Warren County Extension

06/16/2026

Food preservation season is officially here, and our professionals are hosting a series of educational workshops that focus on various food preservation methods.

June 23 | Water Bath Canning
July 7 | Pressure Canning
July 21 | Freezing
July 28 | Drying
Aug. 11 | Making and Preserving Juice

All workshops are virtual (12-12:30 p.m.). Register at the link in the comments to sign up. All meetings will be recorded and shared.

06/15/2026

Did you know your pressure canner should be tested annually to ensure it's operating accurately and safely?

The Warren County Extension Office offers pressure canner gauge testing by appointment. Regular testing helps ensure safe home food preservation and gives you confidence that your canner is reaching the correct pressure for processing foods.

To schedule an appointment, contact our office today. Get ready for canning season with peace of mind knowing your equipment is working properly!

06/05/2026

Thank you Misty for your insights and helpful information!

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06/04/2026

Left to Right--we are your Warren County ExtensionTEAM! Brooke Baker 4H Program Assistant, Kara Colvin Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development, Claire Morris Family and Consumer Science Educator, Christine Bensman Office Associate, Greg Meyer Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator, Victoria Mullins Area 12 District Director, Steve Brady Assistant Professor, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development. Photo credit to Hannah Schroeder, Summer Intern.

06/04/2026

05/28/2026

You might notice a familiar face in our office. We are excited to welcome Claire to our team once again. She is currently busy meeting community partners and OSU Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences counterparts across the state. She is excited to dive into her new role and we are grateful she chose us to launch her The Ohio State University career.

Claire earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Communication with a minor in Youth Development from The Ohio State University in 2026. During her time at Ohio State, she completed two summer internships with the Warren County Extension Office and served as the Communication and Recruitment Intern for the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership within the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES).

Originally from Greene County, Claire is passionate about developing educational and impactful communication that strengthens individuals, families, and communities. Her background in outreach, youth development, and public engagement reflects her commitment to lifelong learning initiatives and meaningful community connection.

05/28/2026

Use the link below to sign up for pressure canner testing 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!

05/27/2026

🎣 Sign up with the Warren County Park District for their Cops and Bobbers event!

A big shout out to Bass Pro Shops and our Friends of Warren County Park District for their help and support in preparing for our Cops and Bobbers Fishing Day coming up on 6/13 at Armco Park.

The Friends were awarded a grant that allowed them to purchase fishing poles to have on hand for kids who don’t bring their own. With a very generous discount on top of the grant, and our own personal shopping assistant (yay, Jeff!) they managed to get 33 poles plus three tackle boxes and supplies to help re-string poles for anyone who needs help!

Want to join us on 6/13? It’s FREE! Please register ahead of time so we can make sure to have lunch ready for you! www.WarrenCountyParks.com/events