises for Students Interested in Horticultural Management Computer Systems." College of Agriculture, The Ohio State University. December, 1988.

Pomerene Teaching Enhancement Award - Proposal titled, "Cognitive Learning Through Multiple Graphics Spreadsheets: An Application to Economic Cost and Production Functions." College of Agriculture, The Ohio State University. April, 1990.

Pomerene Teaching Enhancement Award - Proposal titled, "Developing Databse Applications for Use in the Undergraduate Curriculum." College of Agriculture, The Ohio State University. April, 1993.

Pomerene Teaching Enhancement Award - Proposal titled, "Creating a Web Site for Teaching, Research, and Outreach Education." College of Agriculture, The Ohio State University. April, 1994.

Pomerene Teaching Enhancement Award - Proposal titled, "Setting Up a Dedicted Classroom Projection System." College of Agriculture, The Ohio State University. April, 1995.

Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award for 1997-1998. Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, The Ohio State University.

Professional Affiliations

American Society for Horticulture Science
National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

Journal Articles (Peer reviewed)

1. Rhodus, W. T., T. L. Prince, and R. D. Taylor. "An Interactive Greenhouse Profitability Model Developed for Micro-Computers." Acta Horticulturae Number 203:33-38, June, 1987.
   
   
2. Behe, B.K., T.L. Prince, W.T. Rhodus, and J.L. Robertson. "Regional Differences in Retail Floral Merchandising Strategies." Acta Horticulturae Number 203:157-164, June, 1987.
   
   
3. Prince, T.L., J.G. Seeley, D.A. Schilling, W.T. Rhodus, and S.L. Born. "Segmenting the Flowering Plant Industry By Product Mix, Marketing Season, and Channel of Distribution." Acta Horticulturae Number 203:205-212, June, 1987.
   
   
4. Ferree, D. C. and W. T. Rhodus. "Early Performance and Economic Value of Feathered Apple Trees on Semi-Standard Rootstocks". Journal of the American Society For Horticultural Science 112(6):906-909, November, 1987.
   
   
5. Struve, D. K. and W. T. Rhodus. "P-ITB Increases Growth Potential of Transplanted 1-0 Red Oak." Canadian Journal of Forest Research 18:131-134, January, 1988.
   
   
6. Rhodus, W. T. and R. Precheur. "A Risk Management Model for Vegetable Crops. "HortScience 23(1):221, February, 1988.
   
   
7. Rhodus, W. T. and D. R. Henderson. "Measuring Allocating Efficiency In Experimental Markets: An Alternative Approach." North Central Journal Of Agricultural Economics, 10(2):273-279, July, 1988.
   
   
8. Funt, R. C. and W. T. Rhodus. "Profitability of Strawberry Production Under Alternative Management and Marketing Options." Acta Horticulturae, A265 Vol. II:453-459, 1989.
   
   
9. Rhodus, W. T. "Estimating Price Elasticity For Fresh Flower Bouquets Sold In Supermarkets." HortScience 24(2):386-387, April, 1989.
   
   
10. Rhodus, W. T., E. D. Baldwin, and D. R. Henderson. "Pricing Accuracy and Pricing Efficiency in a Pilot Electronic Hog Market: A Comparative Analysis." American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 71,(4):874 882, November, 1989.
    
    
11. Rhodus, W. T. "Using Computers To Teach The Art Of Management." NACTA Journal, 34(1)48-50. Concept Paper.
    
    
12. Rhodus, W. T. "Recent Enrollment Trends and Recruiting Strategies in Horticulture." HortScience, 25(11):1443-1446, November, 1990.
    
    
13. Chinery, D., T. Rhodus, and D. Struve. "Economic Feasibility of a Shade Tree Container Production System." Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 9(2):105-108, June, 1991.
    
    
14. Lockshin, L. and T. Rhodus. "Consumer Perceptions of Quality: Key Issues For Horticultural Research." HortScience, 26(7):823-825, July, 1991. Viewpoint.
    
    
15. Ferree, D. C. and W. T. Rhodus. "Long Term Performance and Economic Value of Alternative Orchard Systems". Journal of the American Society For Horticultural Science 118(6):707-713. 1993.
    
    
16. Lockshin, L. and T. Rhodus. "The Effect of Price and Oak Flavor on the Quality Perceptions of Consumers and Wholesale Salespeople" International Journal of Wine Marketing, 5(2/3):13-25. 1993.
    
    
17. T. Rhodus, and J. Hoskins. "Toward a Philosophy for Capstone Courses in Horticulture." HortTechnology 5(2):175-178, April-June, 1995.
    
    
18. T. Rhodus, and J. Hoskins. "The Internet: Changing the Way Horticulturists Communicate." HortTechnology (6)4:308-314 October-December, 1996
    

Research Bulletins and Circulars (Peer Reviewed)

1. Rhodus, W.T., D.R. Henderson, E.D. Baldwin, and C.S. Thraen. "Pricing Performance of an Electronic Slaughter Hog Market." Research Bulletin 1168. The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. January, 1985.
   
   
2. Rhodus, W. T. "Cost of Production Versus Risk of Production." in Guidelines For Machine-Harvested Tomatoes For Processing. Research Bulletin 647. The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio. February, 1988.
   
   
3. Rhodus, W. T. "Cost of Production For Poinsettias." in Tips on Growing Poinsettias. Research Bulletin FP-764. The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio. February, 1988.
   
   
4. Rhodus, W. T. "Comparing Regional Cost of Production for Strawberries." in Fruit Crops 1987: A Summary of Research, Research Circular 295. The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio. July, 1988.
   
   
5. Funt, R. C. and W. T. Rhodus. "A Comparison Of Two Cider Presses In Ohio, 1986." in Fruit Crops 1987: A Summary of Research, Research Circular 295. The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio. July, 1988.
   
   
6. Taylor, R. D., E. M. Smith, and W. T. Rhodus. "Marketing and Sales Strategies Practiced by Ohio Nurseries." in Ornamental Plants A Summary of Research 1990, Research Circular 135. The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio. January, 1990.
   
   
7. Rhodus, W. T. and R. C. Funt. "Marketing Ohio Strawberries." in Fruit Crops 1989: A Summary of Research, Research Circular 297. The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio. July, 1990.

Software Programs

1. Taylor, R. D., W. T. Rhodus, and T. L. Prince, "Greenhouse Profitability Micro Computer Model." February, 1986.
   
   
2. Hahn, D. E., R. D. Taylor, W. T. Rhodus, and T. L. Prince, "P.A.S.T.E. - Performance Analyzer For Selected Tomato Enterprises." April, 1986.
   
   
3. Rhodus, W. T. and R. Precheur. "A Risk Analysis Model for Vegetable Production." March, 1987.
   
   
4. Rhodus, W. T. "Cost of Producing Strawberries: Regional Model For Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and California." September, 1987.
   
   
5. Rhodus, W. T. "Mechanical Harvesting Of Strawberries: A Regional Comparison Between Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and California."
   
   
6. Rhodus, W. T. and M. Geddert. "The O.S.U. Risk Analysis Model." March, 1989.
   
   
7. Rhodus, W. T. "HortManager." August, 1989.
   
   
8. Rhodus, T. And M. Thomas. "Master Gardener Call Logging and Factsheet Retrieval System." March, 1997, Revised January, 2000.
   
