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Dec. 02, 2025
Applications are currently open for the 2026 Hardin County Junior Fair Board. We are seeking hard-working leaders to help us plan and facilitate the fair!
Who can apply? Anyone currently in 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade AND involved in at least one of these youth organizations: 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, High School Art, Youth Grange, Boy Scouts, or Girl Scouts.
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Dec. 02, 2025
Click here to read the December 2025 issue of Buckeye Banter, OSU Extension's newest Family and Consumer Sciences newsletter. This month's issue touches on all things holiday, from traditions to financial wellness in the new year!
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Dec. 01, 2025
The goal of the Ohio Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program is to increase the competitive base for marketing Ohio cattle. BQA is a program to ensure that beef and dairy cattle are maintained in a manner which will result in a safe and wholesome beef product for the consumer. This program serves as an opportunity to gain or renew your existing certification (certification cycle is 3 years).
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Nov. 26, 2025
OSU Extension in Hardin County will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.
We will return to the office on Monday, December 1.
Our staff wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Nov. 18, 2025
On December 2, 2025 the Hardin County Homemakers will be holding their annual Christmas program. Our program will be held at Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, located at 15436 State Route 309, Kenton, OH. The Homemakers and OSU Extension staff are furnishing a lunch to include chicken and rice casserole, green beans, Hawaiian sweet rolls, cinnamon Red Hots applesauce Jello salad, assorted Christmas cookies, and either water or coffee. The theme this year will be "It's Time to Decorate the Tree". Included in the day's activities:
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Nov. 12, 2025
Inductees for the 2025 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame have been selected by the Hall of Fame committee. The 2025 inductees will include Bert C. Frederick (posthumously), Gary Flinn, Gary Jackson, Gene McCluer, and Max Montgomery (posthumously). The awards banquet will take place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:30 PM at St. John’s Evangelical Church, 211 East Carrol Street, Kenton.
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Nov. 10, 2025
Our office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day and Friday, November 14 for a staff professional development day.
Please call our office at 419-674-2297 and follow the prompts to leave a voicemail for any of our staff. Any other correspondence can be emailed or left in the mailbox outside the building. We will respond upon our return, during regular business hours.
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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!
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Nov. 03, 2025
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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:
