The Licking County Extension Office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024 and Friday, November 29, 2024 as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Our office will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, December 2, 2024. We hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday!
Elves in Action is the Food Pantry Network of Licking County’s annual, community-wide fundraiser held at the end of every year to help them stock the shelves for the holiday season. Elves in Action aims to bring together supporters interested in fighting food insecurity in Licking County and collect food and monetary donations to benefit the Food Pantry Network. This year, the staff at the Licking County Extension Office will be volunteering from 5:30-7:30pm on Friday, December 20, 2024 to collect food and monetary donations in downtown Newark on the square. Please come visit us and help us fight food insecurity in Licking County!
Please Note: There will be volunteers on the square every evening from 5:30-7:30pm collecting donations starting Friday, November 29th through December 24th. Stop by any of those dates to make a donation, but if you want to see Lisa and Adrienne, be sure to stop by on December 20th!
Adrienne and Lisa will be out of the office from October 28th through November 1st as they are traveling to Virginia Beach, VA to attend the Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Annual Conference. Adrienne and Lisa are excited to attend for the first time to join other Extension Professionals from around the nation for this professional development opportunity. Both will still be checking emails and voicemails throughout the week, but please know that they may not respond as quickly as they normally do.
Come work with us!
Our office is looking to fill a part-time (30 hours) Master Gardener Volunteer Coorinator position. Licking County has a very active and enthusiastic group of Master Gardener Volunteers to work with. If you, or anyone you know is interested, you can read more about the position and apply by visiting: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Satellite-Campus/Extension-Educators-Coordinator-3–Horticulture—Licking-County_R115005-1
Those who are already Ohio State University employees or students can search for the job in Workday using the code R115005.
Responsible for coordinating the Licking County Master Gardener program. Must be able to organize and coordinate activities of a large volunteer organization. Responsible for maintaining, recruiting, orienting and training volunteers. Previous teaching experience and knowledge of horticulture highly desired. Must be able to work with diverse clientele. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as be a member of a team setting.
Requirements: High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.
Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.
The pay range for this profile is $16.49 – $21.69/hourly. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. Based on position type and eligibility.
The 2024 Farm Science Review will take place September 17-19, 2024 in London, OH. The Farm Science Review is open 8:00am-5:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8:00am-4:00pm on Thursday. The Farm Science Review is packed full of programs, demonstrations, activities, and vendors. You can purchase tickets online at the link above or tickets can be purchased at our office and several other businesses in the county. Pre-sale tickets purchased through our office or one of the other local business must be purchased by Monday, September 16th, otherwise, you can purchase tickets online or when you arrive to the Farm Science Review.
All OSU Extension Offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024. We will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, July 5, 2024.
All OSU Extension Offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen for normal business hours on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Learn about internal parasite issues in small ruminants and how to use FAMACHA© as a selective deworming tool. You will also learn to do your own fecal egg counts at home.
When: Friday, June 21, 2024 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Program will start at the McCombs Farm (7780 Northridge Rd) and will end at the Licking County Extension Office
Cost: $40 (paid day of)
Registration is limited to the first 20 registrants. To register, reach out to Dean Kreager at kreager.5@osu.edu or 740-670-5315.
The Licking County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 as we observe Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
The OSU Extension Beef Team will hold an Older Youth Beef Production Field Day on Saturday, June 15th at the OSU ATI Beef Center in Apple Creek. For youth 14 and older, this will be a unique opportunity to learn about the beef industry. They will have a hands-on day walking youth through the beef production cycle focusing on cow-calf management. Parents are welcome, as they have a tour scheduled in the morning of the ATI and CFAES Wooster campus with admissions staff.
For registration visit: https://go.osu.edu/2024youthbeefday
Registration Deadline – June 7, 2024
Cost: Youth $30, Parents $15. Lunch Included.
Limited to first 30 Youth Registrations.
