Ohio State - Carroll County Extension Office

06/04/2026

And just like that, we are wrapping up camp planning and we will see you all on Sunday for a YeeHaw time! 🤠

06/04/2026

In today's Senior Spotlight we recognize Hunter Allison! Congratulations Hunter on a fantastic 4-H career! Good luck with all your future endeavors!

06/03/2026

Expanding the Ring is back at the 2026 Carroll County Fair!!!! If you are interested in being a participant or volunteer, or have an animal that you would be willing to lend to the show, please scan the appropriate QR code or call the number on the flyer with any and all questions.

06/02/2026

Summer gardening season is upon on and it is time to start strategizing on how to preserve your summer fruits and veggies. Preserving food by canning is a fun and easy way to enjoy your harvest through the fall and winter. But it is important to have your pressure canner tested. The USDA recommends pressure canner gauges be tested annually for accuracy, as they can become inaccurate over time. Inaccurate gauges can lead to under or over processing which can potentially cause food safety issues. The OSU Extension office in Carrollton will be offering a come-and-go pressure canner testing session on June 9 from 5:30pm to 7pm. Bring your canner lid with gauge and seal to have it tested and inspected, and to ask you canning questions. This program is free to the public. If you cannot attend this session, canners can always be dropped off at the Extension office for testing, and you will be notified when it is ready for pick-up.

06/01/2026

Unfortunately due to low registration numbers, tonight's Pest Threats to Woody Plants program at the Minerva Public Library has been cancelled. We hope to see you in August for Raising Livestock on 5 Acres or Less.

05/29/2026

“Make hay while the sun shines”. How many times have you heard that said throughout the years? In 2025 making dry hay was difficult at best. So far in 2026, making quality forage continues to be a struggle given warm and wet weather. Forage analysis results from last year’s testing program highlighted the lack of nutrients in most of the first cutting hay that was submitted. Those 2025 results further demonstrated the value of forage testing during the summer in order to develop a plan for supplementation if needed.
Again in 2026, OSU Extension is offering a forage testing program with the goal of providing timely education for winter supplementation.

Dry hay or baleage samples can be submitted to OSU Extension office in Carroll County by July 30, 2026. The first sample analysis will cost $15, with subsequent samples costing $20. Near Infrared (NIR) Analysis will be completed. Producers will get values for Dry Matter Content, Total Digestible Nutrients, Crude Protein, ADF, NDF, Ash, Fat, C, P, K.

Contact the Carroll County office for further information and to check out the forage sampling probe.

05/28/2026

Graduation season is upon us and we are proud to recognize the outstanding Seniors in the Carroll County 4-H program. Our first Senior Spotlight is Lily Marteney. Congratulations Lily on a fantastic 4-H career! Good luck with all your future endeavors!

05/26/2026

Did you attend Camp Piedmont as a 4-H youth member? Do you have a love for homemade pancakes? Join your Carroll County 4-H team for the FREE 2026 Camp Piedmont Pancake Breakfast! We'll be out at camp on May 30th from 8am-11am flipping flapjacks and the new Copperhead Council will be leading some fun activities for guests! Past campers - don't miss this great opportunity to take a stroll down memory lane and support a great cause!

Join us for the Free 2026 Camp Piedmont Pancake Breakfast! We'll be out at camp on May 30th from 8am-11am flipping flapjacks and our new Copperhead Council will be leading some fun activities for guests!

05/26/2026

The deadline to apply for Carroll County Jr. Fair Royalty is fast approaching. Applications are due to the Extension office by 4pm on Monday, June 1. If you are interested in representing Carroll County this fair season, download the Royalty application here:https://carroll.osu.edu/sites/carroll/files/imce/2026%20Jr%20Fair%20Royalty%20Application.pdf

Are you a Carroll County youth in 4-H, FFA, or Scouts/Girl Scouts and are interested in representing Carroll County as a member of the Carroll County Junior Fair? Applications are now available for Carroll County Junior Fair Royalty, and are due June 1 by 4PM to the Extension Office.https://carroll.osu.edu/sites/carroll/files/imce/2026%20Jr%20Fair%20Royalty%20Application.pdf