Ohio State - Scioto County Extension

10/30/2026

🎉👏 Congratulations, Jo, on 25 Years! 👏🎉

Please join us in congratulating Jo on an incredible 25 years of service! 🥳 Thank you, Jo, for your dedication, hard work, and all the contributions you’ve made throughout the years. Your commitment and impact are truly appreciated!

Here’s to celebrating this amazing milestone and many more years of success! 💙🧡

10/29/2026

🦌 Hunting season will soon be here! Are you ready to safely handle and preserve your harvest?
From field to freezer, proper handling of venison is important for both food safety and quality. Our Freezing and Canning Venison fact sheet includes helpful information on:
✅ Harvesting and transporting your deer
✅ Safe storage
✅ Pressure canning
✅ Freezing venison
🥩 Be prepared before the season begins! Check out the fact sheet here:
👉🔗 https://go.osu.edu/venison
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10/27/2026

🎃 Pie pumpkins are everywhere right now! Have you thought about preserving some to enjoy later?
When it comes to home canning, remember this important safety tip: pumpkin and winter squash should be canned in cubes, not mashed or pureed. 🫙
Why? Research has found too much variation in acidity, thickness, and water activity to safely recommend one processing time for mashed or pureed pumpkin.
✅ The safe choice: Can pumpkin in cubes, then drain and puree it when you’re ready to use it for your favorite recipes.
👉 Find tested directions for safely canning pumpkin and winter squash here:
🔗 https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/canning-vegetables-and-vegetable-products/pumpkins-and-winter-squash-cubed/
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10/27/2026

We see our very own, Dennis DeCamp! Through the Ohio Youth Development Collaborative, we are able to bring great programs to schools in Scioto County!

We partner with Extension Educators in communities to offer school-based prevention programming to middle school youth.

Pictured here is Scioto County FCS Educator, Dennis DeCamp teaching students at Bloom Vernon Elementary School how to self-sooth with breathing and sensory exercises.

Prevention exercises like this can support students in times of stress and reduce the need for interventions.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Looking for a gentle way to stay active and support your health? Join OSU Extension's FREE Virtual Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention program, led by certified instructors.

Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning October 20, 2026 through December 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
📅 Register today: [www.go.osu.edu/taichisignup]

Tai Chi is a relaxing, low-impact form of movement that can help you:
✅ Improve balance and stability
✅ Increase flexibility and joint mobility
✅ Build strength and confidence in everyday activities
✅ Reduce the risk of falls
✅ Enjoy moving from the comfort of your own home

No prior experience is needed, but a web camera is required for class.

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

🍂🌱 Grow It, Taste It: Preparing for Winter! 🌱🍂

As the growing season comes to an end, it’s time to start preparing our gardens for winter! Join us for this month’s Grow It, Taste It on October 26 as we learn practical tips and techniques for getting your garden ready for the colder months ahead.

We’ll talk about ways to protect and prepare your garden, what can be done now to set yourself up for success next spring, and how to make the most of your garden even as the growing season winds down.

📅 October 26
🌱 Grow It, Taste It: Preparing for Winter

🧭 Location
Ohio State University Scioto County Extension Learning Center
502 Court Street Portsmouth, Ohio 45662

🕰️ Time
5:30-7:00pm

Come learn, grow, and taste with us! We hope to see you there! 🍎🥕🌿

09/30/2026

Sweater weather is here, and so is comfort food season! 🍂

Potatoes, pumpkins and squash from the garden or farmers market can become so many delicious fall favorites. Bake them, mash them, roast them or turn them into warm soups and tasty baked goods. 🥔🎃

Looking for ideas? Explore the Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Produce Series:

🥔 https://go.osu.edu/ohiopotatoes
🎃 https://go.osu.edu/squashpumpkin

What fall food are YOU craving right now? Tell us below! 👇