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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. Dining with Diabetes Four-Class Series

    Apr. 24, 2026

    Ohio State University Extension and Coshocton Regional Medical Center will be offering Dining with Diabetes, a cooking school and nutrition education program designed for people with diabetes and their family members or caregivers. In a series of four classes, cooking demonstrations will help participants learn healthy techniques to use in their own kitchens. The program includes sampling healthy foods and discussion with a dietitian about skills to manage diabetes.

  2. Art & Science of Sourdough: Let’s Get Breaducated

    Apr. 09, 2026

    Sourdough seems to be everywhere! Ohio State University Extension welcomes Corinna Gromley, the Family and Consumer Sciences Educator in Carroll County, to teach a sourdough bread workshop this summer here in Coshocton County. Follow a beginner’s sourdough journey, learning techniques from start to finish. Gromley will teach about a variety of yeast breads and baking methods. Enjoy tastings of a variety of yeast bread types.

  3. Blue Ribbon Canning Class

    Mar. 16, 2026

    Curious about what it takes to earn a blue ribbon with canned foods at the Coshocton County Fair? Come learn about the judging criteria for canned foods categories while exploring recommendations for safely canning foods. Emily Marrison, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, will teach about the differences between water bath canning and pressure canning, and why it is important to use the correct process to produce safe and high-quality food.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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:

  8. 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. 

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

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