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  1. Ohio Victory Gardens

    Apr. 20, 2023

    Ohio Victory Gardens

    Can you dig it?!

    We’re excited to partner with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to give out FREE sample seed starter packets to 300 people!

    Please stop by the following locations to pick up carrot, cucumber, lettuce and sunflower seeds:

    Pickaway County Main Library, April 29, 2023,10:00am - 11:30am

  2. Wild Parsnip: Look But Don't Touch

    Apr. 17, 2023

    Wild Parsnip: Look But Don’t Touch

    Author  Joe Boggs

    Published on April 4, 2023

  3. National Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Week

    Mar. 23, 2023

    Twenty-five years ago Lyn Fisher and Martha Beck had a dream to establish a program to train gardening enthusiasts in research-based gardening techniques, then to use that knowledge to teach the general public. Lyn and Martha, had heard of such a program called Master Gardener Volunteers, sponsored by The Ohio State University Extension.

  4. OSU Extension to Host Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference - March 11th, 2023- in Mansfield, Ohio

    Jan. 23, 2023

    Ohio State Extension announced plans to host a Small Farm Conference in Mansfield Ohio on March 11, 2023.  The theme for this year’s Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference is “Sowing Seeds for Success.” 

  5. Annie's Project Farm Management Education for Farm Women

    Sep. 08, 2022

    Annie’s Project is an educational program dedicated to strengthening women’s roles in the modern farm enterprise.

  6. Urban Agriculture Pest Management Webinar Series

    Jul. 08, 2022

    Urban Agriculture Pest Management Webinar Series

  7. Poison Hemlock and Wild Parsnip: Control Them Now!

    Jun. 14, 2022

    Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum L.) and wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa L.) are combined in this report because these invasive non-native weeds are increasingly found growing together in Ohio.  However, the defense chemicals of these weeds are very different and have vastly different modes of action.  This is important to understand relative to management options as well as medical treatments for exposure to these highly dangerous weeds. 

  8. Spring Into Wellness Email Challenge

    Mar. 21, 2022

    The weather is warming up and now is the time to “Spring Into Wellness!” Join our 6-week email challenge to learn healthy tips, play BINGO, and have fun! Be sure to SIGN UP now: go.osu.edu/lhlwpickaway

  9. Agriculture Policy and Outlook Meeting

    Jan. 18, 2022

    Agriculture Policy and Outlook Meeting

    Date: Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

    Time: 8:00am Breakfast, 8:30am Program

    Location: Emmett Chapel, 318 Tarlton Road, Circleville, OH 43113

    RSVP: Register online by 1/28/2021 at: go.osu.edu/pickawayoutlook

    Cost: $10.00 per person, cash or check, collected at the door

    Speakers:

  10. Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Programs

    Jan. 14, 2022

    Dates: January 31, 2022 and March 3, 2022

    Location: Pickaway County Public Library 1160 N. Court St., Circleville, Ohio 43113

    Time: 12:30-4:30pm

    Categories Offered: Core, 1, 2, 3, 6, 15P

    Cost: $20.00 cash or check at the door.

    Registration: RSVP is required. Call the Pickaway County Extension Office at 740-474-7534.

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