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Dec. 01, 2025
Federal funding for SNAP-Ed ended Sept 30, 2025. In Ohio, SNAP-Ed programming continued through Nov. 12. Contact your local Extension office to find out what similar programs might be available in your area. You can also visit celebrateyourplate.org for recipes and other online tools.
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Feb. 17, 2026
The "Healing Power of Connection" Wednesday Webinar series begins March 4!
In this engaging "Wednesday Webinar" series, we’ll explore how meaningful connections strengthen teams, spark innovation, and enhance well-being at work and beyond.
March 4 - Thyme of Mindfulness: Connecting with the Environment
March 11 - Reconnecting with Yourself: Taking Care of You
March 18 - Small Acts, Big Impact: Connecting Through Volunteerism
March 25 - Connecting Habits to Happiness
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Jan. 15, 2026
ServeSafe® Trainings have become the industry standard in food-safety training and are accepted in almost all U.S. jurisdictions that require employee certification. You can be sure that these courses meet all ODH requirements.
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Nov. 10, 2025
The new 4-H year is here! An initial round of trainings was held in November. Below, you will find the make-up date information if you were previously unable to attend!
RETURNING VOLUNTEERS
If you are a returning volunteer, you will need to attend the following 'ALL VOLUNTEER' training:
DATE: Saturday, January 10
TIME: 10 a.m.
LOCATION: Pike County Extension Office
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Nov. 10, 2025
Thanksgiving and Christmas are fast approaching! Are you planning on fixing a turkey this holiday season? This video contains some great tips and reminders to ensure your holiday turkey is safe and delicious to eat! Featuring Tammy Jones, FCS educator from Pike County, and Lisa Barlage, FCS educator from Ross County.
Watch the video at this link!
Happy holidays!
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Jun. 30, 2025
Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for spotted lanternfly (SLF) nymphs this time of year.
SLF nymphs go through four stages—first, they’re black with white dots white, and then they turn black and red with white dots. Adults typically appear in late June.
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Jun. 30, 2025
The purpose of the Ohio Crop Perfomance Trials is to evaluate varieties, brands and blends for yield, and other characteristics. The results are published to provide a source of objective information from various locations in Ohio on the relative performance of seed currently available to Ohio farmers on several crops: Alfalfa and other forages, Corn, Silage, Soybeans, and Wheat.
Click on the following links for reports on:
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Feb. 17, 2025
How to safely store eggs and find alternatives amid rising prices!
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With egg prices soaring due to supply chain disruptions and avian flu impacts, many consumers are looking for ways to stretch their egg supply while ensuring food safety. Experts at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) offer key insights into safe egg storage, viable substitutes, and the economic factors behind the price hikes.
Maximizing egg shelf life
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Feb. 10, 2025
Soil tests provide more helpful information on soils than any other resource. It is an inexpensive way to maintain good plant health in lawns and landscapes, and to maximize productivity of vegetable gardens and fruit crops. Soil test results pinpoint plant nutrient needs and soil test lab recommendations guide fertilizer applications so just the right amount is used. Test results also provide information for making plant selection decisions based on “the right plant in the right place” and a soil test can help diagnose what went wrong if good plants go bad.
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Aug. 20, 2024
OSU Extension Pike County is proud to join our county's educators in providing research-based instruction and materials to youth of all ages! If you are an educator and would like us to present relevant material to your students, contact our office at 740-289-4837. Click on an image below for a better look at what we have to offer.
