Ohio State - Ross County Extension

08/28/2026

The Farm Science Review is coming up September 22-24 and we're giving away two tickets! That's a $20 value presale, or $30 if you wait to buy them at the gates!

How to win: Like and Share this post. That simple!

If you don't already follow our page, you can get one additional entry if you visit our page and hit the "FOLLOW" button!

The winner will be chosen September 4th, 2026.

08/24/2026

Farm Science Review tickets can now be purchased for $10 at the Extension office!

08/18/2026

Feeling stressed about finances, or just looking for ways to feel better about your wellness choices? Join OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educators for our upcoming Wednesday Wellness lunch and learn webinars. "The Ripple Effect: How financial choices shape your wellness." will be offered each Wednesday in September from noon-12:30 EST. Registration for free at: http://go.osu.edu/lhlwwebinars

08/18/2026

The Pickaway and Ross County Farmers Club had a great day touring Speyside Bourbon Cooperage and Hill Farms, Chestnut Agroforestry, in Southern Ohio. And the famous The Scioto Ribber for lunch! Ohio State University Extension, Pickaway County

08/03/2026

🍓🍎 Fruit growers—have mid-season production questions? Join our FREE All About Fruit webinar series! Get live answers from Ohio State University Extension experts and hear updates from around Ohio.

📅 Aug. 4: Small Fruit Production (Noon–1 p.m.)
📅 Aug. 6: Tree Fruit Production (Noon–1 p.m.)

Register: go.osu.edu/aafae

07/29/2026

Salsa Tips:
- To safely preserve salsa you must follow a research-tested recipe.
- A Choice Salsa recipe allows you to switch out varieties of peppers for a more mild or spicy version.
- Use hot water bath canning or freezing
for safe storage. For recipes and more go to - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5339 or go.osu.edu/salsatips

Salsa Tips:
To safely preserve salsa you must follow a research-tested recipe.
A Choice Salsa recipe allows you to switch out varieties of peppers for a more mild or spicy version.
Use hot water bath canning or freezing
for safe storage.
For recipes and more go to - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5339
or go.osu.edu/salsatips

07/28/2026

The job is still open!

This is not a second educator. This is a NEW position that helps Ryan and Lisa with existing and new programs.

Get the chance to work with Ryan, Sally, Dawn, Amy and Lisa at the office

Come Join our team!

Work in the classroom and community teaching about food, gardening, community wellness, leadership and more. Help support Ryan and Lisa as we plan to reach new heights together here at Ohio State University Extension Ross County!

07/17/2026

Come Join our team!

Work in the classroom and community teaching about food, gardening, community wellness, leadership and more. Help support Ryan and Lisa as we plan to reach new heights together here at Ohio State University Extension Ross County!

07/13/2026

Grab your favorite icy drink and join our Summer Buckeye Bookworm online Book Club to discuss "Passion Project" on July 30 and "My Husband's Wife" on August 27. Both meetings will be on Thursdays at 6:30 PM (EDT) online. To register go to go.osu.edu/fcsbookclub . "Passion Project" has a little romance to the story and "My Husband's Wife" is a twisty thriller. We can't wait to talk books with you!

07/02/2026

We will see you on Monday, July 6!