Jackson County OSU Extension

09/03/2026

August was a busy month for our rainfall collectors in the townships! Most of the townships saw around 5 – 6 inches of rain, however our Milton township collector saw over a foot of rain! The county was above average for the rainfall in the month of August, as historically it is around 3 inches of rain for the month. Average temperatures are beginning to drop as fall is approaching soon. As we hit 2,600 growing degree days (GDDs), we can predict that the corn crop has stopped growing and will begin drying down for harvest.

09/02/2026

There are several opportunities for 4-H exhibitors to get some extra ring time in this month. Check out these open show opportunities offered by our very own 4-H Livestock and Horse Committees. You won't want to miss them!

08/31/2026

The September 2026 monthly 4-H newsletter is now available online and in your email. 🍀

08/31/2026

Fair Livestock Sale Check info for 4-H’ers! 🍀

08/31/2026

Join the Jackson County Farmers Club at the Steve Parker Farm for a night of agricultural education, fun, and fellowship. You will not want to miss the farm tour and the famous pit-roasted beef! You can also see antique tractors and enjoy the Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District Hay show!

08/28/2026

Curious about what’s going on in the front field? Check out this week’s Farm & Forrest! 🌾

What’s going on at the Jackson Agricultural Research Station (JARS)? That has been the question of the month here at the Extension Office, with all the recent changes in the field right next to State Route 93. As you drove past, you may have seen our farm team working hard on putting up fence, wor...

08/26/2026

Save the Date! Fall Hunter Education Class. Registration opens on September 24th!

08/26/2026

Join us on September 2, 2026, for the next session on…

Food Preservation: Freezing & Dehydrating

Join us to learn safe and effective methods for preserving food at home through freezing and dehydrating. This program will explore the benefits of food preservation, including reducing food waste, extending shelf life, and maintaining quality and nutrition.

Register for the entire series using this link one time.

Join us for a virtual webinar series every first Wednesday of the month, designed just for women who want to... LEARN more about agriculture or a specific topic that impacts agriculture together, informally GROW their personal knowledge or expertise in and/or around an agricultural topic or related....

08/25/2026

Hey 4-H’ers! Check out this NEW and exciting opportunity! 🐓🍗🍀

NEW FOR OHIO 4-H!

Ohio 4-H is excited to introduce the Chicken & Turkey Barbecue Contest for senior 4-H members ages 14–18!

📅 October 3, 2026

For our first year, participants will take part in a workshop in the morning and a mock contest in the afternoon to learn the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference contest format, understand scoring and expectations, improve food preparation techniques, and put their skills to the test.

🏆 Represent Ohio at Nationals!
Following the 2026 program, one Chicken BBQ participant and one Turkey BBQ participant will be selected to represent Ohio at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference!
National Contest Dates: November 18-19, 2026

The day will include:
- Contest overview and barbecue demonstration
- Mock Chicken & Turkey BBQ Contest
- Judges discussion and feedback
- Winner announcement

Ready to fire up the grill and represent Ohio 4-H?

👉 Register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56i4so0G5ljCJT0

Learn more about the contest and national rules:
🔗 https://ohio4h.org/chicken-and-turkey-barbecue-contest

08/25/2026

Farm Science Review tickets are on sale at the Extension Office! Don’t miss out on this excellent agricultural education opportunity! 🌾

Tickets for are officially on sale! 📣

Get your tickets online at fsr.osu.edu, or at Ohio State University Extension offices now for $10. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Children five and under get in free.