OSU Extension - Knox County

08/27/2026

Shirts are ready to be picked up at our office at 160 Columbus Road right behind Columbia Elementary. The shirts are $20. Please bring cash or a check made out to OSU Extension. I will be at the office today until 5 pm. We open at 8 am tomorrow.

As many of you already know, Lane Mussard, one of our 4-H members and camp counselors, was recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. I want to share an opportunity for our 4-H community and others to order a shirt to support Lane and his family on their journey.

If you would like to participate, please let us know the shirt size you would like to order. We will collect money when the orders come in. The shirts will be $20 up to XL and $25 for sizes above that. Please reserve your shirt here: https://go.osu.edu/fightingforlane

We would like to have as many orders as we can today to get the shirts in, because many will be worn at the first home football game next week.

#67 was his football number last year.

08/23/2026

We will be taking orders through Monday at 11 am. Make sure to get your orders in!

As many of you already know, Lane Mussard, one of our 4-H members and camp counselors, was recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. I want to share an opportunity for our 4-H community and others to order a shirt to support Lane and his family on their journey.

If you would like to participate, please let us know the shirt size you would like to order. We will collect money when the orders come in. The shirts will be $20 up to XL and $25 for sizes above that. Please reserve your shirt here: https://go.osu.edu/fightingforlane

We would like to have as many orders as we can today to get the shirts in, because many will be worn at the first home football game next week.

#67 was his football number last year.

08/21/2026

As many of you already know, Lane Mussard, one of our 4-H members and camp counselors, was recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. I want to share an opportunity for our 4-H community and others to order a shirt to support Lane and his family on their journey.

If you would like to participate, please let us know the shirt size you would like to order. We will collect money when the orders come in. The shirts will be $20 up to XL and $25 for sizes above that. Please reserve your shirt here: https://go.osu.edu/fightingforlane

We would like to have as many orders as we can today to get the shirts in, because many will be worn at the first home football game next week.

#67 was his football number last year.

08/10/2026

We have your tickets to the 2026 Farm Science Review, stop in and get yours today, while supplies last!

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.

08/07/2026

Start a few weeks before school starts and ease into the back-to-school schedule. Start with small, consistent habits each day to adjust physically, build confidence, and reduce stress.
For suggestions, go to:
Helping Kid's Transition Back to School After Breaks: https://u.osu.edu/livehealthyosu/2025/01/09/helping-kids-transition-back-to-school-after-breaks/
Healthy Sleep Habits for Teens: https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/family-and-relationships/stanton-60osu-edu/healthy-sleep-habits-for-teens/
Back to School Savings: https://u.osu.edu/livehealthyosu/2025/08/07/back-to-school-back-to-saving/

07/24/2026

07/24/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Knox County Fair Species Ambassadors.
The process to become an ambassador includes filling out an application, writing and presenting an essay, and an interview.
Ambassadors represent their species for an entire year.

07/23/2026

Congratulations to all of our skillathon winners! Please remember we will recognize our winners 15 minutes before the market shows.

07/22/2026

Office Closure Notice

Our office will be closed Friday, July 24, through Friday, July 31. We will reopen on Monday, August 3.

We want to wish all of our 4-H kiddos the very best of luck during fair week! Have fun, make great memories, and enjoy every moment. We can't wait to hear all about your experiences when we're back in the office! 🍀🐓🦃🐑🐏🐖🐄🦙🐎🍀

07/13/2026

The 2026 Ohio Farm Custom Rates Fact Sheet is now available.

Setting or agreeing to custom farm rates can be a difficult farm management task, and we hope this resource, which our Farm Office team makes available, can be helpful as you go about this task.

The 2026 Ohio Farm Custom Rates Fact Sheet is now available. You can access it here: https://go.osu.edu/2026ohiofarmcustomrates?utm_campaign=faes_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1783355760&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook. While spraying and planting are always a popular rate request, we also compile information for some less common custom rates such as manure application.

Many thanks to the Ohio agricultural producers who complete the biennial survey that makes this important resource possible.