Ohio State University Extension Tuscarawas County

09/03/2026

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Why your voice matters… Farms of all sizes and production types are affected by weather-driven disasters. How farmers and first responders prepare for, respond to, and recover from these even…

09/02/2026

Please share! We want to make our market broiler exhibitors are aware of an issue that has been identified with Ge**er’s Turkey Starter feed.

It has been brought to our attention that the Coshocton County Extension office has received several reports of birds experiencing leg and toe weakness/muscle strength concerns. As a result, they have been in communication with Ge**er regarding the issue.

Ge**er responded by telling them they are aware of the concern and they have placed a stop-sale on the affected Turkey Starter formula. In turn, Coshocton County reached out to us to let us know of the issues they have encountered knowing that we are also raising birds for fair at this time.

If you are currently feeding Ge**er’s Turkey Starter to your market broilers, please change your feed immediately. Do not continue feeding the affected formula.
Vitamin and mineral nutrition is extremely important for growing broilers, and nutrients such as riboflavin (Vitamin B2) and selenium play important roles in normal growth, muscle function, and overall bird health. If you are feeding a turkey starter or another feed that has recently undergone a formula change, please take a moment to check the current feed tag/guaranteed analysis and confirm that your birds are receiving appropriate levels of essential vitamins and minerals.
Please remember that leg and toe issues can have multiple causes, so if you are seeing weakness or other concerning symptoms in your birds, we encourage you to contact your veterinarian or a poultry nutrition professional as well.

We also ask that exhibitors notify the Tuscarawas County Extension Office if you believe your birds have been affected. We are trying to get a better understanding of how many birds and exhibitors may have been impacted so that we can appropriately address the situation and provide additional information as it becomes available.

Our priority is the health of your birds and making sure our exhibitors have the information they need to finish their projects successfully.

**Coshocton County has also shared that they have had a couple members feed “Rooster Booster” vitamin supplements from TSC and it has helped pull of few of their less affected birds back.

09/02/2026

4-H Fair booth maps for the Commercial and Grange buildings are now available on our website at go.osu.edu/tuscjrfair. Please direct any questions about your club's booth to Chris Kendle at [email protected].

08/26/2026

Learn floral design basics as you create a beautiful fall vase arrangement and discover how to assess garden performance, use soil tests, and build soil health with winter cover crops. Register at https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WZTcWXRZQDaWKW

Spots are filling up fast make sure to sign up soon! More information can be found when scanning the QR code.

08/26/2026

Join us to learn safe and effective methods for preserving food at home through freezing and dehydrating. This program on September 2 will explore the benefits of food preservation, including reducing food waste, extending shelf life, and maintaining quality and nutrition.

Register for the entire series using this link one time. go.osu.edu/wwia26

Join us on September 2, 2026, for the next session on… Food Preservation: Freezing & Dehydrating Join us to learn safe and effective methods for preserving food at home through freezing and deh…

08/24/2026

A Day in the Woods workshop covering Diagnosing Forest Insects and Diseases will be held Friday, September 11 at Hocking State Forest Headquarters. To register or for more information, visit go.osu.edu/forestdiseases2026.

Are you noticing unusual damage, dying branches, or declining trees in your woodland? Join A DAY in the WOODS: Diagnosing Forest Insects and Diseases to learn how to identify the signs and symptoms…

08/24/2026

Save the Date for the 20th annual Stinner Summit!
"Taking the Future into Our Own Lands:
Agroecological Collaborations to Reduce Farm Reliance on Oil"
Friday, September 18, 2026, 9 am to 4 pm
Malabar Farm State Park, Richland County, Ohio
https://www.malabarfarmstatepark.com/

Save the Date for the 20th annual Stinner Summit!

"Taking the Future into Our Own Lands:
Agroecological Collaborations to Reduce Farm Reliance on Oil"
Friday, September 18, 2026, 9 am to 4 pm
Malabar Farm State Park, Richland County, Ohio

https://www.malabarfarmstatepark.com/

08/16/2026

The Tuscarawas County 4-H Horse Show and Food Truck event scheduled for today (August 16) has been cancelled.

08/13/2026

Get ready for a rootin'-tootin' good time at this Sunday's 4-H Horse Show at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds! Boo's Brews will be saddling up at 9 a.m. and Boone Creek Pizza will be galloping in at 11 a.m. - both will be corralled near the horse arena, because priorities! 🐴🍕☕

08/12/2026

Time to start thinking about junior fair! This year's Jr. Fair Market Livestock Judging Contest will be held on Saturday, September 26 beginning at 10 a.m. The contest is open to all 2026 4-H and FFA members, clubs, and chapters in Ohio. Visit go.osu.edu/tuscjrfair for more information and an entry form.