   
9. Rhodus, T. "OSU PocketGardener." August, 2001

Web Sites

The following sites were developed by T. Rhodus,, J. Hoskins, S. Layman, M. Thomas.

Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, The Ohio State University (1994 - present)
HORTICULTURE and CROP SCIENCE in Virtual Perspective ( http://hcs.osu.edu/) provides a comprehensive web presence for the department including: recruiting, advising, news, personnel, career placement, web-assisted teaching, research, and outreach.

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (1987 - 2002)
Designed and maintained all aspects of the College's website including: Academic Programs, Placement and Recruiting, Scholarships, Alumni Society, International Programs, and Project Reinvent. Website is now mainatined by the Dept. of Communications and Technology.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry ( 1995 - 2002)
Designed and maintained all aspects of the Division's website including: State Forests & Recreation, Seedling Sales, Urban Forestry, Information & Education, Forest Health, Landowner Assistance, Forest Industries, Fire Protection, Publications & Releases, Ohio's Big Trees, and Forestry Careers.Website is now maintained by the ODNR Division of Forestry.

Ohio Chapter, International Society of Arboriculture (1995 - 1997)
Designed and maintained all aspects of the Ohio Chapter website including: Misssion, Membership, Newsletter, and Activities. Website is now maintained by the Ohio Chapter.

S103/S290 Research Committee - Technical and Economical Efficiencies of Producing, Marketing, and Managing Environmental Plants (1998 - 2002)
Designed and maintained all aspects of the Research Committee website including: Project Proposal, Project Participants, Annual Reports, Quarterly Meeting Minutes, and Related Resources. Website is now maintained by the Committee.

The following sites were developed by T. Rhodus, L. Herron , and J. Hoskins.

Ohio Master Gardener Program
http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mg/mg.html

International Master Gardener Committee
http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/img.html

PlantFacts: An Internet Search Engine for Horticultural and Agronomic Crop Publications
http:// plantfacts.ohio-state.edu/

Plant Dictionary Image Database
http:// www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/plants.html

Tom Mcnutt Gardening Tips Calendar
http://hcs.osu.edu/gardentips/

The following sites were developed by T. Rhodus and L. Inkrot.

Buckeye Gardener Videos - An online archive of horticultural tutorials
http://hcs.osu.edu/movies

The following sites were developed by T. Rhodus.

OSU Pesticide Education Program
http://ohioline.osu.edu/~pested

OSU Pocket Gardener
http://hcs.osu.edu/pocketgardener

OSU Ornamental Plant Germplasm Centerr
http://hcs.osu.edu/opgc

OSU Poinsettia Trials and Virtual Evaluations
http://hcs.osu.edu/eval

The following sites were developed by T. Rhodus and J. Martin.

OSU Garden Questions - Illustrated answers to 700+ common garden questions with customized PlantFacts and PlantDictionary search engine links and recommended publication links.
http://plantfacts.osu.edu/faq/

The following sites were developed by E. Witney and T. Rhodus

Ohio Master Gardener Program - Coordinators' Online Information Network
(contact Tim Rhodus at rhodus.1@osu.edu for access information)

Ohio Master Gardener Program - Volunteers' Online Information Network
http://mastergardener.osu.edu/volunteers

OSU Turfgrass Science Program - Information center for the Golf and Sports Turf programs
http://hcs.osu.edu/turf/

The following sites were developed by J. Hoskins and T. Rhodus

OSU Extension PowerPoint Warehouse - an online archive of horticultural presentations
http://hcs.osu.edu/osuetalks

Irish Greens: Of Gardens and Golf Courses - Two week tutorial for travellers considering a trip to Ireland. Focus on the history and background of golf and gardens in Ireland.
http://hcs.osu.edu/irishgreens/

The following sites were developed by T. Rhodus, E. Witney, E. Eberlin, and L. Inkrot

American Society for Horticultural Science - Society website and home for all interactive communicatins with the membership.
http://ashs.org

 

Project Reports

1. Rhodus, Timothy. "Fresh Flower Bouquet Pricing Experiment". Final report to the Kroger Company, Columbus, Ohio. October, 1986.
   
   
2. Rhodus, Timothy. "Measuring Consumer Preferences for Poinsettias and Other Holiday Floral Products". Final Report to the Kroger Company, Columbus, Ohio. July, 1987.
   
   
3. Rhodus, Timothy. "Economic Modeling - A Regional Comparison of Strawberry Production". Final Report to the J.M. Smucker Company, Orrville, Ohio and Thomas A. Edison Program, Ohio Dept. of Development, Columbus, Ohio. January, 1988.
   
   
4. Rhodus, Timothy. "Forecasting Retail Sales For Harry Miller Flowers, Inc.". Final report to Harry Miller Flowers, Inc., Dearborn, Michigan. August, 1989.
   
   
5. Rhodus, Timothy. "Forecasting Retail Sales For Knodts Flowers, Inc." Final report to Knodts Flowers, Inc., Livermore, California. August, 1989.
   
   
6. Rhodus, Tim. "Nursery Stock Dealer Survey." Final report to the Board of Directors of The Ohio Nurserymen's Association. February, 1990.
   
   
7. Rhodus, Tim. "ONA Member Survey." Final report to the Board of Directors of The Ohio Nurserymen's Association. February, 1990.
   
   
8. Rhodus, Tim. "Nursery Stock Producer Survey." Final report to the Board of Directors of The Ohio Nurserymen's Association. June, 1990.
   
   
9. Rhodus, Tim and Dan Struve. "Establishing a Shade Tree Container Production System: A Feasibility Study." Final Report to Anthony Wayne Area Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America. October, 1990.
   
   
10. Task Force. "Assessing Federal Grade Criteria for Fruits and Vegetables." Final report to the Office of Technology Assessment, United States Congress. October, 1991.
    
    
11. Hall, F., T. Rhodus, J. Lemon, and C. Curtis. "An Economic Assessment of Fungicide Benefits." Final report to the National Agricultural Pesticide Impact Assessment Program. November, 1991.
    
    
12. Rhodus, Tim and James Hoskins. "Ohio Nursery Industry Survey, 1993: Final Report." Ohio Nurserymen's Association. June, 1993.
    
    
13. Rhodus, Tim, James Hoskins, Mark Bennett, and Richard Riedel. "Comparability Assessment of Fungicide Performance Trials: Final Report." USDA/CSRS/NAPIAP Tomato Fungicide Panel. July, 1993.
    
    
14. Rhodus, Tim and Janet Schwartz. "Marketing the Perennial Plant Association: Final Report." Perennial Plant Association. August, 1993.
    
    
15. Rhodus, Tim. "Marketing the Indiana Association of Nurserymen: Final Report." Indiana Association of Nurserymen. September, 1993.
    
    
16. T. Rhodus, J. Schwartz, and J. Hoskins. "An Ohio consumer survey of roadside farm markets and farmers' markets." The Greyden Press, Columbus, Ohio, May, 1994.
    
