Ohio State Extension - Ashtabula County

09/14/2026

Registration is open for the 2027 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Class in Trumbull & Ashtabula Counties.

The program provides 50+ hours of training in horticultural topics. At the end of training, interns have the opportunity to begin volunteering with the program. Volunteer opportunities include helping answer homeowner horticulture questions, community horticulture event, and teaching at local libraries, community groups, and more!

Please feel free to reach out to Amanda Barnum, [email protected] with any questions regarding the MGV Program!

08/26/2026

Food Preservation: Freezing & Dehydrating Virtual Class. Register here to attend: www.go.osu.edu/wwia26

07/28/2026

Interested in producing food in your home to sell?

One of our food safety specialists hosted a series of virtual webinars aimed at answering some commonly asked questions about important considerations.

While the webinars were previously recorded, the information is still important and relevant. These recorded webinars focus on:

1. What foods can be produced in-home?
2. Who can be a home baker or cottage food producer?
3. Where can home-produced foods be sold?
4. When should I reach out for help?

The answers to these questions and much more can be found in the respective recordings shared here: https://foodsafety.osu.edu/cottage-foods-home-bakeries/food-safety-webinars?utm_campaign=faes_marketing-activity_fy27&utm_content=1785244501&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

07/27/2026

07/21/2026

Paper copies of the Ashtabula County Local Food Guide are now available for pick up during open office hours at OSU Extension, 39 Wall Street, in Jefferson. 🎉

📌Our office hours are:

⏱️ Mon- Th 8:30- 4:30; Closed
between noon and one for lunch
Fridays- By appointment only

If you would like to reserve a large quantity for your place of business, employees, or customers, please contact:
Julie Wayman at [email protected] or 440-576-9008 📞

As always, the guide can be found online at: www.go.osu.edu/ashtabulalocalfoodguide 💻

07/10/2026

🚫 Just Because It Seals… Doesn’t Mean It’s Safe! 🫙
Think your canned goods are good to go because the lid popped? Think again! 👀
Safe canning is about more than a good seal — it’s about science. 🧪
Using tested, research-based recipes is the key to keeping your pantry safe and your family healthy.
✅ Get the facts.
✅ Follow the science.
✅ Preserve with confidence.
🔍 Visit Ohioline and search “food preservation” for trusted canning guidelines and fact sheets!

06/30/2026

Due to ventilation service and maintenance, the office is closed 6/30-7/2 and all staff are working remotely. Please call or email us directly. All county forms due 7/1 must be dropped in the outside mail slot.

06/29/2026

The 2026 Ashtabula County Local Food Guide is now available online! You can find it here: www.go.osu.edu/ashtabulalocalfoodguide
Paper copies will be available at area farmers' markets in mid July.
Inside the food guide you will find:

🥕A full list of farmers markets including starting on page 5
🫜Listings for all local food producing farms starting on page 8
🌽A link to an online map of local food farms on page 26
🥦A list of local restaurants featuring local food on page 48
🫛Retailers, resources, and much more!

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06/26/2026

Come join our Community Development team! This position will support local foods programming throughout the county. Applications due July 1st. Apply at: www.go.osu.edu/ashtabulacdpa

Look at this new opportunity!

06/11/2026

🌿🌞 Is your herb garden growing like crazy? It might be thyme to start preserving those fragrant flavors for later! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just love fresh herbs in your cooking, drying and freezing are great ways to make your harvest last all year long.
Check out these helpful resources to get started:
👉 Preserving Herbs: Freezing and Drying Fact Sheet
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5360
👉 Herbs All Year – Blog Article
https://u.osu.edu/livehealthyosu/2023/10/17/herbs-all-year/
👉 Savoring Ohio Produce: Onions and Herbs – Free Webinar
https://fcs.osu.edu/programs/healthy-people/food-preservation/food-preservation-webinar-series/may-31-2022-onions-and
Let’s keep those garden goodies going strong all year long! 🌱💚