The Ohio State University will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1. We look forward to spending time with our family and friends and observing the university’s winter academic recess.
Thanks to our community partners, volunteers, and 4-H members for a great 2025. We look forward to connecting with in early 2026!
The Gulf Coast tick, Amblyomma maculatum, is an emerging tick of both medical and veterinary concern in Ohio, as it can transmit Rickettsia parkeri (which causes spotted fever rickettsiosis in humans) and Hepatozoon americanum (which causes American canine hepatozoonosis in dogs).
Check out this new newsletter publication from West Central Ohio counties. It packed full programs and events happening over the winter. You can access it below or on the homepage of this site anytime. Hard copies are also available at the Extension office.
2025 applications for the Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame are available and are being accepted. Details and the application can be found at the link below.
