OSU Extension Hancock County

Celebrating our past while inspiring the future!

Hancock County 4-H, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Family & Consumer Sciences are proud to be part of strengthening our communities through education, leadership, and service. As we reflect on America's history and look toward the future, we're reminded that today's youth are tomorrow's leaders.

From hands-on learning and community service to agricultural innovation and healthy living, our programs help build the skills, confidence, and character needed to make a positive difference.

Join us as we celebrate the values that connect us—learning, service, leadership, and community.

🍀 Hancock County 4-H
🌱 Agriculture & Natural Resources
🍎 Family & Consumer Sciences

Join Jennifer Wednesday, August 12 at the Findlay Hancock County Public Library for her "Eat the Rainbow" Eat Well/Live Well monthly series. Each month highlighs that various natural phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables. They also discuss tasty ways to incorporate them into our diets.
This month is the brightest colors, orange and yellow. What orange and yellow fruits and vegetabels do you think Jennifer will discuss this month?
Sign up through the library at https://fhcpl-main-oh.whofi.com/calendar/full

Hancock County Farmers' Market will be open this afternoon. Head inside to stay cool.

Thursday Market Update

The farmers’ market will be held inside Marathon Center for the Performing Arts this Thursday, July 2, from 4 to 6 pm.

This indoor market will feature plenty of produce, including strawberries, tomatoes, southern peaches, sweet cherries, greens, lettuce, squash, zucchini, beets, herbs, radishes, turnips, salad mix, and more.

Garnish your living space with small farm-grown flowers.

Keep your kitchen cool with baklava layered with local honey.

Power of Produce tokens will be available for children ages 4–15. We are grateful to Blanchard Valley Health System for launching the program this season and supporting families at the market.

Ohio Direction, credit, and debit card users may purchase tokens at the market through a partnership with United Way of Hancock County.

Renewal by Andersen of NW Ohio, a new market sponsor, will be at the market with ice-cold water for anyone who stops by.

OSU Extension Hancock County will be at the market with fruit-infused water and tips for staying hydrated.

Parking at the festival grounds will be open so visitors can park close to the MCPA entrance.

Please plan for the heat, and consider shopping for someone who may need to stay cool at home.

Pets are not permitted inside MCPA. Service animals are always welcome.

Thank you to Marathon Center for the Performing Arts and everyone helping make Thursday’s small market safe and comfortable.

FARMERS' MARKET
Thursday, July 2
Inside at MCPA
4 to 6 pm
200 West Main Cross
Downtown Findlay