OSU Extension, Delaware County Ag

05/14/2026

Knox County OSU Extension and the Ohio State University Beef Team invite you to a free Beef Quality Assurance: Animal Handling Safety workshop on May 23, 9–11:30 AM. This training includes classroom instruction and a live handling demonstration. Open to adults and Knox County youth showing cattle in 2026. Registration closes May 19.

05/14/2026

Want to learn more about food‑animal processing? Ready to dive into hands‑on meat cutting? Join us July 14–15 from 8 AM to 5 PM at the OSU Animal Sciences Building in Columbus for a two‑day workshop packed with practical skills, food safety insights, and guided cutting sessions. Perfect for anyone 18+ interested in the meat processing industry!

05/12/2026

On May 27, Michelle Wallace of Central State Extension is hosting a workshop designed for beginning farmers at Seminary Hill Farm.
Participants will gain knowledge in:
• Developing a crop plan aligned with production capacity and market demand
• Succession planting and season extension strategies
• Yield forecasting and revenue planning
• Risk management and diversification
• Identifying and addressing equity barriers in small-scale agriculture
Make sure register through the QR code!

05/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Mother’s Day Floral Design Workshop! We absolutely loved seeing everyone’s beautiful arrangements, each one turned out amazing. We hope you not only enjoyed the experience, but also left with some new knowledge and inspiration for growing your own cut flowers at home!

05/08/2026

Don't miss your chance to see how you can incorporate Native Plants into your HOA entrance.
Use this link or the QR Code to register for this FREE presentation. 🌼
https://tinyurl.com/NativePlant-June13

05/06/2026

The Delaware County Master Gardener Association is hosting a Native plant online sale! The order placement window opens on June 1st at 8am and will close on June 10th at 12pm! Make sure to place your orders in that time frame. These natives have been all grown by our DCMGA members!

05/04/2026

There is still time to join us!

The Aging Team will be hosting this webinar series next month. This series will focus on mental wellness of older adults and their care partners, particularly centered around social connection. Hope you can join us!

05/04/2026

It's National Native Plant Month! Want to support beneficial wildlife by planting natives, but don't know where to start? We have the guides for you! The "Plant by Number" gardening guides outline exactly what you should plant, how many plants you'll need, and how you can arrange them in your garden. Available guides include: bumble bees, specialist bees, butterflies and moths, birds, good garden bugs, and shady spaces.

Check them out: https://u.osu.edu/plantbynumbers/

04/30/2026

We are about 1 week away form our Mother's Day Floral Design Workshop!! We currently have 2 spots left!! Make sure to register and pay to reserve your spot. Call us or email [email protected] with questions!

Need something fun and educational to do Mother’s Day weekend? We have just the thing for you!

Emmalee Facemyer our Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources and Horticulture will be hosting a flower design workshop!

In this class you will learn about easy to grow cut flower varieties that give you blooms all summer long. As well as learning the basics of floral design and techniques to make your arrangements look balanced and full!

Register at the QR code below. Limited spots! $45 per person covers all your materials just make sure to bring floral scissors or pruners! If you have questions please call our office.

04/30/2026

Licking County MGV Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. 8:30am-3:00pm.
At the Learning Garden at OSU Extension 771 E. Main St. Newark