News

  1. Ohio SNAP-Ed Update

    Dec. 03, 2025

    Federal funding for SNAP-Ed ended Sept 30, 2025. In Ohio, SNAP-Ed programming continued through Nov. 12. Contact your local Extension office to find out what similar programs might be available in your area. You can also visit celebrateyourplate.org for recipes and other online tools.

  2. 4-H Week featuring 4-H Kick-Off

    Feb. 06, 2026

    It's almost time for Guernsey County 4-H Week, March 1st - March 7th!  Check out all the details and how you can get involved!  Our biggest event of the week is the 4-H Kick Off on March 5th!  Check out the details by clicking here.  Guernsey County 4-H enrollment...

  3. Brewing Connections - February 2026

    Jan. 28, 2026

    Swing by for coffee and open office hours on Friday, February 13,2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at The Quaker Kitchen, 201 Pike Street, Quaker City. Emily Hornberger, Guernsey County's Agriculture Extension Educator and Mattea Schockling, Agricultural Navigator serving Noble/Guernsey/Morgan counties will be on hand to talk about whatever's on your mind.

    This month's topic is: Leasing Contracts.  It's a come-and-go space for questions, ideas, or concerns.  

  4. November 2025 4-H Newsletter is Available

    Dec. 18, 2025

    The latest version of the Guernsey County 4-H News & Notes is now available.  Click here to access the newsletter!

  5. Guernsey & Noble County Pesticide & Fertilizer Re-Certification training

    Dec. 05, 2025

    You are invited to join us for a fertilizer and pesticide applicator re-certification course on January 22, 2026. The course will be held at the OSU Extension Operations building, 16714 Wolf Run Rd., Caldwell, Ohio and is specifically designed for private applicators. This course will cover fertilizer re-certification from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. followed by pesticide re-certification from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Categories covered will be Core, 1,2,3, and 6. Re-certification is required once every three years, making this an important opportunity to maintain your certification.

  6. Inclement Weather Could Mean Office Closure

    Dec. 01, 2025

    As we enter the winter weather season, please be aware of our inclement weather policy. If inclement weather occurs and the roads are unsafe for travel, the Guernsey County Extension Office building could be closed. Staff will be responding to the emails and phone calls during this time. The staff will re-open the office as soon as the roads are safe for travel.

  7. Drought Hay Assistance

    Sep. 23, 2024

    Hay Sources:

    The Ohio Hay directory website can be found at: https://agri.ohio.gov/divisions/administration/resources/ohio-hay-directory

     

     

  8. Drought Plans

    Aug. 30, 2024

    The Drought Plan

    By Clif Little

    OSU Extension Educator Agriculture and Natural Resources, Guernsey County

    Each farm is different in terms of what practices can best help during a drought.  In the article below we will discuss some of the concerns producers can face during drought

    First report losses to:

  9. Guernsey FCS launches online relationship program to support Ohio couples

    Feb. 19, 2024

    Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or partner can be a challenge. And when you need help, finding trustworthy, effective relationship support can be just as challenging. A new project from Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences healthy relationship education can help you build the relationship you desire.