OSU Extension Adams County

13/05/2026

OSU Extension Adams County wrapped up the Spring 2026 Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist course. We want to thank the participants, state specialists, volunteers, and local naturalists who helped make this program a huge success! Our participants spent over 40 hours of combined classroom and field instruction learning about ecological concepts, aquatic life, geology, soils, botany, forests, insects, birds, mammals, reptiles & amphibians, and climate & weather. An Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist is an individual with a passion for the natural world who wishes to attend training and use his or her knowledge by giving back to the community through volunteer service. We look forward to seeing the great work this group will bring to our community.

11/05/2026

INTRO TO GRAZING MANAGEMENT

This workshop is designed for landowners, farmers, and natural resource professionals interested in sustainable grazing practices. Learn how to improve forage quality, optimize livestock Performance, and enhance soil and ecosystem health through effective grazing management.

What you will gain:

Practical tools for designing grazing systems
Insights into balancing productivity with sustainability
Networking with other producers and agency staff that can assist
with your goals.

Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 6 pm
Location: OSU South Centers
1864 Shyville Rd.
Piketon, OH 45661
Cost: FREE
Registration: Go to go.osu.edu/2026grazing or call 740-289-4837

28/04/2026

Our office will be closed tomorrow morning. We will be open after lunch. Sorry for the inconvenience.

20/04/2026

🌿 Volunteer at the Venture Productions Greenhouse 🌿
Join their team of friendly, plant-loving volunteers!
Every hour you spend helps support vital programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in Adams County.
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🌼 WHAT YOU’LL DO
• 🌱 Keep it Green: Water and care for flowers and plants
• 🪴 Help it Grow: Assist customers and process sales
• 💚 Make a Difference: Create a welcoming environment
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🌟 NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Just bring a positive attitude and willingness to help.
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⏰ FLEXIBLE SHIFTS
Weekday Evenings: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Weekends: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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🌿 ALSO HIRING FOR 2027 GREENHOUSE MANAGER
Lead and manage greenhouse operations while making a meaningful community impact.
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📞 READY TO GET STARTED?
📍 11516 St Rt 41, West Union, OH 45693
📞 Contact Jenny Stamper at 937-544-2823 to sign up or learn more!

03/04/2026

Garden season is right around the corner. No garden space? No problem!

Join OSU Extension Adams County to learn how to garden in containers. These basics of container gardening will help get you started so that you can enjoy fresh produce or have beautiful flowers blooming this season. This event is free, but please register by April 20th.

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5:30pm-7pm
Where: Adams County Extension Office
836 Boyd Ave.
West Union, OH 45693
Cost: FREE
Register here: go.osu.edu/AdamsContainer, or email: [email protected], or call 937-544-2339.

28/03/2026

27/03/2026

🌲Tree Seedlings Have Arrived!!🌲
We still have White Pine and Norway Spruce available. These seedlings need to go in the ground ASAP! If you are interested, stop by the office and pick up a pack while supplies last!

26/03/2026

Registration is still open!
This is open for agronomic and specialty crop producers to cover the 2026 outlook on w**ds, insects, and disease challenges

What's Pestering You?

Join us for a brief update and 2026 outlook on climate trends and key w**d, insect, and disease challenges affecting agronomic and specialty crops. We’ll also host smallâ��group discussions to hear directly from farmers about their priorities and concerns. Your input will help shape our future research and educational programs. A complimentary breakfast will be provided. This event is free, and farmers of all crop types and operation sizes are encouraged to attend.

When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 9am-11:30am
Where: OSU South Centers
1864 Shyville Rd.
Piketon, OH 45661
Cost: FREE
Register here: go.osu.edu/pest or call 614-247-9680

25/03/2026

Today ag juniors and seniors from Peebles High School and Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center participated in Ag Reality. This farm based simulation tasks students with creating a farm plan for 300 acres and maintaining cash flow statements and a farm balance sheet. They work with real world agribusinesses to buy and sell seed, fertilizer, equipment, livestock, insurance, buildings, timber, fence, crop insurance, meet with financial professionals to establish operating and equipment loans, and work with government agencies to explore programs and opportunities. Students participate in a mock auction, hear about career pathways and life advice from vendors, and work with Extension professionals to create their business plans. The day is rounded out with a “Reality Check” where they are given average yields and prices from a year in recent history to determine if they were profitable or not.
Thank you to all our community members, businesses, and students that participated today! This program offers valuable, real world, lessons for participants.

Thank you to the OSU Alumni Club of Adams and Brown Counties and Adams County Farm Bureau for sponsoring this event!

19/03/2026

Feels official now that we’re properly branded! We are now located at 836 Boyd Avenue, West Union, just outside the fairgrounds gates. Stop in and see us.

13/03/2026

What's Pestering You?

Join us for a brief update and 2026 outlook on climate trends and key w**d, insect, and disease challenges affecting agronomic and specialty crops. We’ll also host smallâ��group discussions to hear directly from farmers about their priorities and concerns. Your input will help shape our future research and educational programs. A complimentary breakfast will be provided. This event is free, and farmers of all crop types and operation sizes are encouraged to attend.

When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 9am-11:30am
Where: OSU South Centers
1864 Shyville Rd.
Piketon, OH 45661
Cost: FREE
Register here: go.osu.edu/pest or call 614-247-9680