Ohio State- Vinton County Extension

06/18/2026

4-H Cloverbud Camp is cancelled for today. 93 is still closed at the fairgrounds. Thank you!!

06/13/2026

🚫🫙 Don’t flip your lid… or your canning jar! 🔄❌
Using the “inversion method” (turning hot, filled jars upside down) may seem like a shortcut—but it’s NOT recommended for safe home canning. ⚠️
✅ Canning lids aren’t designed for open-kettle canning or being flipped upside down
✅ Skipping proper boiling water processing can put your food—and your health—at risk
💡 For safe, delicious results every time, stick with tested recipes and trusted resources!
👉 https://ohioline.osu.edu/tags/food-preservation
Let’s keep preserving the right way! 🫛🍓🥕

06/04/2026

Join us for this summer's Home Food Preservation webinar series, "Let's Preserve It!"
Tuesdays 12-12:30 p.m.
June 9: Methods of Preserving
June 23: Water Bath Canning Basics
July 7: Pressure Canning Basics
July 21: Freezing Basics
July 28: Drying Basics
Aug. 11: Making and Preserving Juice
Webinars are free, register required go.osu.edu/fpwebinars

06/04/2026

🫙 Why the science matters in home canning 🔬
Ever wondered why you can’t just “wing it” with canning times? 🤔
It’s because not all foods heat the same way inside a jar—and that matters for your safety.
Thick foods 🍲, big chunks 🥕, tightly packed jars, and even sugar or protein levels can all slow down heat pe*******on. That means some spots in the jar (called the “cold spot”) take longer to get hot enough to kill harmful bacteria.
⚠️ For low-acid foods, this is especially critical—because Clostridium botulinum (the bacteria that causes botulism) can survive if processing isn’t done correctly.
Here’s the key takeaway:
✅ Safe canning times aren’t guesses—they’re based on detailed lab testing
✅ Every food + preparation method needs its own tested process
✅ There are no shortcuts when it comes to food safety
💡 That’s why following trusted, research-based recipes is so important!
👉 Want to dig deeper into the science? Read more here: https://nchfp.uga.edu/resources/entry/backgrounder-heat-processing-of-home-canned-foods

06/01/2026

Free Diabetes education class this Wednesday at 10am at the Events & Activities, the Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library. Hope to see you there!

Whether you have diabetes, prediabetes or are interested in learning more about diabetes, this class is for you! Join FCS Educator, Tracey Perry, at Events & Activities, the Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library on Wednesday, June 3rd at 10:00 am for this free, informative class.

05/28/2026

Chickens are here! If you ordered chicks, please come to the office by 4pm with a box to transport them in. 🐣🐥🐣🐥🐣🐥

05/27/2026

Back by request! Starting Wednesday, June 17th, come walk with Tracey from Ohio State Extension at the Vinton County High School track.

05/26/2026

☀️It is time to sign up or check your eligibility for Summer EBT!☀️

Your child may already qualify for Ohio Summer EBT benefits. Many school districts are required to submit eligible students for benefits each year. 

05/22/2026

Coming up June 3rd! This class is free and open to the public but registration is required, please call the library or stop in to get registered. See you soon!

Whether you have diabetes, prediabetes or are interested in learning more about diabetes, this class is for you! Join FCS Educator, Tracey Perry, at Events & Activities, the Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library on Wednesday, June 3rd at 10:00 am for this free, informative class.

05/22/2026

Great information for food preservation!

Join us for this summer's Home Food Preservation webinar series, "Let's Preserve It!"
Tuesdays 12-12:30 p.m.
June 9: Methods of Preserving
June 23: Water Bath Canning Basics
July 7: Pressure Canning Basics
July 21: Freezing Basics
July 28: Drying Basics
Aug. 11: Making and Preserving Juice

Webinars are free, register required go.osu.edu/fpwebinars