News

  1. Ohio SNAP-Ed Update

    Dec. 03, 2025

    Federal funding for SNAP-Ed ended Sept 30, 2025. In Ohio, SNAP-Ed programming continued through Nov. 12. Contact your local Extension office to find out what similar programs might be available in your area. You can also visit celebrateyourplate.org for recipes and other online tools.

  2. March 4-H Newsletter

    Mar. 04, 2026

    Click here to view the March Newsletter

  3. PC Master Gardeners Host the 2026 Spring Into Gardening Garden Fair!

    Mar. 04, 2026

    All are welcome to attend the April 25 Spring into Gardening Garden Fair!  The event will take place from 9 am to 3 pm at the Putnam County Educational Service Center. Additional details, a registration form, and link to online registration can be found here.

  4. Department Royalty Applications

    Mar. 02, 2026

     

    Applications can be found under the Everything Fair Tab 

  5. 2026 4-H Enrollment due March 1

    Feb. 27, 2026

    4-HOnline Enrollment Information
  6. New FACT (Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training) - March 2, 2026

    Feb. 27, 2026

    Monday, March 2 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Registration is mandatory

    Cost: $30 - payable by cash or check 

    Location: Putnam County Educational Services Center, 124 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa, OH 45875

    Contact: Beth Scheckelhoff, (419) 523-6294, scheckelhoff.11@osu.edu 

     

    Who needs this training?

  7. 4-H Project Enrollment Change Deadline - April 1, 2026

    Feb. 27, 2026

    4-H Project Enrollment Change Deadline April 1st 

    Project additions, corrections, and changes may be made by calling our office 419-523-6294 until April 1st. (Any livestock project changes after this date will be considered ineligible for competition in 4-H & Junior Fair and will be judged for a grade only.

  8. Join 4-H

    Aug. 05, 2025

    Who can join?

    Ohio Putnam County 4-H membership is based on a child's age and grade as of January 1 of the current project year. Eligibility for Cloverbud participation begins when a child is enrolled in Kindergarten and is five years old. Eligibility for participation in 4-H projects and competitive events begins when a child is age 8 and in the 3rd grade. Any youth age 9 or above is eligible for project membership, regardless of grade level. Membership requires enrollment in a local Putnam County 4-H club.