Ohio State - Washington County Extension

08/21/2026

Here is a great opportunity being brought to you by many of our local partners.

07/23/2026

🚨🚨Workshop Alert!🚨🚨

The District will be hosting a Backyard Composting Workshop on July 27th! The workshop is FREE. Light refreshments will be provided. Interested in attending, RSVP to Alexis Coffman at 740-885-3289 (direct office line) or [email protected].

07/17/2026

Ohio is part of a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora.

Cases are increasing throughout Ohio, particularly in the northwest part of the state. The illness can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms that may last for weeks.

To help keep you informed, Ohio State food scientists have compiled research-backed information about the outbreak, including answers to common questions, tips to reduce your risk of exposure, and guidance on what to do if you become sick.

Learn more here:

🔗 https://cfaes.osu.edu/report/cyclosporiasis-outbreak?utm_campaign=faes_marketing-activity_fy27&utm_content=1784301780&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

07/15/2026

As the growing season progresses, fruit growers often face new challenges and questions related to crop production, pest management, fruit quality, and harvest preparation.

To help Ohio growers navigate these issues, we are offering a free two-part webinar series, All About Fruit, designed to provide timely answers and expert insights during the heart of the production season.

The webinar series will feature live question-and-answer sessions with members of the Ohio State University Extension Fruit and Vegetable Team. Participants are encouraged to bring their current production questions and receive on-the-spot guidance from Extension educators and specialists. In addition, attendees will hear updates on fruit production conditions and emerging issues from around the state.

The series includes two sessions focused on different areas of fruit production:

🫐 Small Fruit Production | Aug. 4, 2026 (12-1 p.m.)

🍎 Tree Fruit Production | Aug. 6, 2026 (12-1 p.m.)

Growers may attend one or both sessions, as different topics and questions will be addressed during each webinar. The program is free, but advance registration is required.

All sessions will be recorded, and recordings will be shared with everyone who registers.

Learn more and register here: https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5cOv8alpQEW0SjjRFW1lUw #/registration

07/08/2026

If you have concerns about Fruits and Vegetables in regards to the chemical fire please read this post from our friends at WVU Extension

Send a message to learn more

06/04/2026

Washington County producers are encouraged to participate by having your hay tested. Contact T.J. at the office for more information.

Ohio State University Extension is again offering reduced cost hay analysis. In recent years making quality first cutting hay has been
a challenge forages often not meeting the needs of livestock, thus requiring supplementation. This reduced cost testing is provided
by the Extension eBarns program and Small Ruminant Research lab.

Cost: $15 for first sample. $20 for each additional sample

What is provided? Near Infra Red NIR analysis.
Dry Matter Content, TDN, Crude Protein, ADF, NDF, Ash, Fat, C, P, K, RFV

Contact information: Your Local Ohio State University Extension Office or Garth Ruff, OSU Extension Beef Cattle Field Specialist. 740-305-3201

06/04/2026

05/21/2026

Interested learning more about coaching a livestock judging team or want to gain some practical strategies? A clinic will be held in Noble County on May 27

05/21/2026

Welcome to OSU's Bite Site! Your guide to ticks, mosquitos, and other biting pests. https://kx.osu.edu/bite

05/19/2026

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month - Dr Timothy McDermott with Franklin County Extension recently presented this update. This is a MUST watch!

Ohio is home to several species of ticks that affect humans, pets, and livestock in various ways. Tim McDermott, DVM with OSU Extension Franklin County, debu...