    
17. T. Rhodus, and J. Hoskins. "Comparability Assessment of Tomato Fungicide Performance Trials." July, 1996. Final Report submitted to the USDA/CSRS/NAPIAP Tomato Fungicide Panel.
    
    
18. T. Rhodus and J. Hoskins. "1996 Ohio Nursery Industry Survey Final Report." Final report to the Board of Directors of The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association. June, 1997.
    

Proceedings

Rhodus, Tim. "Economic Factors of a Pesticide Benefits Assessment." Proceedings of the National Pesticide Impact Assessment Workshop: 72-73, Raleigh, North Carolina. February, 1992.

Popular Articles

1. Rhodus, Timothy. "Ohio Floricultural Sales Up". Great Lakes Vegetable Grower News. June, 1986.
   
   
2. Rhodus, Timothy. "Squares Out - Triangles In At OSU Greenhouses". Great Lakes Vegetable Grower News. August, 1986.
   
   
3. Rhodus, Timothy. "Ohio Greenhouse Industry Is A Blooming Business". Greenhouse Grower. September, 1986.
   
   
4. Rhodus, Timothy. "SAF Focuses On Shoppers". Flower News. December 6, 1986.
   
   
5. Rhodus, Timothy. "Trials Highlight Prettiest Poinsettias". Great Lakes Vegetable Grower News. December, 1986.
   
   
6. Rhodus, Timothy. "Are You Marketing Or Selling". American Vegetable Grower. January, 1987.
   
   
7. Rhodus, Timothy. "What-If Analysis". Growers' Review Quarterly. Spring, 1987.
   
   
8. Rhodus, Timothy. "Color Wins Poinsettia Consumer Studies". GrowerTalks. October, 1987.
   
   
9. Rhodus, Timothy. "Poinsettias Lose To Ceramic Stockings In Consumer Test." GrowerTalks. February, 1988.
   
   
10. Rhodus, Timothy. "Bio-Economic Research: Integrating Economics Into Horticulture Research Programs At O.S.U." Educational Update, Buckeye Nurseryman, May, 1988.
    
    
11. Rhodus, Timothy. "Geraniums, Poinsettias Leap In Sales Value." MarketLetter, August 15, 1988.
    
    
12. Rhodus, Timothy. "Compete In The World Market." Greenhouse Grower, April, 1989.
    
    
13. D. Chinery, T. Rhodus, and D. Struve. "An Economic Analysis Of A Container Production System For Shade Trees". Educational Update, Buckeye Nurseryman, May, 1989.
    
    
14. Taylor, R., E. Smith, and T. Rhodus. "Selected Characteristics and Practices of Ohio Nurseries". Educational Update, Buckeye Nurseryman, September, 1989.
    
    
15. Struve, D. and T. Rhodus. "Evolution of the Ohio Production System". Educational Update, Buckeye Nurseryman, November, 1989.
    
    
16. Rhodus, Timothy. "Nursery Stock Dealer Survey". Educational Update, Buckeye Nurseryman, May, 1990.
    
    
17. Rhodus, Timothy. "Tapping the Midwest Shade Tree Market". Educational Update, Buckeye Nurseryman, May, 1991.
    
    
18. Rhodus, Timothy. "Trends in the Nursery Industry: What Are We Missing." Educational Update, Buckeye Nurseryman, May, 1992.
    
    
19. Rhodus, Tim. "Influencing the Profitability of Horticultural Production." Views on Management, Perennial Plants, 32:21-26, Autumn, 1992.
    
    
20. Rhodus, Tim. "Designing a Company-Wide Quality Program." Views on Management, Perennial Plants, 1(1):23- 27, Winter, 1993.
    
    
21. Rhodus, Tim and Laura Widhalm. "Searching for Information." Views on Management, Perennial Plants, 1(2):12- 17, Spring, 1993.
    
    
22. Rhodus, Timothy. "Survey of the Ohio Arboriculture Industry." Educational Update, Buckeye Nurseryman, May, 1993.
    
    
23. Tim Rhodus. "Results of the 1993 Perennial Sales Survey." Views on Management, Perennial Plants 1(3) Summer, 1993.
    
    
24. Tim Rhodus. "It's No Longer a Secret!" Special statistical supplement to The Buckeye, Ohio Nurserymen's Association, Columbus, Ohio, October, 1993.
    
    
25. Tim Rhodus and Janet Schwartz. "Successful Strategies for Marketing Perennials" Views on Management, Perennial Plants 1(4) Autumn, 1993.
    
    
26. Tim Rhodus and Janet Schwartz. "Solving the Challenges of Management" Views on Management, Perennial Plants 1(4) Winter, 1994.
    
    
27. Tim Rhodus. "Finding Answers to Your Questions Using the Information Superhighway" Views on Management, Perennial Plants 1(1) Spring, 1994.
    
    
28. Tim Rhodus. "Recent Developments in the Information Superhighway" Educational Update, The Buckeye, Ohio Nurserymen's Association. May, 1994.
    
    
29. T. Rhodus. "Results of the 1994 Perennial Sales Survey" Perennial Plants, Quarterly Journal of the Perennial Plant Association, Vol. 2 No. 3, Summer, 1994.
    
    
30. T. Rhodus. "Get on the Information Superhighway." Greenhouse Grower, September, 1994.
    
    
31. T. Rhodus and J. Hoskins. "Getting Access to the Internet" Perennial Plants, Quarterly Journal of the Perennial Plant Association, Vol. 3 No. 2, Spring, 1995.
    
    
32. T. Rhodus and J. Hoskins. "Connecting to the Internet." Educational Update, The Buckeye, The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, May, 1995.
    
    
33. T. Rhodus and J. Hoskins. "Connecting to the Internet." VNA Newsletter, Virginia Nurserymen's Association, Vol. 65, No. 3, May/June, 1995.
    
    
34. T. Rhodus and J. Hoskins. "Results of the 1995 Perennial Sales Survey" Perennial Plants, Quarterly Journal of the Perennial Plant Association, Vol. 3 No. 4, Autumn, 1995.
    
    
35. T. Rhodus. "Computer opportunities in the nursery industry" CyberGuide column, American Nurseryman, August 1, 1995.
    
    
36. T. Rhodus. "Buying a computer - What should you consider?" CyberGuide column, American Nurseryman, September 1, 1995.
    
    
37. T. Rhodus. "Mac vs. IBM - What's the difference?" CyberGuide column, American Nurseryman, October 1, 1995.
    
    
38. T. Rhodus. "Upgrading software - When should you replace what you have?" CyberGuide column, American Nurseryman, November 1, 1995.
    
    
39. T. Rhodus. "Email - A solution to effective communication" CyberGuide column, American Nurseryman, December 1, 1995.
    
    
40. T. Rhodus. "Caught in the Web" CyberGuide column, American Nurseryman, February 1, 1996.
    
    
41. T. Rhodus. "Riding theTourBus" CyberGuide column, American Nurseryman, March 1, 1996.
    
    
42. T. Rhodus and J. Hoskins. "Online Internships for Horticulture." Educational Update, The Buckeye, The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, May, 1996.
    
