Ohio State University Extension, Medina County

05/27/2026

We have a few spots left for our June 8th Safe Sitter class! Sign up by Friday at www.go.osu.edu/medinasafesitter26 !

Great summer opportunity for your child! Register at www.go.osu.edu/medinasafesitter26
Questions? Comment below or email [email protected].

05/26/2026

Get your hay tested at reduced cost through OSU Extension.
$15 for first sample, $20 for each additional sample. Test includes: Dry matter content, TDN, crude protein, ADF, NDF, Ash, Fat, C, P, K, RFV. Samples MUST be taken with a forage probe (available to borrow at our office) and are DUE TO THE OFFICE by JULY 30th.

Dry samples should be in paper bags, wet samples should be in plastic bags and FROZEN.

This video explains how to take a good representative sample test of your hay for sampling.

In order to balance rations, or accurately value hay one must know ...

05/25/2026

The Medina County Extension office will be Closed on Monday, May 25th in observation of Memorial Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 8AM.

05/22/2026

If you've been looking for a canning class- this is for you!
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

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Jan Simmons, a Medina County Master Gardener for being recognized as a Volunteer of the Year!

Each year, Medina City Schools recognizes the incredible volunteers who make a difference in students’ lives. This year, Jan Simmons, Master Gardener from the OSU Extension, was recognized as one of the district’s Volunteers of the Year.

Through her work with second-grade students at Ella Canavan and across the district, Mrs. Simmons has inspired a love of gardening, learning, and nature in countless students. Medina City Schools is grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she continues to make throughout the district. MedinaSup Medina City Schools Foundation Ella Canavan Elementary PTO

05/19/2026

We are hiring in Medina County for a 4-H educator. The deadline for this position will be June 1, 2026. Screening interviews will be held on TBD. The job opening number associated with the position is R151337. to learn more and apply visit https://hr.osu.edu/careers R151337

05/12/2026

Great summer opportunity for your child! Register at www.go.osu.edu/medinasafesitter26
Questions? Comment below or email [email protected].

05/08/2026

Crabapple trees are fairly common throughout Ohio. While there is only one species native to the state, the non-native ones are not generally considered invasive.

These fruit-bearing trees produce apples that are less than 2 in. in diameter in late summer. They have lots of branches and produce white or pink showy five-petal flowers in the spring.

Learn more about crabapple trees from Jim Downs, our forestry field specialist, in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNbk8cvQxUI

05/07/2026

The Medina County Fall Foliage is in need of Host Sites for the 2026 tour (October 10th and 11th from Noon till 5 PM). The Host Sites need to be in the Guilford, Montville, Sharon, or Wadsworth Township areas and of agricultural/historical/educational. Any interested parties need to reach out to Kellie by May 29th to apply. Failure to secure enough Host Sites will result in the cancelation of the Fall Foliage Tour for 2026. Please inquire to be a Host Site to Kellie at: [email protected] See less

The Medina County Fall Foliage is in need of Host Sites for the 2026 tour (October 10th and 11th from Noon till 5 PM). The Host Sites need to be in the Guilford, Montville, Sharon, or Wadsworth Township areas and of agricultural/historical/educational. Any interested parties need to reach out to Kellie by May 29th to apply. Failure to secure enough Host Sites will result in the cancelation of the Fall Foliage Tour for 2026. Please inquire to be a Host Site to Kellie at: [email protected]