OSU Extension Clermont County

09/10/2026

📣 Please Note: Office Closed September 17

The OSU Extension Clermont County team will be away from the office on September 17 for a day of offsite training.

To allow our staff to fully participate in this professional development opportunity, our office will be closed and we will not be available by phone or for walk-in visits. If you need assistance, please email the appropriate staff member. Contact information for all team members is available here: https://clermont.osu.edu/about/staff

Thank you for your understanding!

09/08/2026

September MGV Library Display

🌿 Explore Our September Educational Display! 🌿 Visit the Clermont County Law Library this September and discover a variety of fascinating gardening and nature topics, including: 🍂 Saving Seeds 🦋 Monarch Butterflies 🌲 Trees with Needle-Like Leaves 🎨 Natural Dye Plants 🌷 Types of Bulbs 🥬 Perennial Vegetables: Plant Once, Harvest for Years Whether you're a gardener, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the world around you, stop by and learn something new this month!

🌿 Explore Our September Educational Display! 🌿 Visit the Clermont County Law Library this September and discover a variety of fascinating gardening and nature topics, including: 🍂 Saving Seeds 🦋 Mo…

09/08/2026

🥧🍎 Enjoy the taste of harvest season all year long! Learn how to safely preserve homemade pie fillings, including apple, blueberry, cherry, peach, and more. Perfect for quick desserts and family favorites! 🫙

👉 https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5355

🥧🍎 Preserve the taste of harvest season all year long! Canning pie fillings is a delicious way to use up extra fruit and have homemade desserts ready when you need them. Try apple, blueberry, cherry, peach, green tomato, or mincemeat pie fillings for safe, shelf-stable convenience. ✅

💡 Important tip: Use Clear Jel® (not Instant Clear Jel®) for the best texture and safe results, and don't reduce the lemon juice called for in tested recipes.

🫙One quart makes a full pie, while pints are perfect for toppings and pastries! 🫐🍒🍑

Preserving Pie Fillings - https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5355

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09/04/2026

Clermont Soil & Water Invites You to Attend Their Annual Meeting

Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District invites county residents to celebrate its 83rd year of conservation on September 10 at Winemiller Farms, 6428 Taylor Pike, Blanchester, OH 45107 beginning at 5 p.m. The event will include a homemade farm-to-plate meal sourced by multiple Clermont County farmers and prepared by Bear Creek Organic Farm. There will be live music performed by Get Down River, playing an eclectic mix of Americana Music, and drinks courtesy of Vista Grand Ranch....

Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District invites county residents to celebrate its 83rd year of conservation on September 10 at Winemiller Farms, 6428 Taylor Pike, Blanchester, OH 45107 begi…

09/02/2026

We are excited to announce we will be offering a ServSafe Manager class in October. This class meets requirements from your local department and the Ohio Department of Health as per the Ohio Food Code. 📣

Be sure to register by October 5th! 📥

Questions? Reach out to Becky at [email protected]

09/01/2026

Join Virtual Dining with Diabetes, an interactive four-session program designed to help participants build healthy habits through nutrition education, cooking strategies, and lifestyle choices that support better blood sugar management. Family members and caregivers are welcome to participate, too!

📅 Program Dates
• October 22, 2026 – Living Well with Diabetes
• October 29, 2026 – Carbohydrates and Sweeteners
• November 5, 2026 – Heart Health, Fats, and Sodium
• November 12, 2026 – Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber & Putting It All Together

🕟 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Virtual)

✅ Register today: go.osu.edu/virtualdwdfall26

Take a step toward healthier living and gain practical tools to help you manage diabetes with confidence! 🌱

08/31/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

08/27/2026

Citizen Washington Focus: March 16-21 2027

🍀Attention 4-H Members 14-18🍀 🏛️Citizen Washington Focus (CWF) will be held March 16-21, 2027! This is a change from the usual June dates, as it will be moving to the same time as Ignite by 4-H. Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) empowers 4-H aged teens between 14 and 18 to become informed and engaged citizens, while also offering expanded opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and inspiration alongside 4-Her’s from across the country .4-Hers will explore their passions, strengthen their leadership, and deepen their understanding of civic life....

🍀Attention 4-H Members 14-18🍀 🏛️Citizen Washington Focus (CWF) will be held March 16-21, 2027! This is a change from the usual June dates, as it will be moving to the same time as Ignite by 4-H. Ci…

08/27/2026

🍎 Apple Season is Here! 🍎

Looking for ways to preserve your apple harvest this fall? Apples can be enjoyed fresh, frozen, canned, dried, or made into delicious recipes like applesauce and pie filling!

Check out these helpful Ohio State University Extension resources for tips on selecting, storing, serving, and preserving apples:🍏 ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5507

How do you plan to use apples this fall? Let us know in the comments! 👇🍎

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!