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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?
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Nov. 20, 2025
Due to the increased cost of producing publications, effective November 3, 2025, the price of OSU Extension Publications increased across the state including 4-H Books. Most 4-H project books will be $12 each with some, such as resource books, increasing more.
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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.
