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10/29/2026

Join Melissa Rupp as she brings Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing class to Medina County. The first session will take place on January 28th from 9AM-4PM. The final class will take place on February 25th from 9AM-4PM. For more information or to register for this program, visit: http://go.osu.edu/BGGWMedina2027

10/28/2026

🎃 Pie pumpkins are everywhere right now! Have you thought about preserving some to enjoy later?
When it comes to home canning, remember this important safety tip: pumpkin and winter squash should be canned in cubes, not mashed or pureed. 🫙
Why? Research has found too much variation in acidity, thickness, and water activity to safely recommend one processing time for mashed or pureed pumpkin.
✅ The safe choice: Can pumpkin in cubes, then drain and puree it when you’re ready to use it for your favorite recipes.
👉 Find tested directions for safely canning pumpkin and winter squash here:
🔗 https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/canning-vegetables-and-vegetable-products/pumpkins-and-winter-squash-cubed/
📲 Save this post or share it with a friend who loves preserving the harvest!
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10/23/2026

It’s Harvest Time! Thank Goodness for Farmers
We will discover the big part farmers play in bringing us breakfast, lunch, and dinner. How does a seed planted in the Spring end up as a loaf of bread at the grocery store that we use for our peanut butter sandwich for our lunch in the fall? Join us for lots of learning and hands activities as we discover just how grateful we are to farmers!

10/20/2026

🫙⚠️ “Dry Canning” Isn’t Canning! ⚠️ 🫙
Seeing “dry canning” tips online? Just because canning jars are used doesn’t mean it’s a safe or recommended canning method. True canning uses specific heat-processing methods to create a safe, shelf-stable product. Dry foods like beans, grains, and nuts don’t require canning, and heating them in jars may trap moisture, affect quality, and does not guarantee safety or sterilization.
✅ Store thoroughly dried foods in airtight containers
✅ Use vacuum sealers or oxygen absorbers for long-term quality
✅ Follow research-based food preservation methods
Stay safe and preserve smart! 🌾🫘🥜

10/20/2026

🫙 Canning or Freezing? Choose the Right Jar to Protect Your Food & Your Effort! 🫙
Preserving food takes time, money, and energy—don’t let the wrong jar ruin it all!
✅ Best choice? Mason-type, threaded home-canning jars—they’re specially made for the job. These jars go through annealing, a heat treatment and cooling process that removes internal stress from the glass. The result? A stronger jar with less chance of breakage.
✅ Buying new? Check the box label—it’ll say if it’s safe for canning and/or freezing.
✅ Freezer tip: Use jars with straight sides to allow for expansion. Jars with shoulders or rounded tops? ❌ Risk of breaking!
✅ Always leave headspace when freezing to prevent cracks.
💡 Look for “Freezer Safe” on the label and preserve with confidence!

10/19/2026

Sharing for our friends at the Medina County Soil and Medina County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Medina County Park District

Join us for our fall prairie management and seed collection workshop on October 24th!
Registration Required: https://forms.gle/M5mzu8UHiSqERV8d9

10/14/2026

We are excited to launch our 2026-2027 Horticulture Webinar Series, beginning at noon on Tuesday, October 20.

Join us for an engaging presentation by Laura Akgerman from Ohio State Disability Services, who will be speaking on "Gardening Across the Lifespan."

As we grow older, gardening does not have to stop. Laura will discuss a variety of tools, techniques, and adaptive strategies that can help gardeners continue enjoying their favorite hobby, even when faced with challenges such as arthritis, mobility limitations, or other disabilities. Her presentation will highlight practical ways to make gardening more accessible, comfortable, and enjoyable throughout all stages of life.

Whether you are looking for new ideas for yourself, a family member, or members of your community, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.

We hope you'll join us for this informative and inspiring session! For more information and free registration, please visit go.osu.edu/mgvlearn

10/12/2026

All Medina County Commissioner owned building are closed today in observation of Columbus Day or Indigenous People Day. Employees at the Medina County Extension office will be working remotely today. Feel free to reach out to our staff via email or call 330-725-4911.

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4046 Medina Road
Medina, OH
44256

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13307254911

Website

http://medina.osu.edu/

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