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Canning Basics August 7th

Learn the basics of boiling water bath canning and pressure canning with us at Schumaker Farms Outdoor Shelter.

Freeze Drying Workshop July 16th

Learn the basics of freeze drying at Schumaker Farms Outdoor Shelter with us! We'll talk about equipment, logistics, and taste some freeze dried foods.

  1. Successful Co-Parenting Classes

    Feb. 16, 2026

    Roughly one-third of divorces and dissolutions in Coshocton County are families with minor children. Beginning in March, Emily Marrison, Family and Consumer Sciences educator, will offer free, in-person classes to any co-parent wanting to gain more skills and resources to be the best co-parent they can.

  2. Healthy Living Classes at the Library

    Feb. 10, 2026

    The Coshocton County District Library is hosting two upcoming Ohio State University Extension classes. On Monday, March 23, come learn about the benefits of making kombucha, a popular Asian fermented tea drink. Emily Marrison, OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educator, will demonstrate how to make kombucha. She will also share food safety and best practices based on research for the National Center for Home Food Preservation. On Wednesday, April 1, get inspired to use an air fryer to cook healthy and delicious meals and snacks.

  3. Selling Foods at Farmers Markets

    Jan. 30, 2026

    Ohio State University Extension - Coshocton County and Coshocton Farmers Market are cohosting a workshop for farmers market food vendors, anyone selling cottage foods, baked goods, eggs or meat from your home or farm and those who manage a farmers market or craft show on Tues, March 3rd from 6:30 - 8:00pm at 724 S. 7th St., Room 145, Coshocton. The workshop will cover current regulations and recent changes. This includes labeling requirements and required inspections for selling foods at farmers markets and from homes and farms.

  4. Agronomy School

    Jan. 07, 2026

    Join OSU Extension in Coshocton & Muskingum Counties for the 2026 Agronomy School on Thursday, January 29, from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM at the Coshocton County Community Room, 637 Chestnut Street, Coshocton.

    This year's program will focus on these topics by the following speakers:

  5. Heart Healthy Living Program Series

    Dec. 15, 2025

    The Heart Healthy Living program is a short series of nutrition and lifestyle education classes for people with cardiovascular disease and those seeking to reduce their risk of developing heart disease. Learn how to lower sodium, use herbs and spices, reduce saturated and trans-fats, and practice techniques to better manage stress. Participants will taste a variety of recipes from main dishes to desserts. 

  6. Food Safety Certification Trainings

    Nov. 03, 2025

    Ohio State University Extension will offer the ServSafe® Manager Food Safety Training course on Tuesdays, January 13 and 20 from 9 AM until 4 PM with the proctored exam Tuesday, January 27 at 9 AM. The ServSafe® Manager series will be held at the Coshocton County Services Building. Cost of the course is $175 and class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required at go.osu.edu/servsafe26cosh by January 6.

  7. Take Charge of Your Diabetes During the Holidays

    Sep. 10, 2025

    November is National Diabetes Month, and for the nearly 12% of Americans living with diabetes, this time of year can be more difficult to manage. Ohio State University Extension is offering “Take Charge of Your Diabetes During the Holidays” to help people with diabetes or pre-diabetes and their supporters.

  8. OSU Extension Coshocton Welcomes Community Development Educator

    Jul. 03, 2025

    We are pleased to welcome Evelyn Morrison as the new Community Development Educator for Coshocton County. Evelyn recently graduated from Miami University with a degree in Public Administration and Sustainability.

  9. Pressure Canner Testing and Food Preservation Resources

    Jun. 16, 2025

    Emily Marrison will be at local farmers markets to test pressure canner dial gauges for accuracy, provide free resources for food preservation, and anwer questions about canning, freezing, dehydrating, and more. She will be at the Coshocton Farmers Market on Saturday, August 9 from 8:30 AM - noon and at the Bakersville Farmers Market on Friday, September 5 from 6:00-7:30 PM. 

  10. Ohio Person in Charge: Know and Show Food Safety Certification

    Mar. 25, 2025

    Due to low enrollment - this course has been cancelled. 

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