News

  1. Guernsey County Extension Office Closed to walk-ins July 17 & 18, 2025

    Jun. 11, 2025

    Due to the entire Fairgrounds being rented for an outside event, the Guernsey County Extension Office will be closed for walk-ins on July 17 and 18, 2025.  The staff will be teleworking during this time and will be available for phone calls and emails.

    The office will officially be back open for business on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

    While the Extension office will be open  July 14-16, 2025, be aware that if you are visiting us at our office, you are likely to encounter a lot of trucks and equipment being moved into the fairgrounds.

  2. Tai Chi for Arthritis

    Jun. 27, 2025

    Join Ohio State University Extension in learning Tai Chi. This new program series presented by Caitlin Smith, Guernsey County Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, slowly strengthens muscles and joints and helps reduce the risk of falling. This form of Tai Chi can be completed seated or standing.

  3. June/July 2025 4-H Newsletter is Available

    Jun. 26, 2025

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

  4. East Central Grazing Alliance Workshops 2025

    Jun. 24, 2025

    The East Central Grazing Alliance is a joint effort between Belmont County, Guernsey County, Monroe County and Noble County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, along with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio State University Extension and the Natural Resource Conservation Services, to further our mission of promoting best management practices of natural resources in grazing systems.

  5. Southeastern Ohio Hay Day 2025

    Jun. 24, 2025

    Southeastern Ohio Hay Day is returning for 2025! This field day will offer demonstrations of hay harvesting equipment, tradeshow exhibits, educational presentations, lunch, and door prizes. Admission is free and open to the public. We look forward to welcoming you to the Eastern Agricultural Research Station on Friday, July 18, 2025. Registration will open at 9 a.m. with featured content beginning at 10 a.m. The event will conclude by 4 p.m.

  6. OSU Extension Offering Hay Testing Program

    Jun. 11, 2025

    “Make hay while the sun shines”. How many times have you heard that said throughout the years? We’ve had some sunshine this spring/summer, but making first cutting “dry” hay has really been challenging for most farmers this year. Getting two or more days in a row without rain has been rare in the spring of 2025.

  7. Southeastern Region Family & Consumer Sciences newsletter - Fall 2024

    Oct. 08, 2024

    The latest version of the Southeastern Region Family and Consumer Sciences Newsletter is now available.  Click here to access the newsletter!

  8. 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

     

     

  9. 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:

  10. 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.