Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

08/27/2026

Next week, join The Ohio State University Extension for an evening in the field and discover the latest advances in vegetable crop production, pest management, and applied research. Whether you are a commercial grower, crop consultant, educator, or simply interested in vegetable production, this event offers practical information you can take directly back to your operation.

Join The Ohio State University Extension for an evening in the field and discover the latest advances in vegetable crop production, pest management, and applied research. Whether you are a commerci…

08/26/2026

Strategically saving seeds allows growers to select and save plants from their home gardens that have specific traits that they value.

Seeds to Save August 21, 2026 by Smith at 1:43pm – Christine Gelley, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Noble County OSU Extension Photo credit: Penn State Master Gardener Program At the Noble County Community Garden we have started saving flower and vegetable seeds. Coreopsis has been ou...

08/25/2026

Baldfaced Hornet nests, yellowjacket nests and paper wasp nests are now large enough to become noticeable. Here's what you need to know about them: https://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/2685

08/24/2026

The USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Tree Assistance Program (TAP) may provide financial assistance when a natural disaster causes qualifying losses to commercial trees, bushes, or vines. Learn more here.

By Melanie L. Lewis Ivey Flooding can cause more than short-term crop losses. When water remains in an orchard or vineyard for an extended period, trees and grapevines may decline or die, creating …

08/23/2026

The 2027 Fairfield County Cattlemen's Scholarship has been updated and is now posted. If you're a high school senior, or current college student, review it now for updates from previous years.

Cattleman’s College Scholarship Applications Due January 15, 2027 August 18, 2026 by Smith at 11:35am Sign up for a shift in the Steak Trailer and apply today. Since the FCCA college scholarship program was begun in 1999 more than $40,000 in scholarships have been awarded to local youth. Scholarsh...

08/22/2026

Farmland landlords . . . note this important date!

The deadline is looming for farmland owners to notify their tenant operators of the intent to terminate a verbal farm lease that doesn’t include a termination date. A landowner who attempts to terminate such a lease after September 1 could find themselves in a legal dispute with the tenant operato...

08/21/2026

Flood waters can be extremely damaging to produce.

Is my produce safe to eat? August 14, 2026 by Smith at 12:07pm Flood waters can be extremely damaging to produce. – Christine Gelley, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Noble County OSU Extension Practicing good food safety practices is a safeguard for the home. Some of the most common fo...

08/20/2026

Due to the water levels at the bridge on College Ave (our only access to the building) OSU employees will be working remotely today. We will still be available for calls and will be online to provide assistance.

08/20/2026

Join us on-line tomorrow morning for a live-streamed roundtable discussion with special guest Harrison Pittman, Director of the National Agricultural Law Center to break down federal issues affecting agriculture.

It's been a busy year in Washington and farmers, landowners, and ag professionals are left trying to keep up. To help cut through the noise, we're hosting a live-streamed roundtable discussion with special guest Harrison Pittman, Director of the National Agricultural Law Center to break down federal...

08/19/2026

Reserve your spot today and plan to join us next week.