Ohio State University Extension - Coshocton County

06/02/2026

Is pressure canning in your future this summer? If your canner has a dial gauge, have it checked for accuracy this Friday from 6:30-9:00 PM at the Bakersville Market. This is a free service from Extension. Just bring your lid along with you, and Emily will check it at her tent. Pick up Food Preservation Resources while you visit.

05/23/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice – Memorial Day

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect and remember.

Have a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

05/17/2026

☀️ Sunshine, warm weather, and summer on our minds today in Coshocton County! 😎🌱

We thought it would be fun to play a little Summer This or That!
Pick your favorite from each pair and drop your answers in the comments ⬇️

🌽 Sweet Corn OR 🍉 Watermelon
🏕️ Camping OR 🎡 County Fair
🚜 Tractor Pull OR 🥎 Softball Game
🍦 Ice Cream OR 🍧 Snow Cone
🔥 Bonfire OR 🚤 Day at the Lake
🍅 Garden Tomatoes OR 🥒 Fresh Cucumbers
🌅 Sunrise OR 🌙 Fireflies at Night
🐄 Farm Chores OR 🌻 Gardening
🌭 Cookout OR 🍕 Pizza Night
🐟 Fishing OR 🚶 Nature Walk

Tell us your summer favorites — and feel free to add your own “This or That” in the comments too! ☀️

05/15/2026

Interested in learning more about food animal processing and meat cutting? 🥩🔪

Ohio State University Extension meat specialists are offering the 2026 Buckeye Fresh Mini Meat Cutting Workshops this July at Ohio State’s Animal Sciences Building in Columbus. Participants will gain hands-on experience and learn about anatomy, meat quality, food safety, cutting guidelines, processed meats, and more!

📅 Workshop Dates:
Tuesday, July 14 & Wednesday, July 15
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

📍 Location:
OSU Animal Sciences Building – Columbus, OH

💲 Cost: $150 for both days
👥 Open to anyone age 18+ interested in meat processing or currently working in the industry.

🔗 Register online: https://go.osu.edu/meatcuttingwkshp

Questions? Contact Dr. Lyda G. Garcia at [email protected]

See flyer below for full details! ⬇️

05/14/2026

🌱 What’s Growing in Your Garden, Coshocton County? 🌱

Planting season is in full swing across Ohio, and we’d love to see what’s growing in your gardens this spring! 🌼🥕🍅

Drop a photo in the comments of:
🌱 Seedlings you’ve started
🥕 Your vegetable garden
🌸 Flowers in bloom
👨‍🌾 Kids helping plant
🚜 Raised beds, containers, or backyard plots

Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned grower, share what you’re excited to grow this year!

We’re also sharing the Ohio Gardening Calendar from Ohio State University Extension to help guide planting dates, frost dates, and seasonal gardening tips for Ohio gardeners. 📅🌿

Happy planting! ☀️🌱

05/11/2026

🕷️ Tick season is here in Ohio — and the risks are growing.

In this Ohio Tick Update for Spring 2026, Dr. Tim McDermott with OSU Extension Franklin County shares important information for families, pet owners, and livestock producers across the state.

🔍 Key highlights from the video:
• Ohio has gone from 1 medically important tick species to 5 in just 20 years
• Ticks are active year-round — not just during the summer months
• Some tick-borne diseases can be transmitted in as little as 15 minutes
• Lyme disease cases in Ohio continue to rise dramatically
• The Lone Star Tick is linked to Alpha-gal syndrome (red meat allergy)
• The invasive Asian Longhorned Tick poses a serious threat to livestock and herd health

🐶🐄 Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, spending time outdoors, or raising livestock, this update includes practical prevention tips and important safety information for Ohioans.

🎥 Watch the full video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKOl-v1j_VM

Ohio is home to several species of ticks that affect humans, pets, and livestock in various ways. Tim McDermott, DVM with OSU Extension Franklin County, debu...

05/08/2026

Our Community Development Educator, Evelyn Morrison, started this new position strong! She has now accepted a different job, so our CD educator position is open for hire. The application period closes May 15. Please share with someone who has an interest in community development work in Coshocton County.
https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCareers/job/Extension-County-Offices/Extension-Educator--Community-Development---Coshocton-County_R149878-1?locations=65fe018a8c111001b12f5f8e2c170000

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

And that's a wrap on the "Real Money. Real World." program for this 2025-26 school year! Thank you to all our volunteers at the spending simulation day at Coshocton High School. It is always great to spend time with Mr. Allison's students. Thank you Coshocton CARES College/Career Access Program for your cooperative support of this program in our local school districts!