    
43. T. Rhodus. "Floriculture and the World Wide Web." OFA Bulletin, The Ohio Florists' Association, June, 1996.
    
    
44. T. Rhodus and J. Hoskins. "OSU Web Site Connects Employers and Students." Educational Update, The Buckeye, The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, May, 1997.
    
    
45. T. Rhodus and Claudio Pasian. "Personal Thoughts About Knowing Your Costs." OFA Bulletin, The Ohio Florists' Association, March, 1998.
    
    
46. T. Rhodus. "What Are you Searching For Today?." Educational Update, The Buckeye, The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, May, 1998.
    
    
47. T. Rhodus and J Hoskins. "Internet Trends in Education and Commerce." Educational Update, The Buckeye, The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, May, 1999.
    
    
48. T. Rhodus and J. Hoskins. "The Internet and YourBusiness." Educational Update, The Buckeye, The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, May, 2000.
    
    
49. T. Rhodus, J. Hoskins, and B. Witney. "Getting into E-Commerce." Ohio Matters, The OhioChamber of Commerce, July-August, 2000.
    
    
50. T. Rhodus, J. Hoskins, and B. Witney. "Beyond dot.com." Educational Update, The Buckeye, The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, May, 2001.
    
    
51. T. Rhodus, J. Hoskins, and B. Witney. "The Power of Handhelds." Educational Update, The Buckeye, The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, May, 2002.
    
    
52. T. Rhodus, B. Witney, and E. Eberlin. "WebGarden Revisited" Educational Update, The Buckeye, The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, May, 2003.
    
    
53. T. Rhodus and V. VanBuchem. "Mulimedia Highlights of the OSU Turf Program." Vice President's Development Board Meeting. Columbus, Ohio. October 17, 2003.
    

Presentations at Professional Meetings

1. Rhodus, W. Timothy and Dennis R. Henderson. "Measuring Allocative Efficiency Within Experimental Markets." Paper presented at annual meeting of American Agricultural Economics Association in Ames, Iowa. August, 1985.
   
   
2. Rhodus, W. Timothy, Thomas L. Prince, and Reed D. Taylor. "An Interactive Greenhouse Profitability Model Developed for Micro-Computers." Paper presented at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists and International Society for Horticultural Scientists in Davis, California. August, 1986.
   
   
3. Behe, B.K., T.L. Prince, W.T. Rhodus, and J.L. Robertson. "Regional Differences in Retail Floral Merchandising Strategies." Paper presented by graduate student Behe at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists and International Society for Horticultural Scientists in Davis, California. August, 1986.
   
   
4. Prince, T.L., J.G. Seeley, D.A. Schilling, W.T. Rhodus, and S.L. Born. "Segmenting the Flowering Plant Industry By Product Mix, Marketing Season, and Channel of Distribution." Poster presented by graduate student Prince at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists and International Society for Horticultural Scientists in Davis, California. August, 1986.
   
   
5. Rhodus, W. Timothy. "Determining Your Cost Of Production: Managerial Implications". Presentation at Technical Update Program for Ohio Vocational Agriculture Teachers, Cincinnati, Ohio. July, 1987.
   
   
6. Rhodus, W.T. and R. Precheur. "Applying Risk Management Techniques To Processing Tomatoes." Poster presented at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in Orlando, Florida. November, 1987.
   
   
7. Rhodus, W.T. "Workshop On International Marketing of Horticultural Products." Organized and moderated this workshop which included three speakers at the annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in Orlando, Florida. November, 1987.
   
   
8. Rhodus, W. Timothy and Dennis R. Henderson. "Measuring Allocative Efficiency Within Experimental Markets: An alternative Approach." Paper presented as part of Organized Symposium, "Experimental Economics and Agricultural Marketing: Experience and Opportunities", annual meeting of Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists in New Orleans, Louisiana. January, 1988.
   
   
9. Rhodus, W. Timothy. "Factors Influencing The Profitability of Horticultural Production. "Seminar presented to the Department of Horticulture, Ohio State University. April, 1988.
   
   
10. Funt, Richard C. and W. Timothy Rhodus. "Profitability of U.S. Strawberry Production Under Alternative Management and Marketing Options." Paper presented by Dr. Funt as part of the International Strawberry Symposium sponsored by the International Association of Horticultural Scientists in Cesena, Italy. May, 1988.
    
    
11. Rhodus, W. Timothy and Dennis R. Henderson. "Measuring Efficiency In Experimental Markets." Paper presented by Dr. Henderson as part of Organized Symposium, "Current Laboratory Market Experiments in Agricultural Economics", annual meeting of Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists in Knoxville, Tennessee. August, 1988.
    
    
12. Rhodus, W. Timothy. "Factors Influencing The Profitability of Strawberry Production." Paper presented at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in East Lansing, Michigan. August, 1988.
    
    
13. Chinery, David H., W. Timothy Rhodus, and Daniel K. Struve. "Increased Efficiency Of A New Whip Production System." Paper presented by graduate student Chinery at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in East Lansing, Michigan. August, 1988.
    
    
14. Rhodus, W. Timothy and Richard C. Funt. "Identifying Market Opportunities for Ohio Produced Strawberries." Paper presented at Farm Income Enhancement Conference, Columbus, Ohio. April, 1989.
    
    
15. Rhodus, W. Timothy. "Workshop On Incorporating Economics In Horticulture Research Programs." Organized and moderated this workshop which included three speakers at the annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in East Lansing, Michigan. August, 1988.
    
    
16. Rhodus, W. T. "Summary of 1989 Survey of Student Recruitment." Invited paper presented at "Recruiting Floriculture Students: A Strategy for the Future" workshop, annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in Tulsa, Oklahoma. August, 1989.
    
    
17. Rhodus, W. T. "Seasonality of Sales for Retail Florists." Paper presented at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in Tulsa, Oklahoma. August, 1989.
    
    
18. Lockshin, L. and W. T. Rhodus. "A Micro Computer Cashflow Model for Winery Management." Poster presented by graduate student, L. Lockshin at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in Tulsa, Oklahoma. August, 1989.
    
    
19. Struve, D. and T. Rhodus. "That Was A Good Idea! What Happened To It." Organized and moderated this workshop in cooperation with Dr. Struve, annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in Tulsa, Oklahoma. August, 1989.
    
    
20. Rhodus, T. "Developing a National Recruiting Strategy For Horticulture: An Example for Other Agricultural Fields. "Paper presented as part of Department of Horticulture Seminar Series, Ohio State University. October, 1989
    
    
21. Rhodus, W.T. and L. Widhalm. "Using Multimedia Computer Software for Marketing Research." Paper presented at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in University Park, Pennsylvania. August, 1991.
    
    
22. Kippen, L.S. and W. T. Rhodus. "Investigation of Attitudes of Wholesale Floriculture Greenhouse Growers Toward Computer Usage For Marketing Purposes." Paper presented by graduate student Kippen at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in University Park, Pennsylvania. August, 1991.
    
    
23. Widhalm, L. and W. T. Rhodus. "Developing Multimedia Educational Software." Poster presented by graduate student Widhalm at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in University Park, Pennsylvania. August, 1991.
    
