Ohio State University Extension

10/14/2026

The *last* county fair in the state is happening this week...!

Here's some of our faculty and staff in Fairfield County. Thanks for all you do to make the fair a meaningful experience for youth, agricultural producers and all other fairgoers.

10/14/2026

Aaron is a wealth of information for all Ohioans. In this piece, he discusses the weather outlook for the upcoming winter.

State Climatologist and Ohio State University Extension Field Specialist Aaron Wilson is a leader in ag weather research. 🌧️ 🌱

Now he's helping Ohioans get ready for the next weather challenge headed our way: fluctuating winter temperatures during a "Super El Nino."

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zsXJ4v

10/12/2026

Did you know that Extension has an entire team dedicated to homebuyer education?

It's true. In 2025, the team worked with nearly 2,000 families to equip them with resources and information they needed to reach their goal of homeownership.

Because of their work, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency recently named the team as a top partner. Kudos on this recognition!

Reach out to your local Extension office to inquire about homebuyer education workshops near you.

10/12/2026

Stress impacts many Ohio families — here are some resources from Extension that can help families manage it.

According to recent polling, 88% of U.S. adults reporting some level of financial stress. Luckily, as the outreach arm of CFAES, Ohio State University Extension is here to help Ohioans manage those stressors.

Get tips from our Extension experts here: https://bit.ly/3VisbQg

10/10/2026

Thanks to Fairbanks Middle School for inviting us to spend some time in your classrooms teaching the importance of financial literacy. We really appreciate community partners like you.

10/01/2026

Ohio’s *94* county and independent fairs involve months of planning and preparation. From organizing show programs and exhibits to coordinating ribbons, stalls and pens, you'll often find Extension professions behind the scenes helping make these community events possible.

With only two fairs left this season, we’re thankful for everyone who contributes to making Ohio’s fairs impactful learning experiences that connect youth, agriculture and communities.

If you have any pictures from a fair you attended or participated in this year, we'd love to see it in the comments below. Here's one from the Pickaway County Fair earlier this summer to get started...🍀 🎡 🐐

10/01/2026

Grateful for the insight our colleagues bring to this topic.

According to recent polling, 88% of U.S. adults reporting some level of financial stress. Luckily, as the outreach arm of CFAES, Ohio State University Extension is here to help Ohioans manage those stressors.

Get tips from our Extension experts here: https://bit.ly/3VisbQg

09/29/2026

The Ohio Woodland Stewards Program is organizing multiple learning opportunities in October. Here's look at what they're planning:

Oct. 1 | From past to future: Managing invasive species and guiding ecological restoration
Oct. 21 | Lunch and Learn: Ecology, impacts and monitoring of non-native Earth worms
Oct. 23 | Fascinating woodland fungi
Oct. 21 | Healthy forests for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and all forest life (webinar)

Learn more about them at https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/events

09/25/2026

Farm Science Review 2026 is officially in the books.

*Thank you* to the more than 90,000 people who came out to this iconic three-day farm show this year. We are grateful for the interactions and conversations we had. Stay in touch throughout the coming year, and we will see you again in 2027.

09/24/2026

Here are some view's from Farm Science Review yesterday! Here's to day three...!