OSU Extension Cuyahoga County

09/04/2026

Please consider joining us at our next MVEG Field Day at Bay Branch Farm in Cleveland, OH, to learn all about High Tunnel Tomato Production in a hands-on learning format led by farmers Annabel & Eric, alongside Dr. Matt Kleinhenz from OSU-Extension.

This event will be held rain or shine from 2:30-5 PM on Tues. Sept. 8, with optional hang-out time following the education & farm tour! BYOB to linger, chat, & network with other participants; snacks will be provided. Free to attend, though please RSVP to reserve your spot

Register & find more details on Eventbrite, & help us spread the word: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-vegetable-growers-field-day-high-tunnel-tomato-production-registration-1984990661503?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

08/19/2026

Join us at Harvesting Success: Growing Future Urban Farmers in Cleveland.
Ohio State University Extension will be hosting Harvesting Success: Growing Future Urban Farmers on October 24th, 2026. This free one-day event, held in cooperation with the USDA Farm Service Agency, will bring together youth, educators, urban farmers, and community leaders to explore educational pathways, mentorship opportunities, and practical resources that support the development of the next generation of urban agriculture leaders.
The event will be hosted at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Metropolitan Campus Center (MCC 201) on Saturday, October 24th, from 10 AM - 4 PM. Registration is required and lunch will be provided.
If you are passionate about educating youth and young people about urban agriculture, this is a great opportunity to connect. Throughout the event, our invited speakers will answer questions live and share experiences in four panel sessions including On-Farm Youth Training Programs, USDA Youth Programs, Campus Learning-by-Doing Experiences, and Farm-to-School Programs. Representatives from local and state organizations and vendors will exhibit resources, products, and services that supports youth urban agriculture education.
For more information and registration for the event, please visit http://go.osu.edu/harvestingsuccess.

08/17/2026

The Cuyahoga County Fair has come and gone. The 4-h kids had a blast exploring the 4-H booth in the Jr. Fair Building. Activities included painting personalized jigsaw puzzles, guessing what food fair looks like under a microscope and playing with magnetic blocks.

08/12/2026

Youth making garlic & herb vinegar at the Cuyahoga County Extension's 4-H booth at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market, July 30th, 2026. Find more about 4-H in Ohio Here: https://ohio4h.org/ Find a local farmers market here: https://www.usdalocalfoodportal.com/fe/fdirectory_farmersmarket/?source=fe&directory=farmersmarket&location=&x=&y=

08/05/2026

Join the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cuyahoga County for Fall Seminar

*Open to the Public - Come learn with us!

This all-day seminar will cover everything from tree pathogens and gardening with continuous color to the birds of prey in Ohio skies. We will also cover safe and effective use of herbicides, get an update on TICKS in Ohio, and much more!

When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 / 8:15 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Educational Service Center / 6393 Oak Tree Blvd. / Independence, OH (near I-77 & Rockside Road)
Keynote: Enrico Bonello, OSU Professor of Plant Pathology, will discuss why forest pathogens and insect invaders kill our trees.
Cost: $65.00 - includes lunch

*Follow this link to learn more:

https://cuyahogamg.org/fs/

*Follow this link to register:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fadj3qx?mode=preview&source_id=87e4dc6d-ec73-4c00-baa5-90727a92891c&source_type=em&c=

08/04/2026

Join us in celebrating National Farmers Market Week. Find one near you! https://ohioproud.org/farm-markets-all/farmers-market-search/find-a-farmers-market/ #!directory/map

Farmers markets throughout Ohio play an important role in the nation's food system — from increasing access to nutritious food to stimulating local economies.

As we celebrate National Farmers Market Week, we are grateful to the Ohio producers and consumers who support these markets. Feel free to drop a comment below with the name of your favorite market to frequent.

Learn more about farmers market from our Live Health Live Well team: https://u.osu.edu/livehealthyosu/2026/08/04/fresh-flavor-starts-here-national-farmers-market-week/

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

Join our team! https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCareers/job/Extension-Educator--Urban-Agriculture---Natural-Resources-Community-Development---Cuyahoga-County_R155977-1

07/16/2026

https://producesafety.osu.edu/news/cyclospora-outbreak-what-growers-and-consumers-need-know

As of mid-Jun 2026, we have been experiencing an unusually large outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Cases have been reported across multiple states, with particularly high numbers in Ohio and neighboring Michigan. Health...

07/16/2026