    
24. Rhodus, T. "Economic Impacts: Issues Related to Pesticide Impact Studies." Paper presented at National Agricultural Pesticide Impact Assessment Program Workshop in Columbus, Ohio. August, 1991.
    
    
25. Rhodus, Tim. "Economic Factors of a Pesticide Benefits Assessment." Paper presented at National Pesticide Impact Assessment Workshop, Raleigh, North Carolina. February, 1992.
    
    
26. Lemon, J., T. Rhodus, and F. Hall, "Neural Networks and Their Application." Paper presented at Advanced Computer Application in Animal Agriculture Conference, Dallas, Texas. February, 1992.
    
    
27. Ferree, David, and Tim Rhodus. "Performance Over 10 Years of Four Apple Cultivars in Intensive Orchard Systems." Paper presented at annual meeting of American Society for Horticultural Scientists in Honolulu, Hawaii. August, 1992.
    
    
28. Tim Rhodus and Laura Widhalm. "Information Search Behavior of Garden Center Consumers." Paper presented at the American Society of Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee. July, 1993.
    
    
29. F.R. Hall, J.R. Lemon, W.T. Rhodus, and R.A.J. Taylor. "Pesticide Cost/benefit Data Modeling for Improved Pesticide Policy Decisions." Paper presented at the Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana. December 14, 1993.
    
    
30. Rhodus, Tim. "Preferences and Shopping Habits of Ohio Consumers in Regard to Roadside and Farmers' Markets." Paper presented as part of Department of Horticulture Seminar Series, Ohio State University. January, 1994.
    
    
31. Rhodus, Tim and Pablo Jourdan. "HORTICULTURE in Virtual Perspective." Special Seminar presented presented as part of Department of Horticulture Seminar Series, Ohio State University. February, 1994.
    
    
32. T. Rhodus. "Economic Aspects of Assessment" Invited paper presented as part of a panel discussion at the National Integrated Pest Management Symposium, February, 1994.
    
    
33. T. Rhodus. "Research to Determine Crop Loss" Invited paper presented as part of a panel discussion at the National Integrated Pest Management Symposium, February, 1994.
    
    
34. T. Rhodus. "The Five P's of Interdisciplinary Research" Invited paper presented as part of a panel discussion at the OARDC Annual Faculty Conference, March, 1994.
    
    
35. T. Rhodus. "The Role of a Chairman in the Reorganized Horticulture and Agronomy Department." Presentation made to the faculty, staff, and students of the Departments of Horticulture and Agronomy, The Ohio State University. November, 1994.
    
    
36. T. Rhodus. "Computer-aided Communication for Horticulturists" Invited paper presented at the American Society of Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, Corvallis, Oregon. August, 1994.
    
    
37. T. Rhodus. "Offering a Capstone Course in Horticulture" Paper presented at the American Society of Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, Corvallis, Oregon. August, 1994.
    
    
38. T. Rhodus. "The Internet: Changing the Way We Communicate" Invited presentation made to the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Horticulture, Clemson University. November, 1994.
    
    
39. T. Rhodus. "The Internet: Changing the Way We Communicate" Invited presentation made to the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Horticulture, Texas A&M University. November, 1994.
    
    
40. T. Rhodus. "Using Mosaic and the World Wide Web" Invited presentation made to the Dean, Associate Deans, and Department Chairs, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University. January 19, 1995.
    
    
41. T. Rhodus. "Applying Technology to Education - Putting All the Pieces Together" Invited presentation sponsored by the College Teaching Committee for faculty, staff, and students, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University. April 12, 1995.
    
    
42. T. Rhodus. "Designing A Web Home Page for S103 Regional Research Committee" Invited presentation made to the members of the S103 Regional Research Committee, Houston, Texas. February 29, 1996.
    
    
43. T. Rhodus. "Teaching on the Internet: What You Need to Get Started" Invited presentation sponsored by the AAEA Teaching Committee. Annual Meeting for the American Agricultural Economics Association. San Antonio, Texas. July 30, 1996.
    
    
44. T. Rhodus. "A Forms Based Approach to Publishing Newsletters on the Web" Selected paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Lexington, Kentucky. October 7, 1996.
    
    
45. R. Lyons and T. Rhodus. "Online Database for Horticultural Internships" Selected paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Lexington, Kentucky. October 8, 1996.
    
    
46. T. Rhodus. "Graphic Image Considerations" Invited presentation, Integrating Resources on the Web workshop at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Salt lake City, Utah. July 24, 1997.
    
    
47. T. Rhodus. "Interactive Communication Technologies: Focus on Alumni Benefits" Selected presentation, Ohio State University Alumni Advisory Council. Columbus, Ohio. April 18, 1997.
    
    
48. T. Rhodus. "Basics of Using Pictures and Video to Enhance Curriculum Materials" Selected presentation, Ohio Dept. of Education Conference on Teaching and Learning. Columbus, Ohio. April 25, 1997.
    
    
49. T. Rhodus. "Generating Your Own Color Images for Presentations and the Internet" Selected presentation, OSU College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Joint Conference. Columbus, Ohio. May 28, 1997.
    
    
50. T. Rhodus. "Getting the Word Out: Using a Variety of Applications for Publishing on the Internet" Selected presentation, OSU College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Joint Conference. Columbus, Ohio. May 28, 1997.
    
    
51. T. Rhodus. "Tools and Resources that Increase the Effectiveness of Master Gardener Volunteers" Selected presentation, OSU College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Joint Conference. Columbus, Ohio. May 29, 1997.
    
    
52. T. Rhodus. "Integrating Resources on the Web" Invited presentation, Integrating Resources on the Web workshop at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Salt lake City, Utah. July 24, 1997.
    
    
53. T. Rhodus. "Horticultural Teaching Resources on the Internet" Selected presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Salt lake City, Utah. July 25, 1997.
    
    
54. T. Rhodus. "Database Publishing" Invited presentation, Implementing HortBase: Horticultural Global Information System for Decision Support colloquium at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Salt lake City, Utah. July 26, 1997.
    
    
55. T. Rhodus. "Integrating Resources on the Web" Invited presentation Department of Horticulture and Crop Science Seminar Series, The Ohio State University. November 7, 1997.
    
    
56. T. Rhodus. "Overview of the Interactive Communication Technologies Initiative" Invited presentation, Kellogg National Networking Conference. Ames, Iowa. October 6, 1997.
    
    
57. T. Rhodus. "Setting Up an Electronic Grade Book for Tracking Student Email Assignments" Invited presentation, OSU Student Centered Learning Autumn Quarter Workshop. Columbus, Ohio. October 10, 1997.
    
    
58. T. Rhodus. "The Internet - Changing the Way Horticulturists Communicate" Invited presentation, The Use of Computer and Internet in Horticultural Teaching and Research workshop at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Charlotte, North Carolina. July 13, 1998.
    
    
59. T. Rhodus. "Factsheet Database: A Comprehensive Collection of Publications for the United States and Canada" Selected presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Charlotte, North Carolina. July 13, 1998.
    
    
60. T. Rhodus. "Technologies Used to Deliver Distance Education" Invited presentation, Virtual Horticulture Curricula colloquium at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Charlotte, North Carolina. July 13, 1998.
    
