Back to Normal Operating Hours!

Beginning June 1, 2021, the OSU Extension Office will be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30pm (closed 12:30 to 1 pm for lunch). Thank you to everyone who supported the Extension Office during the past challenging months! We look forward to seeing you at the Hobart Center for County Government, 510 W. Water Street, Suite 250 (2nd floor) in Troy. See you soon!

  1. Blooms to Bounty

    Aug. 06, 2026

    Blooms to Bounty is an educational event featuring speakers on a variety of gardening topics such as native plants, heirlooms, landscape design and more.

    The next event will be September 3, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bravo Room at Hobart Arena.

    Registration begins May 1, 2026 and seating will be limited to the first 125 registrants. The fee is $55 for public and $50 for MGVs

  2. Upcoming Office Closure

    Aug. 06, 2026

    Our office will be closing at noon on August 13, 2026 for the Miami County Fair. We will be at the fair August 14-21, 2026. Come find us in the Duke Lundgard Building and all around the Fair!

  3. Free Farm Pesticide Disposal Event at Fairgrounds

    Jun. 08, 2026

    The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) will be sponsoring a collection for farmers to dispose of unwanted pesticides. This year, the collection is available:

    • August 24, 2026 - Miami County Fairgrounds (North Gate)
    650 North County Road 25A, Troy, Ohio 45373, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

    The pesticide collection and disposal services are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted. Paint, antifreeze, solvents, and household or non-farm pesticides will not be
    accepted.

  4. Open by Appointment

    Apr. 14, 2026

    Hey Miami County!  Our office will be open by appointment April 17.  We will be open normal hours April 15 & 16, 2026.  To schedule an appointment, please reach out to sauer.197@osu.edu

     

  5. Master Gardener Plant Sale

    Mar. 19, 2026

    The Miami County Master Gardener Volunteers will hold their annual plant sale on May 9 beginning at 9 a.m. until sold out. At the sale you’ll find perennials, annuals, wildflowers, ornamental grasses, herbs, hostas, vegetables, native plants and more. The plant sale will be held at the Miami County Fairgrounds at 650 N County Road 25A in the Poultry Building.

  6. Office Closure

    Jan. 26, 2026

    Miami County Extension will be working remotely Monday and Tuesday, January 26 & 27, 2026 due to weather.  You can reach us by email.

    Jessica Adams - 4-H Youth Development - adams.2309@osu.edu

    Alisha Barton - Family and Consumer Sciences - barton.345@osu.edu

    Amanda Bennett - Ag and Natural Resources & Master Gardener Volunteers - bennett.709@osu.edu

  7. 8th Annual Home Garden Trials

    Jan. 22, 2026

    The 8th Annual Home Garden Trials have officially arrived, and this is your chance to become a real citizen scientist right in your own backyard.

    This year's lineup is bursting with possibilities:

    • 5 Warm-Season Trials – perfect for those sun-loving crops!

    • 5 Cool-Season Trials – ideal for early spring and fall favorites!

    • 1 Herb Trial – fresh flavors straight from your plot!

    • 1 Flower Trial – bring beauty and pollinators to your space!

  8. Safe Sitter is BACK! February 16

    Jan. 12, 2026

  9. Shared Harvest Foodbank Drive-Thru Food Distributions

    Jan. 07, 2026

  10. Register today for MGV Pruning School

    Jan. 07, 2026

    Pruning Workshop

    Dates include: February 19th & 26th and March 5th & 12th 

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