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  1. SNAP-Ed Promotes Healthy Choices for Kids

    Jan. 14, 2021

    CANFIELD — SNAP-Ed in Mahoning County is on a mission to make a healthier community through education — and by providing the tools for the program.

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) is a free nutrition education and obesity prevention program that serves low-income adults, youth and families.

  2. Virtual Dining with Diabetes

    Jan. 08, 2021

    Flyer and Registration HERE

    Do you or someone you love have diabetes?  With 30 million diabetics in America, you are not alone! You will learn how to incorporate good, healthy cooking techniques and other practices to help control your blood sugar through our cooking school and nutrition education program designed for people with diabetes and their family members or caregivers.

    Dates:  February 1 -   10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.

  3. Looking to make a difference this holiday season?

    Dec. 21, 2020

    Consider donating to OSU Extension- Mahoning County! Click for more information on why now is the best time to give! 

  4. Healthy ways to improve immunity

    Dec. 15, 2020

    As we go into the winter months and illness chances increase, what can I do to boost my immune system?

  5. Take Charge of Your Diabetes this Holiday

    Nov. 02, 2020

    Do you or someone you love have diabetes? With 30 million diabetics in America, you are not alone! Join, Marie Economosand Beth Stefura, Family and Consumer Sciences Educators from the Ohio State University Extension, to learn the basics of diabetes management as well as tips on making better choices and staying motivated. Four class choices are offered. Each class is the same. Please choose one class to attend virtually.

  6. Mahoning County Completes Virtual Project Judging

    Jul. 22, 2020

    One of the many rituals in the summer for 4-H members is the Non-Livestock Project Judging. This occasion is a judging for youth taking non-animal projects, such as photography, cooking, sewing, STEM, leadership. gardening, woodworking, scrapbooking and so many more projects. Judges, who are community members that have a specialization in a particular area, volunteer their time to allow the youth to present their projects and ask the youth questions.

  7. Virtual Food Service Conference

    Jul. 07, 2020

    SAVE THE DATE: 

    Ohio Strong: Virtual Food Service Conference

    Join us - July 22, 2020

    Learn how to create a Back-to-School plan in the unprecedented COVID-19 K-12 environment

  8. County Office Reopened!

    Jun. 29, 2020

    Mahoning County - OSU Extension Office is now reopened! 

    Our new temporary hours are:

         - Monday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

         - Tuesday: Physical Office Closed, Staff is teleworking and available.

         - Wednesday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

         - Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

         - Friday: Physical Office Closed, Staff is teleworking and available

    Drive up to the green tent and call us at 330-533-5538 for assistance.

  9. USDA Summer Food Service Program

    Jun. 19, 2020

    The USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was established to fill the gap when children lose access to meals when schools are closed. Most often this occurs during summer vacation. However, during school closures related to the pandemic, meals are also being made available. You have the opportunity to supplement the food you have at home with meals and snacks for your children from local schools and community organizations.

  10. Stimulus Money Management

    Apr. 20, 2020

    To view the Stimulus Management Fact Sheet, click HERE

    For those who are out of work, have had a reduction in their pay, are waiting on unemployment benefits, or are fearful a layoff is imminent, you can use the stimulus money to protect your household’s four key areas:

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