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  1. Tuscarawas County Teen Gains Global Insight Through Ohio 4-H Experience in Greece

    Apr. 29, 2025

    Maggie Hamilton, a Tuscarawas County 4-H member, recently returned home from participating in the Ohio 4-H Greece Immersion Trip to the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece. This unique opportunity, organized by Ohio 4-H, aimed to immerse participants in Greek culture while exploring diverse career pathways in agriculture and related fields.

  2. Exploring Tick-Borne Illness and Prevalence in Tuscarawas County

    Apr. 08, 2025

    Concern about ticks and tick-borne illness in Tuscarawas County has intensified as the number of cases of human and animal infections rise. Most notable among these illnesses is Lyme Disease, which is the most common vector-borne disease in the US, representing over 400,000 human cases each year. Join us to learn more about ticks, the diseases they carry, and ways you can prevent tick-borne infections.

  3. 4-H Food and Fashion Board Fundraiser Underway

    Feb. 13, 2025

    The 4-H Food and Fashion Board is taking orders for their bi-annual shirt fundraiser.

    Shirt types and prices are:

  4. East Ohio Women in Agricultre Conference Celebrates 10 Years

    Feb. 11, 2025

    For the 10th year, Ohio State University (OSU) Extension will empower women, high school-age and beyond through its East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference. The event will take place on March 21, 2025, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Shisler Conference Center 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH.

  5. Market Beef Tag-In Scheduled, 2025 Ohio State Fair Beef DNA Sample Kits Available

    Nov. 07, 2024

    4-H and FFA youth interested in exhibiting a market beef animal at the 2025 Tuscarawas County Fair will need to present their animal at market beef tag-in December 14 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Main Show Arena at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. There is no make-up date. No pre-registration is needed. More detailed information can be found at https://go.osu.edu/tuscanimalsciences.

  6. Drought 2024: Winter Feeding Options for Beef Cows

    Sep. 26, 2024

    Much of Ohio is experiencing historic drought. In fact, since the U.S. Drought Monitor was developed in 2000, this is the first time parts of Ohio have been classified as extreme drought, the highest designation. These conditions raise many questions for beef producers, especially about feeding options going into winter.

  7. Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification & Recertification

    Jul. 30, 2024

    Three dates have been set for beef and dairy producers who need to become BQA certified or renew an existing certification.

    All sessions will be held at the Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek.

    August 21, 1:00 PM August 27, 7:00 PM August 28, 10:30 AM

    Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated. Click here to register.

  8. Summer Walking Program Celebrates 20 Years!

    May. 14, 2024

    May 18, 2024, kicks off the 20th year of the Fit Youth Initiative Summer Walking Program! We are excited for you to see what we have in store for you! The program will provide you with opportunities to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and visit new places.

    Click here for more information about this year's program!

  9. Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Series

    Apr. 29, 2024

    Join Ohio State University Extension in learning Tai Chi. This new program series presented by Rebecca Davis, Tuscarawas County Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, slowly strengthens muscles and joints and helps reduce the risk of falling. This form of Tai Chi can be completed seated or standing.

  10. Exploring Ticks and Tick Borne Illness in Tuscarawas County

    Mar. 28, 2024

    Concern about ticks and tick-borne illness in Tuscarawas County has intensified as the number of cases of human and animal infections rise. Most notable among these illnesses is Lyme Disease, which is the most common vector-borne disease in the U.S., representing over 400,000 human cases each year.

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