Perry County News

  1. 2019 Perry County Fair

    Jun. 07, 2019

    Impotant dates for 2019 Perry County Fair. The fair dates this year are July 15th thru the 20th. June 18th is the "Special Interest Project Judging & Skillathon, 9am to 4pm at the Fairgrounds Coliseum. June 19th from 10-11:30am are Dogs & Small Animals, 11-4pm the Foods, Clothing & Misc. Project Judging with the Style Revue & State Fair Announcements @ 6:30pm. July 1st is Perry County Fair Entries Deadline this includes pen/stall & booth requests. All clubs are required to create a booth this year. July 11th is Pen/Stall set up starting at 5pm.

  2. 2019 Perry County Home & Garden Show

    Mar. 25, 2019

    Home & Garden Show and Plant Sale, May 3rd & 4th.
    Flowers - Plants - Garden Items - Shrubs - Home Improvement - Crafts - Home Decor - Landscaping
    and much more..
    Free Admission & Parking, Refreshments available
    Sponsorship Opportunities & Vendor Spaces are still available.
    Please click here for vendor contract

  3. Live Healthy Live Well Challenge

    Mar. 21, 2019

    Live Simply, Live Well: Refresh Your Wellness This Spring

    Join the Live Simply, Live Well, Refresh Challenge!!!

    Participation is Free!! Please click here for more information

  4. Small Farm Conference & Trade Show

    Jan. 08, 2019

    This two day conference is designed for small farm owners wanting to learn more about how to make their farms work better for them.
    Many topics will be offered to help landowners expand their operations.  Land owners can attend workshops and seminars taught by
    Extension professionals and industry leaders on a wide variety of agricultural enterprises. For more information and registration
    Please click here

  5. Lets Talk Turkey

    Nov. 07, 2018

    Unsafe handling and under-cooking your holiday bird
    can cause foodborne illnesses.  Here are a few tips
    from the USDA to keep your Thanksgiving safe and
    delicious!! Please click here for "A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey"

  6. Farm & Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar

    Oct. 22, 2018

    Make doing your farm taxes less taxing!

    Learn how the new tax law affects farm tax returns.

    Please join us for Farmer & Farmland Owner Income Tax Webinar
    Monday, January 7, 2019 10:00am to noon.
    Cost is $35.00
    Please click here for complete registration information.

  7. 2018 Beef Quality Assurance Meetings

    Sep. 06, 2018

    The Beef Industry is quickly evolving.  In the coming years beef buyers, such as Wendy's and Tyson, will only source beef from producers
    certified in Beef Quality Assurance.  To ensure you have complete market access get Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certified at either
    of these meetings. Both programs are free of charge, but due to limited space please RSVP.

    October 15, 2018
    Location: Morgan County High School Ag Room, 800 Raider Dr. McConnelsville, OH 43756
    Contact information: Morgan County Extension Office 740.962.4854

  8. 2018 Falls Prevention Education

    Aug. 13, 2018

    Are you concerned about falling? Then please join us & the Perry County RSVP for this 8 week (one time per week) 2 hour educational course. 
    You will learn how to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity,
    make changes to reduce fall risks at home and exercise to increase strength and balance.

    For more information and registration please click here.

  9. 2018 Farm Science Review

    Aug. 08, 2018

    The premier outdoor agricultural education and industry exposition.

    September 18th - 20th

    Tickets available pre-show for $7 online or from OSU Extension offices
    and local agribusinesses. $10 at the gate. Children 5 and under are free.

    Molly Caren Agricultural Center, London, Ohio

  10. Essentials of Farm Transition Planning

    Jul. 26, 2018

    If you were unable to farm, for any reason, what would happen to your operation? Is each member in your family in aggrement about how to proceed? Don't let your worries keep you from making decisions and having the necessary conversations to ensure your goals for the farm are achieved. This short session is developed for farm families ready to build a seemless transition for the operation.

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