    
61. T. Rhodus. "Developing a Set of Criteria for Evaluating Web-based Publishing" Invited presentation, Methods for Evaluating Teaching workshop at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Charlotte, North Carolina. July 14, 1998.
    
    
62. T. Rhodus. "A New View on Interne Publishing: Desingning Web Sites From A Shared Investment Approach" Invited Seminar presentation made to the faculty, staff, and graduate students of the Department of Horticulture, Texas A&M University. September 17, 1998.
    
    
63. T. Rhodus. "Designing Courses for the Internet Using WebCT"Inservice training with faculty and staff at Agricultural Technical Institute. Wooster, Ohio. February 25, 1999.
    
    
64. Tim Rhodus. "Designing Courses for the Internet Using WebCT"Inservice training with faculty and staff at OSU Marion campus. Marion, Ohio. June 1, 1999.
    
    
65. Tim Rhodus “Using Databases to Support Teaching” TELR Ask the Experts workshop series. Columbus, Ohio. April 20, 2000.
    
    
66. 1. T. Rhodus. "Using Computer Communications to Improve Efficiency and Reduce the Cost of Information Delivery" Invited presentation, Adapting Extension to Help Horticultural businesses Survive and Thrive Colloquium at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Orlando , Florida. July 24, 2000.
    
    
67. T. Rhodus. "Integrating Photos, Text, and Audio in a Streaming Video Presentation" Invited presentation, Integrating Image Collections & Streaming Video into Your Teaching Program workshop at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Orlando, Florida. July 24, 2000.
    
    
68. T. Rhodus. "Staying in Touch While Studying Abroad" Selected presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Orlando, Florida. July 24, 2000.
    
    
69. Tim Rhodus “Designing Interactive Quizzes in a Data Rich Environment” Ohio State University Technology Enhanced Lerning & Research Kick Instructional Technology Up a Notch! Conference. Columbus, Ohio. August 3, 2000.
    
    
70. Tim Rhodus “Designing Interactive Quizzes in a Data Rich Environment” Ohio Learning Network Navigating 2000: building Content for Ohio’s Learning Intranet Conference. Columbus, Ohio. October 24, 2000.
    
    
71. Tim Rhodus “Teaching With a Handheld Computer – Designing a Mobile Course” Ohio Learning Network Navigating 2000: building Content for Ohio’s Learning Intranet Conference. Columbus, Ohio. October 24, 2000.
    
    
72. Tim Rhodus “Developing an ASHS Image Database ” Presentation to the Board of Directors American Society for Horticultural Science. Washington, D.C. Ohio. November 11, 2000.
    
    
73. Tim Rhodus "Name That Plant - Designing Interactive Quizzes in a Data-Rich Environment" Engaging Your Students Through Technology: Making Your Courses More Electronic AND Authentic Conference. Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio. April 7, 2001.
    
    
74. Tim Rhodus and Pablo Jourdan "Technology Roundtable Discussion" North Central Teaching Symposium. Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio. June 4, 2001.
    
    
75. T. Rhodus. "Buckeye Gardener Videos" Selected presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sacramento, California. July 21, 2001.
    
    
76. T. Rhodus. "The Latest in Mobil Computing." Technology Enhanced Learning and Research (TELR) Awareness Series. Columbus, Ohio. September 25, 2001.
    
    
77. T. Rhodus and P. Jourdan. "Wireless Technology Helps Creatte Smart Classrooms of the Today." Illuminating Learning with Technology 3rd Annual TELR Conference. Columbus, Ohio. November 1-3, 2001.
    
    
78. T. Rhodus. "Horticulture PDA Strategies." PDA Symposium. University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN. April 16, 2002.
    
    
79. Tim Rhodus. "Using Electronic Technology in the Classroom." Ohio Voag Technology Update. Agr. Tech. Institute, Wooster, OH. June 19, 2002.
    
    
80. Tim Rhodus. "Using SMIL Technology for Preparing and Delivering Narrated Presentations on the Internet." Ohio State University Web Interest User Group Meeting. December 10, 2002.
    
    
81. T. Rhodus. "Experiences at Ohio State with Synchronized Multimedia Presentations " Invited presentation, Engaging the Online Learner with Multimedia Presentations Workshop at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Providence, Rhode Island. October 4, 2003.
    
    
82. T. Rhodus and L. Inkrot. "Centennial Spotlight Video Presentation." Invited presentation edited from Francis Stark Video Interviews. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Providence, Rhode Island. October 5-6, 2003.
    
    

Presentations at Industry Conferences

1. Rhodus, T. "Cost of Producing Poinsettias", Poinsettia School. Columbus, Ohio. November, 1985.
   
   
2. Rhodus, T. "Are You Selling or Marketing?", Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress. Columbus, Ohio. January, 1986.
   
   
3. Rhodus, T. "Pricing For Profit", It's Fresher From Ohio Conference, Ohio Cooperative Extension Service. South Euclid, Ohio. July, 1986.
   
   
4. Rhodus, T. "Decision Making In The Plantscape Industry: A Case Study", Ohio Florist Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. July, 1986.
   
   
5. Rhodus, T. "Advertising and Consumer Preferences", Ohio Florist Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. July, 1986.
   
   
6. Rhodus, T. "State Of The Floriculture Program", Ohio Florist Short Course Banquet. Columbus, Ohio. July, 1986.
   
   
7. Rhodus, T. "A Quality Improvement Program for the Wholesale Florist Industry - Benefits and Costs." The 1986 Management Institute. Columbus, Ohio. August, 1986.
   
   
8. Rhodus, T. "Bouquet Pricing Experiment." The Fall Floral Show for The Kroger Company. Columbus, Ohio. September, 1986.
   
   
9. Rhodus, T. "Consumer Preferences for Poinsettias", Channel 4 Television, Columbus, Ohio, December, 1986.
   
   
10. Rhodus, T. "P.A.S.T.E. - Performance Analyzer for Selected Tomato Enterprises", Northwest Ohio Tomato School. Perrysburg, Ohio. January, 1987.
    
    
11. Rhodus, T. "Results Of A Fresh Flower Bouquet Pricing Experiment", Ohio Florist Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. July, 1987.
    
    
12. Rhodus, T. "Identifying Consumer Preferences For Poinsettias", Ohio Florist Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. July, 1987.
    
    
13. Rhodus, T. "Evaluation of 1987 Ohio Florist Short Course", Ohio Florist Short Course Planning Meeting. Columbus, Ohio. October, 1987.
    
    
14. Rhodus, T. "Using The Ohio State University Risk Analysis Model", Computer workshop presented at the Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress. Dayton, Ohio. February, 1988.
    
    
15. Rhodus, T. "Computer Programs For Processing Tomato Growers", Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress. Dayton, Ohio. February, 1988.
    
    
16. Rhodus, T. "Comparing Ohio and California Growing Costs for Strawberries", Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress. Dayton, Ohio. February, 1988.
    
    
17. Rhodus, T. "Measuring Risk in Tomato Production", Northwest Ohio Tomato School. Bowling Green, Ohio. February, 1988.
    
    
18. Rhodus, T. "Production Economics for Poinsettia Growers". Ohio Florists Association Poinsettia School. Dayton, Ohio. February, 1988.
    
