Portage County Is Hosting a Beef Quality Assurance Program on December 6, 2018

Nov. 29, 2018

Join Portage County OSU Extension as they host a chuteside Beef Quality Assurance Certification. In today’s market, it is important to take advantage of any and all opportunities that make our cattle more desirable to the buyer sitting in the stands. As of now, Wendy’s restaurant, Tyson Foods, and multiple auctions have announced that they will soon require producers to be certified in BQA in order to market their cattle or serve their product. To learn more and become certified, join us December 6th.

Maple Ohio Magazine and Maple Madness Tour 2017

Nov. 07, 2016

The Ohio Maple Producers Association (OMPA) is currently looking for Maple Syrup Producers who are interested in participating in their 2017 Maple Madness Driving Trail. The 2017 dates and times are March 4th-5th and March 11th-12th from 10:00am-5:00pm. It is not mandatory that you participate every day. Registration for the Maple Madness Tour is $50.

2016 Farm Science Review Bus Trip

Jun. 03, 2016

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Schedule of Events:
5:15 am Meet at Stark USDA Service Center parking lot for coffee
5:30 am Bus Will Depart
8:00 am Arrive at Farm Science Review
4:00 pm Meet at Gate C to board the bus
5:30 pm Supper at Der Dutchman (Bellville)
8:00 pm Return to USDA Service Center parking lot

The cost will be $25 per person, includes admission ticket & buffet at Der Dutchman

Sponsored By: OSU Extension
                       Stark SWCD
                       Stark County Farm Bureau

Nutrition Education Classes

Oct. 10, 2015

EFNEP offers a series of food and nutrition education classes.  Our participants love the ideas for meal planning, saving time and money, and getting their families to try new healthier food choices.  Each session includes hands-on workshops, food tastings, take-home tools and fun.  Classes are free!  Classes are held in the community or at the OSU Extension office,  RG Drage Campus, 2800 Richville Dr. SE #100, Massillon, Ohio 44646.