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  1. BLAST OFF! Launch your PARENTING to new heights

    Feb. 14, 2024

    BLAST OFF! is three 4-session online parenting series. The curriculum, Active Parenting, uses videos and discussion to introduce information that may help participants to improve their parenting, which also might help them to be less stressed.

    Each series focuses on parenting a specific age of children: birth to five, five to twelve, or teenagers.

    Active Parenting:  First Five Years    Mar (2024) 5, 6, 7, 8 12:30-2:30pm

  2. Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification for Private Applicators

    Jan. 10, 2024

    Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification for Private Applicators

  3. 2024 Food Safety Training Classes

    Jan. 05, 2024

    Food Safety Certification

    The objective of the Ohio Department of Health’s certification in food protection rule, 3701-21-25 of the Administrative Code, is to educate and train food personnel on effective food safety practices for preventing foodborne illness. Ohio's Certification program consists of two levels of training: Person-In-Charge (formerly "level one") and Manager (formerly "level two").

  4. Holiday Hours

    Dec. 20, 2023

    We will be closed for the holidays on Monday, December 25; Tuesday, December 26; and Monday, January 1.

    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Ohio State University Washington County Extension Office staff.

  5. 4-H Recognizes Youth, Volunteers, and Locals for Achievements

    Nov. 22, 2023

    Washington County 4-H recently recognized 4-H volunteers, members and community friends at their Year-end 4-H Celebration.

  6. Office Closed - November 15, 2023

    Nov. 08, 2023

    The OSU Extension Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, to allow all staff to attend a mandatory meeting out of town.

    Regular office hours will resume on Thursday, November 16, 2023, beginnning at 8:00am.

    Thank you for your patience and understanding.

     

  7. Gather Your Gratitude

    Nov. 06, 2023

    Moving Beyond the Obligatory Grace Before Turkey: The Benefits of Practicing Regular acts of Gratitude

  8. Field to Fork: Whitetail Workshop

    Oct. 11, 2023

    Tuesday, November 7, 2023 beginning at 6:00pm

    Program is FREE, but please register by October 31, 2023.

    Topics include:  Hunting Regulations, Leasing your Land for Hunting, Field Dressing, Cutting the Carcass, Preparing Venison for the Table, Preserving Your Venison, and Q & A

    Location:  Fort Frye High School, Ag Room, 420 Fifth Street, Beverly, OH  45715

    Sponsored by: Amanda Bohlen, OSU Extenison Washington County; Hannah Swope, Washington Soil & Water; and Kaitlynn Hodges, OHio Farm Bureau

  9. County 4-H Awards Application

    Aug. 31, 2023

    Now is the time to submit your application for County Awards. The County 4‐H Awards Program consists of three categories: project pin awards, special pin awards and trip awards. Members may win up to a total of four awards ‐ two project pins, one special pin, and one trip. Below are the links to the application in various formats. As always, please call if you have questions.

  10. Bring One.. Take One Flower and Seed Exchange

    Aug. 03, 2023

    Saturday, August 26, 2023

    Bring plants @ 9am

    Plant Exchange starts exactly @ 10am

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