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Jun. 26, 2026
Know what you are feeding!
Ohio State University Extension is again offering reduced cost hay analysis. In recent years making quality first cutting hay has been a challenge forages often not meeting the needs of livestock, thus requiring supplementation. This reduced cost testing is provided by the Extension eBarns program and Small Ruminant Research lab.
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Jun. 09, 2026
Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension to learn about basic canning, freezing and dehydrating. Classes will be offered in person at Keller Market House, the Wagnalls Memorial Library and the Baltimore Branch library. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space.
Keller Market House, 134 S. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH
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May. 19, 2026
Join the Fairfield County Master Gardener Volunteers for their plant sale on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9:00 am until sold out at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. The sale will be located in the Ed Sands Building. Sale will include assorted annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, garden accessories and more.
CASH SALES ONLY.
Rolling Dutchman will be on-site serving donuts and coffee.
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Apr. 24, 2026
Find a tick? Get it tested! Buckeye Tick Test identifies and screens ticks for pathogens that may cause tick borne diseases in people and pets, with results available in 72 business hours. Use the results to inform next steps with your healthcare provider or veterinarian. Find all the details at https://buckeyeticktest.osu.edu/
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Apr. 17, 2026
As we begin the market season, the 2026 Fairfield County Local Foods Guide has been updated and is available at go.osu.edu/fclocalfoodsguide. Look to see who is new, find your favorite vendor, see how you can support local.
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Mar. 25, 2026
Vegetable gardening for the first time?
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Mar. 20, 2026
Want to learn more about what we do in the Fairfield County Extension office? Read the highlights about our recent activities and events in the latest edition of our Extension Connection. Want to learn more, read our previous editions too.
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Feb. 02, 2026
With additional support from the Fairfield County Commissioners, OSU Extension has been able to continue nutrition education programs in Fairfield County. Since the beginning of 2026, the Family and Consumer Science Nutrition Education program assistants have been teaching at Tussing Elementary and Medill Elementary reaching over 500 students. They are also making plans for Head Start, Millersport Elementary and Tallmadge Elementary this spring. Adult classes are currently scheduled and conducted with veterans, seniors and The Recovery Center. New dietary guideli
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Jan. 20, 2026
We request your assistance in securing up-to-date information about farm custom work rates and machinery rental rates in Ohio. This information is updated every-other year and published by OSU Extension. It is widely used across the state, so we need the best information available. Enclosed is a copy of the Ohio Farm Custom Rate Survey for 2026. Please provide rates that are current including the latest price increases or planned increases.
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Jan. 16, 2026
As we continue to work with the Fairfield Growing Committee to highlight agriculture’s important role in the Fairfield County economy, we are updating our Fairfield County Local Foods Guide for 2026. Do you have a current listing?
