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  1. 2026 Fairfield County Fair Information

    Sep. 29, 2026

    The 2026 Fairfield County Fair is October 11-17, 2026, with opening ceremonies on Sunday, October 11th during the Swine show in Feeder Creek Arena. We hope you plan to visit.  Read on to learn more about the schedule and activities…

    Panorama - Saturday, October 10th, 7:00 pm, Feeder Creek Show Arena

  2. 2026 Farm Science Review Tickets Available

    Aug. 27, 2026

    Farm Science Review is on the horizon and is one of the nation’s largest outdoor farm shows, September 22-24, 2026, at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center.

  3. Live Healthy Live Well | The Ripple Effect: How financial choices shape your wellness

    Aug. 18, 2026

    Sign Up Now for the OSU Extension Live Healthy Live Well “The Ripple Effect: How financial choices shape your wellness” Fall Webinar Series

    Join Ohio State University Extension for the “The Ripple Effect: How financial choices shape your wellness” Fall Webinar Series to learn more about how to spend with intention and create a framework for financial wellbeing.

  4. Welcome Brittany Multer Hopkins, Educator

    Aug. 03, 2026

    We are excited to welcome Brittany Multer Hopkins. Brittany joins us as the new Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator for Fairfield County. She grew up in Kansas and completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Kansas in Civil Engineering. Brittany worked as a civil engineer in San Francisco for three years, primarily working on site development projects.

  5. The Extension Connection: Highlights from OSU Extension in Fairfield County

    Aug. 03, 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.

  6. Let's Preserve 2026 Series

    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 

  7. Fairfield County Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale

    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. 

  8. Find a tick? Get it tested!

    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/

  9. Local Foods Guide - 2025 update

    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.  

  10. The Ohio Gardening Calendar is your Key to Success

    Mar. 25, 2026

    Vegetable gardening for the first time?

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