News

  1. The November Issue of Buckeye Banter is Here!

    Nov. 05, 2025

    We’re excited to share a valuable resource from OSU Extension’s Live Healthy Live Well team—a monthly newsletter designed to support families and individuals across our counties with timely, practical insights from the world of Family and Consumer Sciences. 

    Each issue highlights seasonal topics that matter most—from nutrition and mental wellness to financial tips, healthy relationships, and more. Buckeye Banter is crafted to be engaging, research-based, and easy to share. 

    Click the link below to read it today!

  2. Online Certified Crop Advisers CEUs Offered Now Through March 31, 2026

    Nov. 03, 2025

  3. Applications for 2026 4-H Camp Counselors Available Now

    Nov. 01, 2025

    Dear 4-H Member, 

    As a current sophomore, junior, or senior, you are eligible to serve as a 4-H Camp Counselor for 2026. 4-H Camp is scheduled for July 21 - 25, 2026. No prior camp experience is required. If you are interested in being a counselor, please complete the following steps: 

  4. RSVP Today for the 2025 Agriculture Hall of Fame Banquet

    Oct. 28, 2025

    The Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame banquet will take place on Tuesday, December 2 at St. John's Evangelical Church in Kenton. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the program will start at 6:30.

    To RSVP by November 17, please call the OSU Extension office at 419-674-2297 or email Kelsey Garmon at garmon.22@osu.edu. Payment of $20 per person will be paid at the door on the evening of the event.

  5. 2025 Hardin County Plat Book Sale

    Oct. 28, 2025

    As you gear up for hunting, stop by the office for your copy of the 2025 Hardin County Plat Book!

    The books are $25 with sales benefitting Hardin County 4-H Youth Development programs.

  6. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

    Oct. 27, 2025

    November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Register for and get the link to the complimentary live webinars at go.osu.edu/diabetesseries

  7. Hardin County Ag Hall of Fame Committee Announces Banquet Date and Keynote Speaker

    Oct. 22, 2025

    The Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame banquet will take place on Tuesday, December 2 at St. John's Evangelical Church in Kenton. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the program will start at 6:30.

  8. Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe Newsletter - November/December 2025

    Oct. 20, 2025

    The November/December 2025 issue of the Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe Newsletter is here! Click this link now to read it today. Click the link on the first page to subscribe to receive the newsletter to your own email inbox. Past issues and any future issues can be found here.

  9. Raines Named Top Mid-Career Extension Educator

    Oct. 16, 2025

    Ohio State University Extension Educator, Amanda Raines, received the Mid-Career Service Award at the Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) National Conference in Fort Worth, Texas last week. The award recognizes outstanding efforts of Extension professionals with 10 to 20 years of service who exhibit continuing leadership and excellence in State Extension program planning, delivery, and evaluation in program and/or administration. One person is recognized from each of ESP's four regions. Professionals in all program areas and administration are considered for the award.

  10. Family & Consumer Sciences Educator Awarded Honor

    Oct. 14, 2025

    Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences educator, was recently honored at an award ceremony in September at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for teaching over 1000 individuals (youth, teens, and adults) Mental Health First Aid. Reach out to Jami by phone or email for more information about this certification.

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