Ohio State University Extension

4-H camp season is still going strong...! Here are some pics from a handful of recent ones including State STEM Camp and a handful of county camps. 🍀

Canter's Cave 4-H Camp | Ohio State - Licking County 4-H | Ohio State University Extension - Seneca County | OSU Extension Brown County | Ohio State University Extension - Seneca County | OSU Extension Meigs County

As emergence progresses, Japanese beetles are expected to become a frequent topic of questions we will field. The adults feed between leaf veins, resulting in a skeletonized leaf.

Since their initial U.S. detection in New Jersey in 1916, Japanese beetle distribution has expanded steadily. In Ohio, the most persistent and damaging populations are concentrated east of a Cleveland–Cincinnati line. However, isolated grub populations continue to appear in well‑maintained turf areas west of this line.

Reach out to your local Extension office with questions about these beetles, including control options.

🔗 More information is also available here: https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ENT-46?utm_campaign=faes_marketing-activity_fy26&utm_content=1782234842&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Ohio State's Farm On course supports beginning farmers in meeting the requirements of Ohio’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program and the USDA FSA Borrower Training Program.

Participants will build foundational knowledge in farm financial management, production record keeping, and enterprise analysis through ten structured modules and optional live Q&A sessions.

Learn more and register for the course at the link in the comments below.

This self-paced course begins July 1, and enrollment will be accepted through July 15.

This course is supported in part by Ohio Corn Checkoff.

If you’re heading to a farmers market this weekend, don’t miss these seasonal recipes from our colleagues at Texas A&M colleagues (link in comments).

See what seasonal produce you can find to inspire summer meal (and beverage!) planning.

It's another week of 4-H camps (day and overnight) in Ohio...here are a couple of shots from Logan, Warren and Montgomery counties.

If you have pics of your camper headed to camp—no matter the county—we'd love to see them in the comments below.

Ohio State University Extension - Logan County | Warren County Extension | OSU Extension Montgomery County

More than 90% of our faculty and staff serve directly in Ohio’s counties, supported by a dedicated state-level team that strengthens our land‑grant mission every day.

Congratulations to David and Eric on their leadership appointments, and thank you both for your unwavering commitment to Extension’s work and our impact in communities throughout the state.

Spotted Lanternfly in Ohio | Early summer is when adult SLF start to appear. They go from egg masses to nymphs to adults in the span of 2-3 months.

These invasive insects are always the topic of lots of conversations and questions as the adults become more visible.

If you have specific questions about SLF in your community, contact your local Extension office.

More information about the SLF lifecycle can be found in the link in our comments:

Food preservation season is officially here, and our professionals are hosting a series of educational workshops that focus on various food preservation methods.

June 23 | Water Bath Canning
July 7 | Pressure Canning
July 21 | Freezing
July 28 | Drying
Aug. 11 | Making and Preserving Juice

All workshops are virtual (12-12:30 p.m.). Register at the link in the comments or below to sign up:

https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BeOcUNz7QPqmKElslRdO8A?fbclid=IwY2xjawSg_6BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDcm9vZE9nNThYWFV1MXdFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlMx3qrkTbSoKcL3fA0RQptNKqJJ_VjNUYFoLuuguBsPWF9sgv4dTkS5SsVF_aem__X1UiDbtKWHqYMF4XCa9uw #/registration

**If you're unable to make the live session, but want the information—please register for the sessions and a workshop recording will be emailed to you.**

*Ross County — Extension in Action*

Throughout Ohio, Extension professionals partner with thousands of community organizations to strengthen lives and livelihoods. And the team in Ross County is no exception.

Last year, our Extension staff in Ross County teamed up with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, to host a multi‑county, multi‑agency forestry education workshop for private landowners.

Participants learned hands‑on practices including controlled burns for grasslands and forests, native grassland establishment, property boundary marking, crop tree release, and more during this outreach event.

Ohio State - Ross County Extension | Ohio Division of Wildlife

🌲 Did you know the Ponderosa pine helped inspire the way we design spacecraft heat shields?

It’s true. The tree’s uniquely layered bark gave engineers the idea for how to design a barrier that can withstand and dissipate extreme heat in space travel.

Ponderosa pines aren’t native to Ohio, but they are native to the United States. These giants typically live 300–500 years, and some have been known to survive for more than 1,000 years.

Learn more about these pines from our state forestry field specialist, Jim Downs, in the video linked in the comments below.