Growing Athens County

05/12/2026

Join us on Monday, May 18 at 6:30 pm for our next Grazing Council Meeting at the ASWCD, 69 S. Plains Rd., The Plains, OH To help us plan our future programs, take our short survey https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dDhQf2PLCe

05/11/2026

Upcoming tick workshop in Stewart: July 13, 6:00 pm - 8:00 PM, Federal Valley Resource Center. RSVP with Garth Ruff [email protected]

05/11/2026

Check out this upcoming workshop in Ross County

05/08/2026

It's time to start planting those warm-season forages and grasses in May

05/05/2026

May is the big gardening month as we finish planting cool-season veggies and start planting the warm-season ones. The key to success is having warm soil temps as we start to plant those warm-season veggies.

04/30/2026

This is the latest drought monitor map for the U.S. Although the mid-west is generally drought free, the rest of the country cannot say the same. This could effect agriculture production if this continues to be the case.

04/08/2026

After last month's weather delay, the Grazing Council season officially begins now. Join us on April 20 at 6:30 pm at the ACSWCD office, 60 S. Plains Rd., The Plains, OH Grazing Council - https://mailchi.mp/d57a852110c8/grazing-council-17447044

04/08/2026

April is a prime month for planting pastures and forages. Remember to take a soil test before planting.

04/07/2026

Spring gardening is in full swing. Ground temps are warming and there is plenty to plant.

03/16/2026

If the weather will cooperate, we can start to garden. Remember, it's the soil temperature that is important for seed germination. Most cool season seeds prefer soil temps. above 55 degrees. You can also start your tomato seedlings indoors starting this week. Wait until the end of the month to start your pepper plants.

02/04/2026

Don't miss out on this upcoming conference.

Join OSU Extension on March 14th in Wooster Ohio for the 2026 Small Farm Conference. The conference fee is $95. Follow this link for all the details: https://u.osu.edu/gofarmohio/small-farm-conference-2026/