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  1. Garden Seeds Now Available

    May. 16, 2023

    The popular Ohio Victory Gardens program is back for its fourth year and due to high demand, the program is expanding to include 50 counties. Our office was selected as one of those counties and has received 300 sample seed kits that contain carrot, cucumber, lettuce, and sunflower seeds.

    Packets are available for pick-up during our open hours, Monday-Friday 9-12 and 1-4.

    Read more about the program here.

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

    Mar. 28, 2023

    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.

    Presenters include:

  3. 4-H Food and Fashion Board Fundraiser Underway

    Feb. 09, 2023

    The 4-H Food and Fashion Board is selling shirts for their bi-annual fundraiser. Anyone can order! The design (left) will be printed on the front of heather gray Gildan Soft Style shirts (50% cotton, 50% polyester).

  4. OSU Extension to Host AI School in Wooster

    Feb. 07, 2023

    Ohio State University Extension will host an Artificial Insemination School on March 13, 14, and 15, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day in Skou Hall at the Ohio State University ATI in Wooster, Ohio. While dairy cattle will be used for the school, artificial insemination techniques for dairy and beef will be taught.

  5. OSU Extension to Host 2023 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference

    Jan. 25, 2023

    Ohio State University (OSU) Extension will host the 8th Annual East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference. The conference is planned for Friday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Shisler Conference Center, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, Ohio. All women and young women (high school age) who are interested, involved in, or want to become involved with food, agricultural, or natural resources production or small business are encouraged to attend.

  6. Market Beef Tag-In Scheduled, 2023 Ohio State Fair Beef DNA Sample Kits Available

    Nov. 07, 2022

    4-H and FFA youth interested in exhibiting a market beef animal at the 2023 Tuscarawas County Fair will need to attend market beef tag-in December 10 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. Click here for more detailed information.

  7. Sign Up Now for the "Unwrap Your Gifts" Email Wellness Challenge

    Oct. 20, 2022

    Are you interested in improving your wellness by exploring: gratitude, traditional foods with a twist, sustainability, self-care, and more - all wrapped up with new gift ideas?

  8. Beef Grazing Twilight Meeting Scheduled

    Jul. 27, 2022

    The Tuscarawas County office of Ohio State University Extension is happy to partner with Grace Meadows Farm to sponsor a beef grazing twilight tour. The farm is located at 11773 Turkey Flat Road SE, Uhrichsville. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m.

  9. Cook Along with Kate - Let's Make Dinner Together!

    Jun. 29, 2022

    It’s no secret that I enjoy cooking and spending time in the kitchen. I enjoy feeding family, friends, and co-workers. Even the ladies at the chiropractor’s office ask what I’ve been cooking – and get excited when I bring them things to taste test! But just like most people, I get tired of the “what’s for dinner?” question and wish someone else would cook once in a while! 

  10. Durbin Farms LLC Receives Friend of Extension Award

    Dec. 13, 2021

    Durbin Farms LLC Receives Friend of Extension Award

    Durbin Farms LLC, New Philadelphia, received a 2021 Friend of Extension Award from Ohio State University Extension and the Extension professional society Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP). This is the highest recognition presented by ESP to a non-Extension (lay) person, business, or organization and is designed to recognize truly outstanding support and personal involvement in Extension efforts. The announcement was made at the recent OSU Extension Annual Conference.

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