Ohio State - Licking County Extension

06/01/2026

This week we kick off our summer series on canning...Be sure to join us.

June 4 Water Bath Canning
Bryn Du Mansion
5:00pm

We hope to see you there!

Register at: go.osu.edu/26lcfoodpreservation

Ready to preserve the harvest like a pro?
Our summer canning classes are almost here:

✨ Water Bath Canning — June 4
✨ Pressure Canning — July 9
✨ Drying Fruits and Vegetables — August 6

All classes will be held at Bryn Du Mansion

Whether you're brand‑new or brushing up your skills, these workshops will give you the confidence to fill your pantry with homemade goodness. Spots go fast—mark your calendar.

Be sure to register go.osu.edu/26lcfoodpreservation

06/01/2026

We're looking for Junior Fair exhibitors to serve as mentors!
If you plan to exhibit dairy heifers, dairy feeders, goats, poultry, rabbits or sheep - this may be just the opportunity that you're looking for to share your love for your project animals with another youth in our community! Please consider...

06/01/2026

Sheep and Goat project members...
Highly Recommend!

05/27/2026

Did you know that it is recommend to have your lid tested every year? If you did not know or have not had your canner lid tested reach out to our office and get yours tested!

🫙 Is your pressure canner ready for the season? Don’t skip this step!
A dial gauge that’s even a little off can put your home-canned food at risk.
✔️ The USDA recommends testing it every year—quick, easy, and worth it for peace of mind!
✅ Find your local Ohio State Extension office: extension.osu.edu/lao
✅ Or request a test here: go.osu.edu/pressurecannertesting
Stay safe. Can with confidence. 💪
🔁 Share to remind a fellow home canner!

05/27/2026

Let’s Preserve It!
A summer series of webinars

Webinars are free, register required go.osu.edu/fpwebinars

Join us for this summer's Home Food Preservation webinar series, "Let's Preserve It!"
Tuesdays 12-12:30 p.m.
June 9: Methods of Preserving
June 23: Water Bath Canning Basics
July 7: Pressure Canning Basics
July 21: Freezing Basics
July 28: Drying Basics
Aug. 11: Making and Preserving Juice

Webinars are free, register required go.osu.edu/fpwebinars

05/21/2026

In observance of Memorial Day our office will be closed Monday May 25. We hope you enjoy long weekend and we look forward to seeing when the office reopens May 26 at 8:30am

05/21/2026

Tick Talks starting today May 21st @ Bryn Du Mansion, we hope to see you all there starting at 7:00pm

TICK Talks
With tick activity increasing across Ohio, Ohio State is offering Tick Talks. Here in Licking County we will be offering 3 Talks coming up soon, be sure to check one of these talks out to learn more!
TICK Talks Locations:
May 21 @ Bryn Du Mansion 7:00pm
May 26 @ Lakewood Library 7:00pm
June 8 @ Johnstown Library 7:00pm
For more information call: 740-670-5315

05/19/2026

There have been multiple positive Theileria results in Licking, this is carried by the Asian Longhorns Tick. There are Three meetings in Ohio you are welcome to attend to learn more with the closest at Muskingum Livestock June 16th, 2026 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. University Experts and Veterinaries will be on hand to answer your questions.