Ohio State - Darke County Extension Office

Ohio State - Darke County Extension Office Ohio State University Extension brings the knowledge of the university directly to you. These colleges are known today as "land-grant universities."

The Cooperative Extension Service system got its start in 1862 when Congress passed the Morrill Act, which provided for a university in each state to provide education to citizens in agricultural and mechanical fields. The Ohio State University is Ohio's land-grant university. Congress soon realized that to be effective, the educational function of land-grant universities needed to be supplemented

with research capabilities. The Hatch Act was passed in 1887 to establish research farms where universities could conduct research into agricultural, mechanical, and related problems faced by rural citizens. Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act in 1914 to establish the Cooperative Extension Service.

🧵🌿 A HUGE Thank You to Our Friday Sampler Speakers! 🌿🧵What a wonderful day at the 41st Annual Darke County Fair Friday S...
08/28/2026

🧵🌿 A HUGE Thank You to Our Friday Sampler Speakers! 🌿🧵
What a wonderful day at the 41st Annual Darke County Fair Friday Sampler! We had an amazing turnout, and we couldn’t have made the day so special without the incredible speakers who shared their time, talents, knowledge, and passion with us. ❤️
🧵 Carroll Schleppi & Jeanne Schoenharl — Thank you for sharing your beautiful knowledge of African-Indian Quilting!
💗 Wayne HealthCare — Thank you for helping us focus on our health and wellness with the Women’s Wellness Roadmap!
🪡 Kate Spencer of Lady Kate Designs — Thank you for taking us into the world of miniature patchwork quilts and showing us the creativity behind your craft!
🌱 Caitlin & Gina Miller of Miller Flowers — Thank you for sharing your love of houseplants and planters and for giving our guests the opportunity to create and take home their very own planter!
We are so grateful to each of you for helping make this year’s Friday Sampler a day filled with creativity, inspiration, learning, and community.
And a BIG thank you to everyone who came out and joined us! Your support and enthusiasm made the day a huge success! 🧵🌿
Here’s to another wonderful Friday Sampler! We can’t wait to see everyone again next year! ❤️

🌱 A BIG Thank You to Our Panelists! A huge thank you to all of our amazing panelists who took part in the Darke County F...
08/26/2026

🌱 A BIG Thank You to Our Panelists!
A huge thank you to all of our amazing panelists who took part in the Darke County Fair Cultivating Our Future Series! 👏💚
We were fortunate to have industry experts from a variety of businesses and career fields throughout Darke County share their knowledge, experiences, and advice with our audience.
Our attendees had the opportunity to learn about:
🎓 Different career opportunities available right here in Darke County
📚 Education and schooling needed for various careers
💼 How to get started in different industries
🌟 What it’s really like to work in these fields
🤝 The many opportunities available to our local students and community members
We are grateful to our panelists for taking the time to share their experiences and help our youth and community members see the many possibilities for their future right here at home!
Thank you for helping us Cultivate Our Future in Darke County! 🌱💚

👏 A BIG THANK YOU to today’s Darke County Cultivating our future speakers! 👏We want to give a huge thank you to Justin F...
08/26/2026

👏 A BIG THANK YOU to today’s Darke County Cultivating our future speakers! 👏
We want to give a huge thank you to Justin Feltz, Production Manager, Weaver Eggs, and Kelly Menchhofer, Safety Quality Director, Weaver Eggs, for joining us today!
They gave us an inside look at the poultry industry, shared information about career paths within the industry.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and experiences with us!
🌟 Don’t forget to stop in tomorrow for our FINAL SESSION!
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 4:30 PM
🎤 Final Session: Ag Career Panel
👩‍🌾 Industry experts from various businesses throughout Darke County
Come hear from local industry professionals and learn about the many career opportunities available right here in our community!

2026 Friday Sampler spotlight on...Houseplants & PlantersThe day will conclude with Caitlin Miller and Gina Miller, owne...
08/25/2026

2026 Friday Sampler spotlight on...

Houseplants & Planters

The day will conclude with Caitlin Miller and Gina Miller, owners of Miller Flowers Greenhouse & Garden Center, who will share tips for selecting and caring for houseplants during Ohio's colder months.

Caitlin Miller, a passionate horticulturist and educator, will discuss how indoor plants can improve living spaces, contribute to wellness, and thrive throughout fall and winter. Following the presentation, the first 50 guests will have the opportunity to participate in a complimentary make-and-take planter project and take home their own creation.

Make plans to join us!

