OSU Extension - Knox County

OSU Extension - Knox County Engaging people to strengthen their lives and communities through research-based educational programming.

Learn to Grow Perennial LavenderThis class will walk you through the four key pillars of successful lavender cultivation...
05/31/2026

Learn to Grow Perennial Lavender

This class will walk you through the four key pillars of successful lavender cultivation: choosing the right variety, setting up the perfect soil, master-level watering, and essential pruning techniques.

Join the Ohio State Extension Master Gardeners on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. In the Ramser 4-H Activity Center . For more information call the office at 740-397-0401 or email Sabrina at [email protected]

05/29/2026

This is a friendly reminder that your Beef Feeder Animal Identification and Pictures are due June 1 by 12 Noon.

IF YOU ARE 4-H FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS (FFA INSTRUCTIONS BELOW):

You will need to log into your 4-HOnline profile and add an animal(s). That tab is on the left-hand side of your screen. Highlighted lines are required. Then you will:
• Click on Add an Animal
• Then click on Add a New Animal
• Animal Type = Beef/Dairy Feeder Calf
• Tag = Visual Tag
• Animal Age – Not Required
• Animal Name – Beef Feeder
• Beginning Weight – Not Required
• Beginning Weight Date – Not Required
• Animal Birthdate – Required
• Breed – Required
• Breeder Name – Not Required
• County Raised = Yes, if you want to be in eligible for Born, Bred, & Raised (must be born on your farm). If you have purchased your animal, you will mark No
• RFID Number – Full 15 digits off of the button tag - Required
• Animal Gender – Required
• Tag Number – Already Populated
• Tattoo – Not Required
• Click Next
• Add Animal Front Picture - Required
• Add Animal Left Picture – Not Required
• Add Animal Right Picture – Not Required
• Add Animal Identifier Picture = Picture of tag in the ear
• County Document – Nothing Needed
• Born, Bred & Raised – Nothing Needed
• Click Next
• Confirm Information and Submit

FFA
All youth who are showing livestock through FFA will also need to complete the animal identification and picture upload process. This year, you will upload it while you are doing your entries in your FairEntry.

If you are in FFA and 4-H, you can still use 4-HOnline to upload your beef feeder even if that is the project through FFA.

Please reach out if you have any questions,
Andrea

Don't forget to get your application in to be one of this years Livestock Ambassadors!! Deadline is 12:00 p.m. on Monda...
05/28/2026

Don't forget to get your application in to be one of this years Livestock Ambassadors!! Deadline is 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1.

Lead. Learn. Represent. Apply to be a Junior Fair Livestock Ambassador!

Ambassadors play an important role in supporting events, mentoring younger members, and promoting agriculture.

Apply at: https://go.osu.edu/2026ambassador

Applications Due: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon)

Interviews: Monday. June 15, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Applicants must be present for their interview. No alternative dates for interviews or methods of interviewing will be accepted.

If you have questions, reach out to Sabrina Schirtzinger at [email protected] or 740-397-0401.

Don’t miss your chance to join us for this year’s Cloverbud Day Camp – Kitchen Camp! Campers will take part in a variety...
05/28/2026

Don’t miss your chance to join us for this year’s Cloverbud Day Camp – Kitchen Camp! Campers will take part in a variety of food-related activities including STEM and Arts & Crafts. To cover materials, we ask that campers please pay a registration fee of $10, and registration can be completed at https://go.osu.edu/2026knoxcloverbudcamp. Snacks will be provided for campers, but campers must pack a lunch – refrigerator and microwave provided. If you have questions about Cloverbud Day Camp, please email Jackie at [email protected] or call the Extension Office.

05/27/2026

Don't forget that Andrea will be at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center, tomorrow from 4-6 pm if you need help with your FairEntries!🍀

Due to the low number of RSVPs, we are postponing the Adult and Youth Beef Quality Assurance Clinic scheduled for Saturd...
05/20/2026

Due to the low number of RSVPs, we are postponing the Adult and Youth Beef Quality Assurance Clinic scheduled for Saturday, May 23. We plan to reschedule the clinic for the fall. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

We will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
05/20/2026

We will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

05/19/2026

Ohio is home to several species of ticks that affect humans, pets, and livestock in various ways. Tim McDermott, DVM with OSU Extension Franklin County, debu...

05/18/2026

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will be at Clear Fork Middle School helping with Real Money, Real World.

‼️Don't forget to register by tomorrow for this great event! Email Sabrina at schirtzinger.55@osu.edu if you have any q...
05/18/2026

‼️Don't forget to register by tomorrow for this great event! Email Sabrina at [email protected] if you have any questions and to register.

Adult and Youth Beef Quality Assurance

Animal Handling Safety

Join the Knox County Cattlemen Association and the Ohio State
University Beef Team for a hands-on clinic dedicated to low-stress
handling and equipment safety. Presenters include: Dr. Stephen
Boyles, Emeriti Professor with Ohio State University, John Yost, ANR
Educator in Wayne County and Janessa Hill, ANR Educator in Holmes
County.

Working cattle shouldn't be a battle of wills. Whether you are a
seasoned producer or new, this workshop focuses on the techniques
and tools that keep both the livestock calm and the handlers out of
harm's way.

The workshop will begin with 50 minutes of classroom instruction.
Followed by individually traveling to a local producers handling
facility to view a live handling demonstration and utilization of a bud
box. Both portions are necessary to earn quality assurance credit.

Attending this session will allow you to obtain the Ohio Beef Quality
Assurance certificate or renew your existing certificate. Certificates
are good for three years.

Youth attending must be from Knox County and showing cattle for the 2026 enrollment year.

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
🕓 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Ramser 4-H Activity Center 700 Perimeter Drive Mount Vernon, OH
💲No cost

Live Demonstration at Bill Lawhon's Cattle Facility (Will need your own
transportation)

Register by May 19, 2026 to:
Sabrina Schirtzinger, Extension Educator Knox County 740-397-0401 or
[email protected]

Address

160 Columbus Road, PO Box 1268
Mount Vernon, OH
43050

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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