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  1. 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.

     

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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!

  5. May 4-H Newsletter

    May. 02, 2025

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

  6. April Newsletter

    Mar. 12, 2025

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

  7. Wild Mushrooms of Ohio

    Mar. 11, 2025

    Join our AGNR Educator Janessa Hill and learn all about the Wild Mushrooms of Ohio!

    April 29, 2025 | 10 AM - Noon & 3 PM - 5 PM 

    Mt. Hope Auction - Small Arena (Sheep/Goat Arena)

    Two sessions are offered! Learn about the identification and ecology of various species of fungi that thrive in Ohio. This class will also review foraging tips for spring mushroom hunters. 
    NO RSVP is required; Free Event to attend. 

     

  8. 2025 Women in Ag Conference

    Feb. 28, 2025

    Registration is now open for the 2025 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference. This is a very special year as we celebrate our 10th year together with our biggest conference yet!

    Registration information can be found at: go.osu.edu/eowiareg25

  9. Dining with Diabetes

    Feb. 14, 2025

    Dining with Diabetes is a cooking school and nutrition education program designed for people with diabetes and their family members or caregivers.

    Anyone with concerns about diabetes or anyone interested in controlling blood sugar is engouraged to participate and to bring a support person.

    https://holmes.osu.edu/program-areas/family-and-consumer-sciences/dining-diabetes

  10. Ohio Beef Cow/Calf School

    Jan. 10, 2025

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