OSU Extension Hancock County

06/11/2026

Stop in to the Hancock County Farmers' Market this after to visit with our Jennifer, find you favorite items, and shop local

Special Guest TODAY at the farmers' market:
OSU Extension Hancock County

Our local vendors:

Good News Grass & Cattle - grass fed & grass finished beef; hamburger, roast, and steak cuts

kimberly's honey - honey, creamed honey, and beeswax

Riehm Produce Farm, LLC. - asparagus, chives, cilantro, thyme, oregano, mint, arugula, scallions, bok choy, Swiss chard, collard greens, rhubarb, spring radishes, strawberries, mustard greens, mixed kale, green kale, lettuce, spinach, Tennessee red tomatoes, Tennessee yellow tomatoes, Tennessee green tomatoes, Tennessee heirloom tomatoes, Tennessee tomatoes, onions, garlic scapes, and sugar snap peas

Roger's Honey - local honey

Taste Tempters - quick breads, yeast breads, jam, jelly, gluten-free donuts

The Baklava Lady - baklava made with local honey

The Quarry Farm's House That Is a Kitchen - artisan breads

Wild Vine Farm - flower bouquets, salad mix, microgreens, carrots, broccoli, radishes

Will's Sharp-it Shop - knives, scissors, and tools sharpened properly and at the correct angle

TODAY
4 to 6 pm
200 West Main Cross
Downtown Findlay

06/10/2026

Looking for ways to give back this summer?
United Way of Hancock County’s Do Good Days are happening every Thursday in June! Stop by for lunch, learn about family-friendly volunteer opportunities, and help support the Halt Hunger Initiative.
This is a great opportunity for 4-H members, clubs, and families to find service projects and give back to our community!
Learn more about volunteer opportunities at United Way or stop by and join the fun!

Eat lunch, paint rocks, Do Good 💓

Join us at this month's Do Good Days food truck gatherings at City Apparel+Merch for some added fun: rock painting for America 250!

Volunteers United will be present from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday in June with a goal of creating 250 inspirational rocks to hide in our community. As always, a portion of your lunch sale will be donated to the United Way's Halt Hunger Initiative. It's a win-win-win!

06/08/2026

Join us for this summer's Home Food Preservation webinar series, "Let's Preserve It!"
Tuesdays 12-12:30 p.m.
June 9: Methods of Preserving
June 23: Water Bath Canning Basics
July 7: Pressure Canning Basics
July 21: Freezing Basics
July 28: Drying Basics
Aug. 11: Making and Preserving Juice

Webinars are free, register required go.osu.edu/fpwebinars

06/04/2026

Reminder: Goat & Sheep weigh-in and tagging is this evening from 6-8pm at the Hancock County Jr Fair

Sheep & Goat Tagging & Weigh-In June 4th!

06/02/2026

Summer has finally arrived in Northwest Ohio. Find out how to stay Sun Safe by checking our this Ohio Extension Fact sheet:

https://cfaes.osu.edu/fact-sheet/keeping-sun-safe

06/02/2026

Last Chance to Register for 4-H Camp!
Today is the final day to sign up for 4-H Camp—register before noon!
Don’t miss out on an unforgettable week of fun, where you’ll make new friends, try new activities, and explore new adventures. Camp is the perfect place to learn, grow, and create lasting memories.
Sign up today before it’s too late!

Hancock County 4‑H Camp is open!
Olympics: Where dreams become a reality at 4‑H Camp Ohio
Register May 1–June 2 — spots won’t last!
Register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eG0QHIcV81rHC5g

06/01/2026

The June 2026 4-H Focus is available. See what is happening in Hancock County 4-H. Find a printable copy at https://hancock.osu.edu/.../clover-connections-newsletter

06/01/2026

Make an appointment with Jennifer to have your dial gauge tested before you start your home-canning season. Call 419-422-3851 or email Jennifer directly at [email protected] for an appointment.

🫙 Is your pressure canner ready for the season? Don’t skip this step!
A dial gauge that’s even a little off can put your home-canned food at risk.
✔️ The USDA recommends testing it every year—quick, easy, and worth it for peace of mind!
✅ Find your local Ohio State Extension office: extension.osu.edu/lao
✅ Or request a test here: go.osu.edu/pressurecannertesting
Stay safe. Can with confidence. 💪
🔁 Share to remind a fellow home canner!

05/31/2026

New Series: OSU Extension FCS Fact Sheets

Looking for trusted, research-based information you can use in everyday life? We’re excited to introduce a short series highlighting Ohio State University Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Fact Sheets!

These fact sheets are developed by OSU experts and provide reliable, practical guidance on topics that matter most—like:
🥗 Food & nutrition
💲 Money management
🧠 Mental health & wellness
👨‍👩‍👧 Family and relationships
Each post in this series will share a helpful resource you can use right away to support a healthier, stronger life.
📖 Learn more about OSU FCS Fact Sheets here:
🔗 https://fcs.osu.edu/news/fcs-fact-sheets-deliver-trusted-research-based-guidance-everyday-issues?category=Health+and+wellness

Stay tuned for our first feature!

Ohio State University Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences program offer a range of research-based fact sheets designed to provide practical, reliable information to the public. Developed by Extension specialists and Ohio State faculty often in collaboration with other land-grant university co...