Ohio State University Extension, Medina County

06/18/2026

From Community Development agent to Associate Dean and Director of Ohio State University Extension. Medina County is proud of David Civittolo

06/17/2026

Did you miss our first workshop, don't worry we have another on Wednesday, June 24th from 6-7pm at OSU Extension. Join us to learn how to combat and manage invasive trees & shrubs on your property. Walk-ins welcome!

06/16/2026

🚫🫙 Don’t flip your lid… or your canning jar! 🔄❌
Using the “inversion method” (turning hot, filled jars upside down) may seem like a shortcut—but it’s NOT recommended for safe home canning. ⚠️
✅ Canning lids aren’t designed for open-kettle canning or being flipped upside down
✅ Skipping proper boiling water processing can put your food—and your health—at risk
💡 For safe, delicious results every time, stick with tested recipes and trusted resources!
👉 https://ohioline.osu.edu/tags/food-preservation
Let’s keep preserving the right way! 🫛🍓🥕

06/15/2026

Please consider helping master's student Amanda Perkins by taking a survey about OSU Extension Beef Cattle programs. You can access the survey by scanning the QR code or using the link: https://go.osu.edu/beefprogramevaluation

06/11/2026

The 2026 growing season has brought nearly every weather pattern imaginable across the state, making w**d control tougher than usual. If you're facing delayed planting or replanting scenarios, check out these recommendations from State Specialist Alyssa Essman at https://agcrops.osu.edu/newsletter/corn-newsletter/2026-17/w**d-management-delayed-planting-and-replant-situations

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Sharing for our friends at the Medina Farmers Market

05/27/2026

We have a few spots left for our June 8th Safe Sitter class! Sign up by Friday at www.go.osu.edu/medinasafesitter26 !

Great summer opportunity for your child! Register at www.go.osu.edu/medinasafesitter26
Questions? Comment below or email [email protected].

05/26/2026

Get your hay tested at reduced cost through OSU Extension.
$15 for first sample, $20 for each additional sample. Test includes: Dry matter content, TDN, crude protein, ADF, NDF, Ash, Fat, C, P, K, RFV. Samples MUST be taken with a forage probe (available to borrow at our office) and are DUE TO THE OFFICE by JULY 30th.

Dry samples should be in paper bags, wet samples should be in plastic bags and FROZEN.

This video explains how to take a good representative sample test of your hay for sampling.

In order to balance rations, or accurately value hay one must know ...

05/25/2026

The Medina County Extension office will be Closed on Monday, May 25th in observation of Memorial Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 8AM.