News

  1. 2025 Private Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Dates

    Nov. 12, 2024

    OSU Extension in Fairfield County will be offering two opportunities for Private Pesticide and Fertilizer recertification in 2025. 

    Fertilizer Re-certification* (Cost: $10)

    Monday, February 10, 2025, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

  2. Exploring the Heart of It All Fall Email Challenge

    Sep. 30, 2024

    Sign Up Now for the “Exploring the Heart of It All” Fall Email Challenge

  3. New to Farming? Perhaps USDA can help

    Jul. 12, 2024

    If you’re a new farmer or rancher, check in with USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) and ask if they can help you get started through a variety of programs and services, from farm loans to crop insurance, and conservation programs to disaster assistance.

  4. Renovate your lawn; How to, step by step

    Jul. 08, 2024

    In the brief and to the point videos embedded here, Dr. Zane Raudenbush, turf grass scientist at The Ohio State University, gives a six step presentation on lawn renovation. If you are considering a renovation or reseeding of your lawn, it needs to begin immediately and be completed by mid-September.

  5. Is Roundup Really Roundup?!?

    Jun. 06, 2024

    With new products now available that are named similarly, the Roundup you select today may not be the Roundup you think it is! Here's why . . .

  6. Fairfield County Ohio Local Foods Tours

    May. 21, 2024

    Join OSU Extension - Fairfield County as we learn about and visit local food producers in Fairfield County!

    Thursday, June 27 | 10:30am-2:30pm | Grill Smart: Hands-on learning the science of grilling

    $30 per person (limited to 16 participants) - Agriculture Center, 831 College Ave, Lancaster

  7. Let's Preserve 2024 Series

    May. 03, 2024

    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 both Keller Market House and the Pickerington Library-Sycamore Plaza. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space.

    Keller Market House, 134 S. Columbus St., Lancaster, OH 

  8. Don’t Let a Lapse in Biosecurity Ruin Your Fair

    Apr. 25, 2024

    Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in dairy cattle, a goat and humans!

  9. 4-H: 2024 Updates

    Apr. 01, 2024

    2024 Opportunities 2024 Enrollment Deadline - Monday, April 15, 2024 2024 4-H Camp (Registration Window: May 1-15, 2024 (or until camp is full) at go.osu.edu/fccampapp) Day: June 4-6, 2024 Cloverbud: June 8, 2024 Junior: June 30-July 3, 2024
  10. Questions about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)?

    Apr. 27, 2022

    HPAI is a highly contagious virus that spreads quickly and can be fatal to flocks and devastating to poultry owners, both commercial and non-commercial. Proper biosecurity is critical in preventing the spread of this disease.  Learn more about HPAI by reading the Avian Influenza brochure and the press release below issued by Franklin County on March 30, 2022.

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