Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

06/17/2026

If you're interested in "commercial" scale composting, don't miss this on June 24 and 25!

06/16/2026

Learn more about the Summer Judging Workship slated for June 22 "Ingredients for Successful Summer Judging" at the Ag Center!!

This week on the Fairfield County OSU Extension Farm Page, Connie S...

06/16/2026

Galls may attack poison ivy similar to the way they attack fragrant sumac! Learn more in this recent BYGL post: https://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/2647

06/15/2026

Our office will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Monday June 22. Take time to reflect on our nation's history and celebrate freedom.

06/15/2026

Did you know fall webworms arrive long before fall? Here's the rest of the story: https://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/2646

06/14/2026

Want to learn more about food animal processing? Ohio State University Extension meat specialists are offering this two-day workshop in July!

06/13/2026

This is not freeze damage. Here's full story: https://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/2645

06/12/2026

Did you know there are three main types of exposure to poison ivy that include direct contact, indirect contact, and breathing in ash or smoke from burning plants? Learn more facts above poison ivy exposure in this piece!

Poison ivy rash isn’t contagious – but this is how it really spreads.

06/11/2026

If passed, the Homegrown Fertilizer Act would provide USDA grants and direct or guaranteed loans to “assist eligible entities in increasing or expanding the manufacturing, processing, and storage of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives in the United States.”

Throughout the first half of this year, we have reported on the rising costs of fertilizer and other inputs here on the Ag Law Blog. We talked about the introduction of the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act here, we’ve discussed the class action lawsuits making price fixing allegations...

06/10/2026

It seldom ends well for trees planted in parking lot islands . . . here's why: https://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/2634