Ohio State - Ross County Extension

09/04/2026

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

We appreciate everyone who liked and shared our post for a chance to win 2 free tickets to the 2026 Farm Science Review.

The lucky winner for this year is... Gwen Grubb!

Tickets can be picked up from the Extension office at 475 Western Ave. Suite F.

09/04/2026

Preserving apples? Here are the tips to help you know which apples will be best for pies, sauce, or just eating fresh.

Preserving Apples?
Apples are one of the most versatile fruits - they can be eaten fresh, frozen, canned, dried, or turned into pies or apple sauce.
Apples contain vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber.
One medium apple contains about 95 calories and 3 apples will weigh about 1 pound.
To decide which variety of apples will provide the best results for your salad, pie, or other apple recipes - check out the Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Apples Fact Sheet ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5507
Canning apples - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5343
Drying apples - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5347
Freezing apples - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5349
Apple Pie Filling - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5355
We can't wait to hear how you plan to use apples this fall!

08/28/2026

The Farm Science Review is coming up September 22-24 and we're giving away two tickets! That's a $20 value presale, or $30 if you wait to buy them at the gates!

How to win: Like and Share this post. That simple!

If you don't already follow our page, you can get one additional entry if you visit our page and hit the "FOLLOW" button!

The winner will be chosen September 4th, 2026.

08/24/2026

Farm Science Review tickets can now be purchased for $10 at the Extension office!

08/18/2026

Feeling stressed about finances, or just looking for ways to feel better about your wellness choices? Join OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educators for our upcoming Wednesday Wellness lunch and learn webinars. "The Ripple Effect: How financial choices shape your wellness." will be offered each Wednesday in September from noon-12:30 EST. Registration for free at: http://go.osu.edu/lhlwwebinars

08/18/2026

The Pickaway and Ross County Farmers Club had a great day touring Speyside Bourbon Cooperage and Hill Farms, Chestnut Agroforestry, in Southern Ohio. And the famous The Scioto Ribber for lunch! Ohio State University Extension, Pickaway County

08/03/2026

🍓🍎 Fruit growers—have mid-season production questions? Join our FREE All About Fruit webinar series! Get live answers from Ohio State University Extension experts and hear updates from around Ohio.

📅 Aug. 4: Small Fruit Production (Noon–1 p.m.)
📅 Aug. 6: Tree Fruit Production (Noon–1 p.m.)

Register: go.osu.edu/aafae

07/29/2026

Salsa Tips:
- To safely preserve salsa you must follow a research-tested recipe.
- A Choice Salsa recipe allows you to switch out varieties of peppers for a more mild or spicy version.
- Use hot water bath canning or freezing
for safe storage. For recipes and more go to - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5339 or go.osu.edu/salsatips

Salsa Tips:
To safely preserve salsa you must follow a research-tested recipe.
A Choice Salsa recipe allows you to switch out varieties of peppers for a more mild or spicy version.
Use hot water bath canning or freezing
for safe storage.
For recipes and more go to - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5339
or go.osu.edu/salsatips

07/28/2026

The job is still open!

This is not a second educator. This is a NEW position that helps Ryan and Lisa with existing and new programs.

Get the chance to work with Ryan, Sally, Dawn, Amy and Lisa at the office

Come Join our team!

Work in the classroom and community teaching about food, gardening, community wellness, leadership and more. Help support Ryan and Lisa as we plan to reach new heights together here at Ohio State University Extension Ross County!

07/17/2026

Come Join our team!

Work in the classroom and community teaching about food, gardening, community wellness, leadership and more. Help support Ryan and Lisa as we plan to reach new heights together here at Ohio State University Extension Ross County!