    
19. Rhodus, T. "Analyzing the Risk of Producing Processing Tomatoes". Ohio Cooperative Extension Service Tomato Up-Date Meeting. Washington Court House, Ohio. July, 1988.
    
    
20. Rhodus, T. "Production and Marketing Trends of the U.S. Floriculture Industry: 1976 to 1987". Ohio Florist Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. July, 1988.
    
    
21. Rhodus, T. "Evaluation of 1988 Ohio Florist Short Course", Ohio Florist Short Course Planning Meeting. Columbus, Ohio. October, 1988.
    
    
22. Rhodus, T. "Producing In An Uncertain Environment", Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress. Toledo, Ohio. February, 1989.
    
    
23. Rhodus, W. T. and R. C. Funt. "Identifying Market Opportunities For Ohio Produced Strawberries." Paper presented at Farm Income Enhancement Conference sponsored by Ohio State University. Columbus, Ohio. April, 1989.
    
    
24. Rhodus, T. and R. Sivarajan "Economic Impacts of Greenhouse Spacing Practices". Ohio Florist Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. July, 1989.
    
    
25. Rhodus, T. "Forecasting Retail Florist Sales". Ohio Florist Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. July, 1989.
    
    
26. Rhodus, T. "The State Of Floriculture", Ohio Florist Short Course Banquet. Columbus, Ohio. July, 1989.
    
    
27. Rhodus, T. "Evaluation of 1989 Ohio Florist Short Course", Ohio Florist Short Course Planning Meeting. Columbus, Ohio. October, 1989.
    
    
28. Rhodus, T. "An Economic Unit, What Is It and How Does It Affect The Grower," Ohio Grape Wine Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. February, 1990.
    
    
29. Rhodus, T. "Importance of Strategic Planning For Specialty Crop Producers," 2nd Annual Flower Growers' Workshop, Maumee Valley Flower Growers' Association. Archbold, Ohio. February, 1990.
    
    
30. Rhodus, T. and B. Helfman. "The Great American Bid-Off", Ohio Florist Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. July, 1990.
    
    
31. Rhodus, T. "Evaluation of 1990 Ohio Florist Short Course", Ohio Florist Short Course Planning Meeting. Cincinnati, Ohio. October, 1990.
    
    
32. Rhodus, T. "Your Nursery Industry," Indiana Association of Nurserymen winter Meeting. Indianapolis, Indiana. January, 1992.
    
    
33. Rhodus, Tim and James Hoskins. "Size and Scope of the Nursery Industry." Poster presented at the National Convention of the American Association of Nurserymen, Columbus, Ohio. July, 1992.
    
    
34. Rhodus, Tim. "Ohio's Two Hundred Million Dollar Industry: Results of the 1992 Arboriculture Industry Survey." Ohio State University Nursery Short Course, Columbus, Ohio. January, 1993.
    
    
35. Rhodus, Tim. "Preferences and Shopping Habits of Ohio Consumers." 31st Annual New York State Farm Direct Marketing Conference. Syracuse, New York. January, 1994.
    
    
36. Rhodus, Tim. "Adapting to Consumer Preferences- A comprehensive Workshop Presenting Consumer Survey Research, Consumer Panel Interaction, and Case Study Discussion." 19th Annual Farm Markets of Ohio Roadside Marketing Conference. Columbus, Ohio. February, 1994.
    
    
37. A. Reilly, T. Rhodus, D. Rudolph, and J. Dillaman. "The Business Plan for Expansion." International Floriculture Industry Short Course, Cincinnati, Ohio, July, 1994.
    
    
38. T. Rhodus. "Are Perennial Sales Growing in Your Future?" Perennial Plant Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August, 1994.
    
    
39. T. Rhodus. "The Growing Market for Perennials." Professional Plant Growers Association International Conference, Buffalo, New York, September, 1994.
    
    
40. T. Rhodus. "Successful Business Planning: Part I and II" Texas & Southwest Greenhouse Growers' Conference, College Station, Texas, November, 1994.
    
    
41. T. Rhodus. "Strategic Planning." Ohio Pest Control Operators' Conference. Columbus, Ohio, December, 1994.
    
    
42. T. Rhodus. "Computerizing a Small Business." Ohio Pest Control Operators' Conference. Columbus, Ohio, December, 1994.
    
    
43. T. Rhodus. "WHO's On Line?" Ohio State University Nursery Short Course, Columbus, Ohio. January, 1995.v
    
    
44. T. Rhodus. "Gardening on the Internet." A presentation to the Franklin County Master Gardener Class. Columbus, Ohio. March 28, 1995.
    
    
45. T. Rhodus. "Publishing on the Web." A two hour workshop for county agents in HTML programming. Columbus, Ohio. May 11, 1995.
    
    
46. T. Rhodus. "Overview of the World Wide Web." A two hour workshop for ODNR Urban Foresters. Columbus, Ohio. May 19, 1995.
    
    
47. T. Rhodus. "Using the Internet in Education Programs." A two hour workshop for faculty in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Columbus, Ohio. June 28, 1995.
    
    
48. T. Rhodus. "Learning How to Use Photoshop." A two hour workshop for faculty in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Columbus, Ohio. July 19, 1995.
    
    
49. T. Rhodus. "Gardening on the Internet." A presentation to the Franklin County Master Gardener Class. Columbus, Ohio. October 13, 1995.
    
    
50. T. Rhodus. "Designing the ODNR, Division of Forestry Web Site" Ohio State University Nursery Short Columbus, Columbus, Ohio. January, 1996.
    
    
51. T. Rhodus. "Untangling the World Wide Web." A presentation to the membership of the Capital Club. Columbus, Ohio. February 7, 1996.
    
    
52. T. Rhodus. "Using the World Wide Web." A two hour workshop for farmers and agribusiness managers in Northwest Ohio. Fremont, Ohio. March 13, 1996.
    
    
53. T. Rhodus. "Urban Forestry and the Internet." A two hour workshop for ODNR Urban Foresters. Columbus, Ohio. March 20, 1996.
    
    
54. T. Rhodus. "Integrating Technology into the Curriculum." A two hour workshop for faculty of Terra Technical College. Fremont, Ohio. April 12, 1996.
    
    
55. T. Rhodus. "Gardening on the Internet." A presentation to the members and staff of Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. June 21, 1996.
    
    
56. T. Rhodus. "Urban Forestry and the Internet." A two hour workshop for Northeast State Urban Foresters. Columbus, Ohio. July 11, 1996.
    
    
57. T. Rhodus. "Getting Started on the Internet." Ohio Florist Association Short Course. Cincinnati, Ohio. June 10, 1996.
    
    
58. T. Rhodus. "FBPA and the Internet: Looking to the Future." Annual VoAg Teachers Conference. Columbus, Ohio. August 13, 1996.
    
    
59. T. Rhodus. "Growing On the Internet." Annual Meeting International Society of Arboriculture. Cleveland, Ohio. August 14, 1996.
    
    
60. T. Rhodus. "Floriculture Resources On the Internet." Fall Meeting Cleveland Flower Growers Association. Avon, Ohio. October 2, 1996.
    
