News

  1. National Diabetes Month is coming soon!

    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.

  2. Cooking with Kate Holiday Eats & Treats

    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!

  3. Food Safety Training Class on October 1

    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.

  4. Farm Science Review

    Aug. 18, 2025

    Pre-sale tickets $10 each for sale at local county Extension offices! fsr.osu.edu/home

  5. Dining with Diabetes

    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.

     

  6. Fair Week Special Hours

    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

  7. June Canner Testing Events

    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.

  8. Visit the Forage Tent at Mt. Hope

    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!

  9. May 4-H Newsletter

    May. 02, 2025

    Click here to read the May edition of the Holmes County 4-H newsletter

  10. April Newsletter

    Mar. 12, 2025

    Click here to read the April edition of the Holmes County 4-H Newsletter

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