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  1. Morning with the Masters: Growing Degree Days

    Mar. 18, 2026 11:00am

    Growing Degree Days

    Did you ever wonder what calendar nature uses? How does nature know when it's time for buds to open and insects to emerge? Find out what nature uses for a calendar and how to access and use nature’s calendar with Growing Degree Days. Learn how to use Growing Degree Days to manage pests and time herbicide applications. And learn about Phenology, which is another way to access nature's calendar.

    Speaker-David Sprague, Master Gardner Volunteer

    Location: Boardman Library 7680 Glenwood Ave, Boardman, Ohio 44512

  2. Naturalist Series: Prehistoric People and Tools of Ohio

    Mar. 18, 2026 6:30pm

    The Naturalist Series invites subject matter experts to share their knowledge and research regarding different aspects of nature. Topics range from animals, plants, insects, and more. All events cost $5 per class or $30 for the 2026 Naturalist Series. Classes are held at 6:30 pm in the Mahoning County Extension Office. 

    Prehistoric People and Tools of Ohio 
    Wednesday, March 18
    6:30 p.m. 

    Speaker: John Chuey, a founding member of the Mahoning Valley Archaeological Society

  3. Workers Comp Meeting

    Mar. 23, 2026 6:00pm to 8:30pm

    For more information, click HERE

    March 23, 2026
    6:00pm to 8:30pm

    Meal provided. RSVP by calling 330-456-4889.

  4. Med Instead of Meds Virtual Series - Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

    Mar. 24, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm

    Med Instead of Meds Virtual Series Promoting the Mediterranean Way of Eating

    Mahoning and Trumbull Counties — Ohio State University Extension is launching a monthly virtual education series designed to help participants adopt the Mediterranean Way of eating through simple, practical, and delicious lifestyle steps. The Med Instead of Meds program will guide attendees through seven approachable strategies to “Go Med,” emphasizing great taste, everyday life hacks, and healthy recipe ideas.

  5. Using Herbs for Cooking

    Mar. 25, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm

    Using Herbs for Cooking 

    Come enjoy a fun, interactive session where you will watch a live cooking demo using fresh herbs—with a tasty sample to try. Participants will also take an herb mix with them to try at home. Speaker: LuAnn Duncan, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator

    Registration fee: $10 Includes: Speakers, demonstrations, handouts, samples to taste, and herb mix to take home.

    REGISTER BY CALLING: 330-533-5538

  6. The AgriSeries - Local Foods & Farm Markets

    Mar. 26, 2026 6:00pm

    The AgriSeries
    Join OSU Extension Mahoning County, the Mahoning County Farm Bureau, and the Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District for the 2026 Winter Agriculture Series.This series will feature distinguished speakers presenting on key agricultural topics on select Thursdays throughout the season.

    TIME: 6 p.m.
    LOCATION: OSU Extension Mahoning County 490 South Broad Street Canfield, OH 44406
    COST:$5 per session

  7. Grow Your Own Greens: Salad Table Workshop

    Mar. 28, 2026 9:30am

    Grow Your Own Greens: Salad Table Workshop

    Have you ever wanted to grow your own fresh salad ingredients at home? Join educators from Ohio State University Extension Mahoning County for a hands-on workshop where you’ll build your own salad table and learn how to grow delicious greens in a small space.

    During this workshop you will:

  8. Morning with the Masters: 10 Ways to Improve Your Vegetable Garden

    Apr. 01, 2026 11:00am

    10 Ways to Improve Your Vegetable Garden

    Come learn how to improve care of your garden plants. Pollination, soils, watering and growing tips to improve your harvest and ways to get help to solve garden problems will be discussed.

    Speakers-Bob and Marianna Eister, Master Gardner Volunteers

    Location: Canfield Library 43 W Main Street, Canfield, Ohio 44406

    This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information call the Mahoning County Extension Office at 330-533-5538.

  9. Beef Quality Assurance

    Apr. 02, 2026 6:00pm

    To view program flier, click HERE

    BQA covers a multitude of topics, including carcass quality, injection protocol, and animal handling, and will ultimately impact your success at marketing.

  10. Fruit Tree Pruning with White House Fruit Farms

    Apr. 04, 2026 1:00pm

    Fruit Tree Pruning

    Join us for a hands-on Fruit Tree Pruning Clinic in partnership with White House Fruit Farms. Learn when, why, and how to prune fruit trees to promote healthy growth, improve fruit production, and extend the life of your trees.

    Clinic Highlights Include:

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