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Aug. 03, 2026
The Licking County OSU Extension Office will be open limited hours the week of the Hartford Fair as many of our staff members will be working with shows and programs at the fair that week.
From August 10th to August 14th, the office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Staff will still be responding to emails and voicemails throughout the week.
We will return to our regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the week following the fair.
We hope to see many of you at the Hartford Fair!
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May. 04, 2026
What YOU Need to Know to Stay Safe
Ohio is on the forefront of a tick invasion. Tick species have increased from one medically significant tick two
decades ago to five species today. These ticks can transmit diseases and trigger allergic reactions that may result in
serious health issues or even fatalities.
Join Dean Kreager, OSU Extension Educator, to explore the
current state of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio and discover
how to protect your family, your pets and your livestock
from these risks.
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May. 04, 2026
Food Preservation Workshop
June 4, 2026
Water Bath Canning
July 9, 2026
Pressure Canning
August 6, 2026
Drying Fruits and Vegetables
Bryn Du Mansion
537 Jones Rd., Granville
Register at: go.osu.edu/26lcfoodpreservation
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Jan. 27, 2026
This one-day conference is a great place to learn, share and network. Be surrounded by other new and beginning small producers who are facing the same day-to-day ups, downs, adventures and dilemmas as you. Reister here go.osu.edu/smallfarmconference2026
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Dec. 09, 2025
Licking County will offer two opportunities to earn recertification hours in 2026. Sessions will be held on February 11 and March 4, covering both Fertilizer (Category 15) and Pesticide training. Register by calling 740-670-5315. Click here for more information.
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Nov. 24, 2025
Our office will be closing Thursday Nov. 27 and Friday Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen Monday Dec.1 for normal business.
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Nov. 10, 2025
Join Ohio State University Extension's Diabetes team during November for Live Diabetes webinars from noon to 12:30.
Nov. 3 Healthy Holiday Foods
Nov. 10 Intuitive Eating
Nov. 17 Foot Health and Diabetes
Nov. 24 Sleep and Diabetes
Register and get the link: go.osu.edu/diabetesseries
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May. 19, 2025
Join Shari Gallup from Ohio State University Extension, for a summer food preservation series at the Bryn Du Mansion. Discover how to safely preserve food at home. Learn basic food preservation methods including pressure canning, water bath canning and drying.
Classes will be held:
June 4
July 9
August 6
Bryn Du Mansion
Register now at: go.osu.edu/lcfoodpreservation25
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Apr. 04, 2025
Join Shari Gallup, Assistant Professor/Extension Educator for a program on freeze-drying fundamentals. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how freeze-drying works, the equipment needed in freeze drying, and other practical considerations. No experience or equipment needed to participant in the class. All are welcome who want to learn more about freeze-drying.
To Register: 740-670-5315 or https://go.osu.edu/25lcfreezedrying
Class April 29, 2025 at 5:00 pm
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Mar. 05, 2025
"Saving Pollinators/Saving Ourselves"
Join us for our annual spring conference. Enjoy our talented speakers, breakout sessions, light breakfast, box lunch, garden related raffle and a variety of wonderful vendors.
Tickets will be $50.00
Our 22nd Annual Four Seasons of Gardening
Conference will be held on the
OSU Newark Campus at the
J. Gilbert Reese Center
1209 University Drive
Newark, Ohio
Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
