Ohio State - Carroll County Extension Office

09/11/2026

Carroll County 4-H Members and Families - It is that time of year again! We need you to call the office to sign up for your shift for parking at the Algonquin Mill Festival. This year the Festival will be October 9-11, and we need volunteers for all three days. The Carroll County 4-H Committee is supported by funds raised from parking at this event and those funds in turn go to support our 4-H youth by helping cover expenses for things like camp and fair ribbons. All Carroll County 4-H youth benefit from the funds raised at this event and we need your help to ensure its success. Call the office today at 330.627.4310 to get on the calendar.

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

Free Spaghetti Dinner! Join us at the fairgrounds Sept 26 from 4-6pm. Teen Leaders will be serving up to 200 meals free to our community to anyone in need, no questions asked!

Every year the Teen Leaders take a group leadership project. This year they chose Pantry Panic. With this project they learned ho to balance healthy, balanced meals on a budget. They also researched how to stretch those food dollars when the budget doesn't want to balance. We took a trip to Urban mission where a group of them helped stock shelves in their choice pantry, packed boxes for delivery to homebound residents and spoke in length to Urban Mission Director, Kimberly Arbaugh.

Because of this experience the club wanted to give back to their local community. We will have dine in and carry out options available!

09/08/2026

Join Family and Consumer Science educator Corinna Gromley in the second session of the Empowered Caregiver Series on Tuesday, September 22 at the Carroll County Council on Aging Inc (Friendship Center) at 6PM. Communicating Effectively teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends and health care professionals. This program is free to the public and everyone is welcome.

09/05/2026

All Ohio State University Extension offices will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We wish you all a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend and look forward to seeing you in the office on Tuesday, September 8.

09/03/2026

If interested, or have questions, please call Katrina at the Extension Office

In 2027, Ohio 4-H teens will have the opportunity to participate in two unique Global Immersion Projects:

Greece at the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, where participants will explore agricultural innovation, food production, leadership development, Greek culture, and iconic destinations like Meteora and the Mount Olympus region.

Austria at the LFS Pyhra Agricultural High School, where youth will work alongside Austrian students, explore agriculture and food systems, visit Vienna, hike in the Alps, and gain real-world international experience.

These experiences are designed for Ohio 4-H members who are curious about the world, passionate about agriculture, and ready to develop their leadership skills.
To apply, youth must first receive a nomination from an Ohio 4-H Professional. Then applications are sent directly to those nominated.

Nomination deadline: September 30

Interested Ohio 4-H members should contact their county 4-H Professional at their local Extension office to learn more about the nomination and selection process.

More information about these and all 2027 Global and Cultural Immersion experiences can be found on the Ohio 4-H Youth Development Cultural Immersion webpage: https://ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/cultural-immersion-projects

09/01/2026

Teamwork makes the 4-H dream work!

🤝 Teamwork makes the dream work! 🌟

Learning how to communicate, collaborate, and support one another are valuable skills for life. This 4-H activity helps youth build strong teamwork habits through fun, interactive challenges. 💚

👉 Use this link to try the activity: https://bit.ly/3RHDX5d

08/28/2026

4-H Members - This weekend is a great weekend to complete your Honor Member forms, Achievement Record forms (for 5th year Honor Members and up), Honor Club forms, and Officer Books. All forms and books are due by 4PM on Monday, August 31. Forms are available on our website or in the office.

4-H Members - 2026 Honor Forms, Club Honor Forms, and Achievement Records (Fifth Year and up) are due to the Carroll County Extension Office by 4PM on Monday, August 31. Forms are available in the office, or by download at https://carroll.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h-forms-and-documents

08/28/2026

A reminder that tickets for the 2026 Farm Science Review are available for purchase at the Ohio State Extension Office in Carroll County. Stop by today to get your tickets for this fun and educational event!

Tickets for are officially on sale! 📣

Get your tickets online at fsr.osu.edu, or at Ohio State University Extension offices now for $10. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Children five and under get in free.

08/27/2026

Apple season is here! Visit the links below for tips on apple preservation. How do you plan to use apples this fall?

Preserving Apples?
Apples are one of the most versatile fruits - they can be eaten fresh, frozen, canned, dried, or turned into pies or apple sauce.
Apples contain vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber.
One medium apple contains about 95 calories and 3 apples will weigh about 1 pound.
To decide which variety of apples will provide the best results for your salad, pie, or other apple recipes - check out the Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Apples Fact Sheet ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5507
Canning apples - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5343
Drying apples - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5347
Freezing apples - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5349
Apple Pie Filling - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5355
We can't wait to hear how you plan to use apples this fall!