    
61. T. Rhodus. "The Plant Propagator and the Internet." Annual Meeting of The International Plant Propagator's Society. Cincinnati, Ohio. October 15, 1996.
    
    
62. T. Rhodus. "The Internet and Agriculture." Annual Meeting of the Ohio Agribusiness Association. Dayton, Ohio. January 29, 1997.
    
    
63. T. Rhodus. "Horticulture on the World Wide Web." Plant Lovers School. Ohio State University Extension. Akron, Ohio. February 18, 1997.
    
    
64. T. Rhodus. "Agriculture and the Internet." The 49th State Conference of the Ohio Young Farmers Association, Inc. Columbus, Ohio. February 22, 1997.
    
    
65. T. Rhodus. "Trends in Perennials." Joint meeting of the North American Flowerbulb Wholesalers Association, Inc. and Group 1 of the Dutch Bulb Exporters Association. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. February 28, 1997.
    
    
66. T. Rhodus. "Using the Internet to Improve Your Business" A Workshop for the Ohio Agribusiness Association. Columbus, Ohio. March 25, 1997.
    
    
67. T. Rhodus. "Bytes of Beauty" Garden Clubs of Ohio State Conference. Columbus, Ohio. April 6, 1997.
    
    
68. T. Rhodus. "Designing Multimedia Presentations and Interactive Web Sites" A 2-day workshop for Extension Agents. University of Massachusetts. April 16-17, 1997.
    
    
69. T. Rhodus. "Hardware Requirements for Using the Internet" Ohio Florist Association Short Course. Cincinnati, Ohio. July 12, 1997.
    
    
70. T. Rhodus. "Software Requirements for Using the Internet" Ohio Florist Association Short Course. Cincinnati, Ohio. July 12, 1997.
    
    
71. T. Rhodus. "What's Happening in the Future for Internet Users?" Ohio Florist Association Short Course. Cincinnati, Ohio. July 12, 1997.
    
    
72. T. Rhodus. "Gardening on the Internet" Master Gardener Annual Conference. Columbus, Ohio. September 20, 1997.
    
    
73. T. Rhodus. "Master Gardener Call Logging Software" Master Gardener Annual Conference. Columbus, Ohio. September 20, 1997.
    
    
74. T. Rhodus. "Business and Information Opportunities on the Internet" Annual Floriculture Regional Seminar. Toledo, Ohio. September 25, 1997.
    
    
75. T. Rhodus. "Communication Opportunities for the Landscape Industry on the Internet" Columbus Landscape Association. Columbus, Ohio. October 14, 1997.
    
    
76. T. Rhodus. "Greenhouse Cost of Production Workshop Series" Cincinnati Flower Growers Association. Cincinnati, Ohio. October 16, 23, and 30, 1997.
    
    
77. T. Rhodus. "Catch the Wave of the Future: Information Technology for the Green Industry" New England Grows Annual Conference. Boston, Massachusetts. January 22, 1998.
    
    
78. T. Rhodus. "Catch the Wave: Best Web Sites for Growers" Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress. Toledo, Ohio. February 4, 1998.
    
    
79. T. Rhodus. "Gardening on the Internet" Western Pennsylvania Gardening and Landscaping Symposium. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. February 28, 1998.
    
    
80. T. Rhodus. "Using the Internet to Improve Production and Marketing" Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Annual Conference. Wilmington, Ohio. March 15, 1998.
    
    
81. T. Rhodus. "Communication Opportunities for the Green Industry on the Internet" Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. June 11, 1998.
    
    
82. T. Rhodus. "Searching the Internet" Ohio State University Nursery Short Course - 3 hour workshop. Columbus, Ohio. January 24, 1999.
    
    
83. T. Rhodus. "Problem Solving Resources on the Internet" Ohio State University Nursery Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. January 24, 1999.
    
    
84. T. Rhodus. "Horticulture on the Internet" Healthy Landscapes Workshop. Akron, Ohio. February 4, 1999.
    
    
85. T. Rhodus. "Cost of Production Workshop for Greenhouse Managers" 9 hour wokshop presented in Columbus, Ohio. February 2, 9, and 16, 1999.
    
    
86. T. Rhodus. "Using the Internet for Direct Marketing and Research" Ohio Christmas Tree Association. Columbus, Ohio. February 14, 1999.
    
    
87. T. Rhodus. "Publishing Research Reports on the Internet" Presentation for research scientists at TruGreen-Chemlawn. Columbus, Ohio. February 16, 1999.
    
    
88. Tim Rhodus. "4H on the Internet" 4H Youth Expo. Columbus, Ohio. June 17, 1999.
    
    
89. T. Rhodus "Exploring the Potential of the Internet" Ohio Florist Association Short Course - 3 hour workshop. Columbus, Ohio. July 10, 1999.
    
    
90. Tim Rhodus "Urban Forestry Online" 1999 Southeast Ohio Urban Forestry Collaborative Conference. Cincinnati, Ohio. October 8, 1999.
    
    
91. Tim Rhodus “OSU Research Update” Ohio State University Nursery Short Course . Columbus, Ohio. January 25, 2000.
    
    
92. Tim Rhodus "Internet Resources for the Green Industry" Arbor Health Program sponsored by Ohio State University Extension. Akron, Ohio. March 13, 2000.
    
    
93. Tim Rhodus "OSU Pocket Gardener" Presentation for OSU Chadwick Arboretum donors. Columbus, Ohio. April 5, 2000.
    
    
94. Tim Rhodus “Ohio Regional Poinsettia Trial Results” Ohio Florists’ Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. July 10, 2000.
    
    
95. Tim Rhodus “Online Master Gardener Training Program” Ohio Master Gardener Conference. Columbus, Ohio. October 28, 2000.
    
    
96. Tim Rhodus “Diagnostics On the Internet” Ohio Master Gardener Conference. Columbus, Ohio. October 28, 2000.
    
    
97. Tim Rhodus "The Green Industry's Future on the Internet" Washington Association of Landscape Professionals Leadership Conference. Eastsound, Washington. January 6, 2001.
    
    
98. Tim Rhodus "Using the OSU Website to Enhance your Business" Ohio State University Nursery Short Course . Columbus, Ohio. January 22, 2001.
    
    
99. Tim Rhodus "Discussing Issues of the Web and E-Commerce" Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Conference. University Park, Pennsylvania. February 7, 2001.
    
    
100. Tim Rhodus "Using the Web to Find Resources and Answer Questions" Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Conference. University Park, Pennsylvania. February 8, 2001.
     
     
101. Tim Rhodus “Diagnostics on the Internet” Ohio Florists’ Short Course. Columbus, Ohio. July 16, 2001.
     
     
102. Tim Rhodus. "Overview of the OSU WebGarden and Buckeye Gardener Videos" Central Ohio Region Tree City USA Awards. Hilliard, Ohio. April 19, 2002.
     
     
103. Tim Rhodus. "Practical Applications of Technology to the Greenhouse Industry." Southwest Greenhouse Growers regional meeting. Springfield, Ohio. June 5, 2002.
     
     
104. Tim Rhodus. "Clues to Urban Forestry Information for You and Your Clients." Central Ohio Urban Forestry Conference. Westerville, Ohio. August 28, 2003.