Upcoming Events

  1. Ohio Farm Service Agency 2020 Friend of Extension

    Dec. 09, 2020

  2. Applications being accepted for 2021 Brown County Junior Fairboard

    Nov. 04, 2020

    Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Brown County Junior Fairboard. 

    The Brown County Junior Fairboard is comprised of youth from all junior fair organizations and serves as the working group for the fair. Members of the Junior Fairboard solicit trophy donations, assist at tag-ins/check-ins, and fundraising events throughout the year. At the fair, members assist with department duties, work in the junior fair office, and help with other junior fair activities as needed. 

  3. Take the 4-H Gratitude Challenge!

    Nov. 02, 2020

    4-H wants you to take our 2020 Gratitude Challenge! 2020 has not been an easy year, but we still have plenty of reasons to give thanks. Print this calendar and complete each daily task to help show gratitude to your Club, Community, Country, and World. Click HERE to access the challenge!

    Use #4HGrowsHere, #Grateful4Her, and #4HGratitudeChallenge to spread an attitude of gratitude to all of your social media friends and followers.

  4. Agricultural Policy and Outlook Conference

    Oct. 30, 2020

    November 9, 10, 12, & 13, 2020

    Sponsored and Hosted by The Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics

    Virtual Conference: go.osu.edu/aedeoutlook
    ▪ All times Eastern Standard Time Topics include: Agricultural Finance Conditions and Outlook Agricultural & Environmental Policy Trade and Macroeconomy Commodity and Consumer Demand Outlooks
  5. Required Junior Fair Exhibitor Forms - Livestock

    Sep. 21, 2020

    Drug Use Notification Forms & Ractopamine Free Forms (swine) will be virtual this year. 

    We were selected as a pilot county for ODA for the virtual DUNF forms. We have previously said that this was coming and to be on the lookout for the information, and now is the time! 

  6. Fair Entry Process for Animal Exhibitors - Action Required - Due Sept. 11th

    Sep. 02, 2020

    ATTN: Junior Fair Livestock Exhibitors - Beef, Swine, Horses, Goats, Sheep, Small Animals

    The Brown County Junior Fair uses Fair Entry to help facilitate the fair. This program is used to set up classes and to run the junior fair sale. We started using this program in 2019 and now that we know more of the features, we are trying to use it to its fullest potential.

  7. Special Interest Project Interview Appointments - Required for Judging

    Sep. 02, 2020

    ATTN: Special Interest Project Members (this information was also sent via email on 9/1/20)

    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! – Action Required

  8. Message from the State 4-H Office -Updated in-person 4-H club meetings guidance

    Sep. 01, 2020

    Dear 4-H families, volunteers, and supporters,

    As we head into fall, we want to take a moment to thank you for remaining flexible as we work together to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.  By following recommended guidance, we’re helping to keep our families and friends safer, our kids learning, and our economy going. We also want to take a moment to share updated in-person 4-H meeting requirements and a reminder to continue to follow our 4-H guidelines.

    Updated information, effective as of today, September 1, 2020 includes:

  9. Brown County Junior Fair Modified Schedule and Updates

    Aug. 19, 2020

    The Brown County Senior Fairboard has voted to hold a modified Junior Fair for 2020 following the guidelines set through the Responsible Restart Ohio guidelines and State Health Orders. This event will be open to the public.

    A schedule has been drafted with input from Junior Fair Superintendents, Junior Fairboard, and approved by the Senior Fairboard. It has been posted on our website but is subject to change. If changes are made, a new version will be posted with an updated timestamp.

  10. Return to Office - Open by Appointment

    Jul. 23, 2020

    To better serve our clientele, volunteers, and families, OSU Extension Brown County staff will be available by appointment on Monday and Wednesday starting July 27th. Appointments can be made by calling 937-378-6716 or reaching out to the staff member directly.

    Face coverings are required for OSU staff and clientele in the office.

    We will have a drop-off box outside the office during these hours. If you are just dropping off paperwork or materials, you may use the box. Please label it clearly. No appointments are necessary for this. 

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