A BIG Thank You to Our Speakers! 🌱💚A BIG thank you to everyone who shared their time, knowledge, and expertise at Darke ...
08/24/2026

A BIG Thank You to Our Speakers! 🌱💚
A BIG thank you to everyone who shared their time, knowledge, and expertise at Darke County Cultivating Our Future! 👏
We appreciate Caden Bushur, Tina McGillvary, Congressman Warren Davidson, Commissioner Matt Aultman, State Representative Jonathan Newman, Former State Representative Jim Buchy, and Margaret Schmitmeyer for helping make today’s event a success!
🌱 Thank you for sharing your knowledge, connecting with our community, and helping us continue to Cultivate Our Future in Darke County! 💚
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th, at 5:00 PM for another great presentation!
⏰ 5:00 PM
🥚 Justin Feltz — Production Manager, Weaver Eggs
🥚 Kelly Menchhofer — Safety & Quality Director, Weaver Eggs
We hope you’ll come out and join us for another great evening of learning and conversation!
Let’s keep Cultivating Our Future together! 🌱💚

🌱 A BIG thank you to Dr. Taylor Dill! 🌱We appreciate Taylor Dill for taking the time to speak at Darke County Cultivatin...
08/24/2026

🌱 A BIG thank you to Dr. Taylor Dill! 🌱

We appreciate Taylor Dill for taking the time to speak at Darke County Cultivating Our Future! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping make today a great event! 👏
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for another great lineup of speakers and presentations!
📅 Tomorrow’s Schedule:
⏰ 10:30 AM
🌾 Caden Bushur — ANR Educator, OSU Extension Darke County
🏡 Tina McGillvary — FCS Educator, OSU Extension Darke County
⏰ 12:00 PM
🇺🇸 Congressman Warren Davidson — 8th District
🏛️ Commissioner Matt Aultman
🏛️ State Representative Jonathan Newman — Ohio State Representative
⏰ 3:30 PM
🌸 Margaret Schmitmeyer — Member of the Versailles FFA & Blessed Blooms Design
We hope you’ll come out and join us as we continue Cultivating Our Future in Darke County! 🌱💚

2026 Friday Sampler spotlight on..."The Fabric Whisperer: Creating Miniature Patchwork Quilts" presented by quilt artist...
08/23/2026

2026 Friday Sampler spotlight on...

"The Fabric Whisperer: Creating Miniature Patchwork Quilts"
presented by quilt artist Kate Spencer of Lady Kate Designs.

After a distinguished 35-year career as a college professor, Spencer discovered her artistic calling through patchwork quilting. Drawing inspiration from four generations of quilters in her family, she creates miniature quilts and table runners that blend traditional craftsmanship with artistic design.

Her presentation will include:
• Creating miniature patchwork quilts
• A special quilt trunk show
• Artist insights and techniques
• Audience question-and-answer session

Save the date!

08/23/2026

Due to activities at the Great Darke County Fair, the Ohio State University Extension, Darke County office will be closed on Monday, August 24. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

08/23/2026

Join Naturalist Cristy on September 23rd for her Community Elders - Dried Flower Shadow Box program! This program will be held at Bish Discovery Center from 2:00-3:30pm for those 65+. All supplies are provided. Call (937)548-0165 for help registering or use the link below before September 7th👇
https://darkecoparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=850

As summer fades into autumn, join us in celebrating the rich, golden beauty of the season with a fall dried flower shadow box. Pressed blooms, seed heads, and prairie grasses capture the quiet warmth of autumn sunlight, preserving a moment of nature’s transformation. Each piece tells a story of change, resilience, and the gentle unfolding of the land as it prepares for rest.

A Big Thank you to Brent Stammen!We want to give a huge thank you to Brent Stammen, Lead Designer with AGCO Industries, ...
08/22/2026

A Big Thank you to Brent Stammen!
We want to give a huge thank you to Brent Stammen, Lead Designer with AGCO Industries, for being our speaker today for the Darke County Fair Cultivating Our Future Series! We appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge and insights with us!
Join us Tomorrow! We'll be welcoming Dr. Taylor Dill, Lead Researcher for the Ohio Soybean Council, who will be talking about your checkoff research investment and providing a review of the 2026 Crop Tour. Sunday August 22nd at 5:00 pm
And Don't forget, complete a survey at the end of each session to receive some great give-aways!
Give-aways include:
OSU Extension merchandise, $5 off at the Steak & Chop Tent, $3 off at the Kountry Kids 4-H Milkshake Tent, and more..
Be sure to stop in tomorrow, learn something new, and enter for your chance to win! We can't wait to see you there!

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