Perry County News

  1. Foodpreneur School learn how to grow your food and farm business

    Aug. 13, 2020

  2. Ohio Victory Gardens Program set to Launch

    Aug. 10, 2020

    OSU Extension and the Ohio Department of Agriculture are partnering to encourage people to plant a fall victory garden. As you may know, victory gardens are a tradition rooted in the World War I era, and involved citizens growing their own backyard gardens to supply needed food and boost national morale. The Ohio Victory Gardens program will encourage Ohioans to grow a garden to supplement their household food supply, as well as support the needs of local food banks whose supplies have been stretched thin throughout the pandemic.

  3. Rescheduled Sewing Smorgasbord for September 12th, CANCELLED

    Aug. 06, 2020

    Greetings Sewing, Quilting and Crafting Enthusiast,

  4. 2020 Farm Science Review Changes

    Jul. 31, 2020

         For the first time in it’s nearly 60 year history, the Farm Science Review, scheduled for Sept. 22 to Sept. 24 in London, Ohio will not be held in-person due to the continued spread of COVID-19 across the U.S. and Ohio. A virtual show will be implemented for 2020.

  5. Register for the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch!

    Jul. 31, 2020

    Thursday, October 8, 2020

  6. Nutritious Meals Available in Perry County

    Jun. 22, 2020

    The USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was established to fill the gap when children lose access to meals when schools are closed. Most often this occurs during summer vacation. However, during school closures related to the pandemic, meals are also being made available. You have the opportunity to supplement the food you have at home with meals and snacks for your children from local schools and community organizations.

  7. 2020 Canner Pressure Gage Testing

    Jun. 08, 2020

    Wednesday June 10th 11:00am to 1pm
    Wednesday June 24th 11:00am to 1pm

    Please click here for appointment reservation time

  8. News from the Farm Office

    May. 20, 2020

    Want to learn more about the Coronavirus Food Assitance Program?
    Details on how the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
    (CFAP) will provide financial assistance for losses
    experienced as a result of lost demand, short-term
    oversupply and shipping pattern disruptions caused by
    COVID-19. The additional details on CFAP eligibility.

    Please click here for the latest news

  9. OSU Extension’s Food Preservation Team

    May. 18, 2020

    OSU Extension’s Food Preservation team is hosting its first online open office hours starting May 19th thru July 28th,4pm.
    Each of these Tuesday sessions will be from 4:00-5:00pm.  Sessions will start with a short presentation and the remainder of time will be for open Q&A.
    The following items will be covered during this 6 week informational session:

  10. No Gym? No Problem

    May. 09, 2020

    Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator uses her prior experience as an exercise physiologist to help you find ways to stay or become active without a gym membership. Review the types of exercise and the benefits of each specific type as it relates to your physical and mental health. Already familiar with them, you still might learn some new ways to incorporate activity in to your day or how to encourage a loved one.  http://go.osu.edu/nogym  Access Password: 2R&9.Yk8.

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