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  1. Ask a Master Gardener at the Lancaster Farmers Market

    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.

  2. Local Foods Guide - 2025 update

    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.  

  3. Let's Preserve 2025 Series

    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 

  4. Planting When the Soil Temperatures are Right!!

    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. 

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

    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. 

  6. 2025 Library Gardening Series

    Feb. 03, 2025

    We are pleased to announce our 2025 Library Gardening Series!

    Join Carrie Brown, Extension Educator with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County, and Fairfield County Master Gardener Volunteers, for these free opportunities to learn more about gardening and landscaping.

    Ready, Set…Garden! Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm

  7. Upcoming Programming - Family and Consumer Science

    Jan. 30, 2025

    Join Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, and other extension staff for these upcoming Family and Consumer Science events. 

  8. Fairfield County Publications Update - effective 1/1/2025

    Dec. 20, 2024

    Reminder - the OSU Extension office in Fairfield County has publications available year round - from 4-H to Pesticide and Fertilizer study material to other Agricultural and Natural Resources. Books are available for purchase during office hours. If we do not have it in stock, we can order it. We accept cash or check in the office and have an online portal available for electronic payments. Beginning January 1, 2025, there will be a small price increase on products purchased at our office.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

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