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Dec. 01, 2025
Federal funding for SNAP-Ed ended Sept 30, 2025. In Ohio, SNAP-Ed programming continued through Nov. 12. Contact your local Extension office to find out what similar programs might be available in your area. You can also visit celebrateyourplate.org for recipes and other online tools.
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Dec. 09, 2025
OSU Extension in Fairfield County will be offering two opportunities for Private Pesticide and Fertilizer recertification in 2026.
Fertilizer Re-certification* (Cost: $10)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Nov. 20, 2025
Thinking of 4-H Projects for 2026? Now is the time to buy Project Books!
Due to the increased cost of producing publications, beginning November 3, 2025, the price of OSU Extension Publications is increasing across the state and this includes 4-H Books. At a minimum, most books will increase by $4 a book.
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Oct. 31, 2025
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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Oct. 20, 2025
Learn the ins and outs of gluten-free eating! This 3-part series covers essential topics like grocery shopping, dining out, cooking, and baking. It's perfect for those who must eat gluten-free for health reasons and those who choose it as a dietary preference. Each class builds upon the last, so attending all three is highly recommended. You'll receive valuable handouts, delicious recipes, and get to sample tasty dishes.
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Jun. 09, 2025
Wondering when to plant that fall crop of cauliflower? Pondering why your tomatoes aren’t thriving? Visit the OSU Extension Master Gardeners at the Lancaster Farmers Market the third Saturday of the month to get answers to your growing queries!
Look for the “Ask a Master Gardener” tent on June 21, July 19, and August 16, 8:30am-12:00pm. The Lancaster Farmers Market is located in the heart of downtown Lancaster, in the city-owned parking lot on West Chestnut Street between Broad Street and Columbus Street.
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May. 06, 2025
As we begin the market season, the 2025 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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Apr. 18, 2025
Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join us for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, Instructor, with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at Keller Market House and Pickerington and Baltimore libraries. 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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Apr. 01, 2025
Sunny days no doubt bring lots of gardeners out into the sunshine. The calendar tells us we could be planting early spring crops in the garden but what does the soil thermometer tell us? If you have never thought about the use of the soil thermometer you should! Have you ever had crops that you planted in your garden that just “set” there and did not take off? Perhaps you planted them in wet soils and perhaps you planted them when the soils were just too cold.
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Mar. 03, 2025
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.
