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Nov. 17, 2025
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month!
According to the Ohio Department of Health, nearly 1 million (13.2%) Ohio adults have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Join Ohio State University Extension’s Diabetes Team for a free series of 30-minute webinars each Friday in November — all live online!
Webinar Schedule:
Healthy Holiday Foods — November 3 | Noon–12:30 p.m.
Intuitive Eating — November 10 | Noon–12:30 p.m.
Foot Health and Diabetes — November 17 | Noon–12:30 p.m.
Sleep and Diabetes — November 24 | Noon–12:30 p.m.
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Oct. 03, 2025
Cooking with Kate: Holiday Eats & Treats
Join Kate Shumaker, OSU Extension Educator and Registered Dietitian, for a fun and festive cooking class filled with holiday kitchen inspiration!
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Sep. 18, 2025
Person in Charge Certification training will be held October 1.
The Person in Charge (PIC) Certification is a one-day food safety training which meets Ohio Department of Health training requirements for food service employees as well as those opening an establishment for the first time.
New Curriculum Developed by OSU Extension! The PIC program enhances employee understanding of major food safety principles. This interactive program includes several hands-on activities, handouts and a certificate of completion.
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Aug. 18, 2025
Pre-sale tickets $10 each for sale at local county Extension offices! fsr.osu.edu/home
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Aug. 18, 2025
Dining with Diabetes is a cooking school and nutrition education program designed for people with diabetes and their family members and caregivers. Join us! September 15, 18, 22, & 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Walanut Hills Retirement Community.
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Aug. 01, 2025
Visit us at our OSU Extension booth during the 2025 Holmes County Fair!
Monday 8/4: Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8/5: CLOSED
Wednesday 8/6: CLOSED
Thursday 8/7: CLOSED
Friday 8/8: Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Call 330-674-3015 and leave a message. Or, reach us by email:
Ashley Gerber: gerber.248@osu.edu
Ella Lorentz: lorentz.23@osu.edu
Janessa Hill: hill.1357@osu.edu
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Jun. 06, 2025
When was the last time your dial gauge pressure canner was tested for accuracy? If it’s been more than one year, it’s time for a re-check. Visit us at one of the three FREE events to ensure your canner is properly working.
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Jun. 01, 2025
Join John Yost and Janessa Hill on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays (8:30-9:30 a.m.), during the Mt. Hope Hay auction each month, May-September, in the West parking lot.Both will be on site to:
Answer Forage Questions
Assist in reading analysis
Assist with sending samples out for analysis
Answer pasture questions
Have fact sheets on hand or answer any other ag questions
Stop by and share your farm stories or bring us samples!
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May. 02, 2025
Click here to read the May edition of the Holmes County 4-H newsletter
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Mar. 12, 2025
Click here to read the April edition of the Holmes County 4-H Newsletter