About Extension: 
Ohio State University Extension brings the knowledge of the university to your door.  We fulfill the land-grant mission of Ohio State University by interpreting knowledge and research developed by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center,  Ohio State and other land-grant universities, so that Ohioans can use the scientifically based information to better their lives, businessses and communities.

Mission:
The mission of the OSU Extension is to engage people to strenthen their lives and communities through research-based educational programming. 

Vision: 
OSU Extension is a dynamic educational entity that partners with individuals, families, communities, business and industry, and organizations to strengthen the lives of Ohioans.  As Extension educators, we:

     * Focus on critical economic, environmental, leadership, and youth and family issues.

     * Engage people in lifelong learning.

     * Apply knowledge and practical research to the diverse needs and interests of Ohioans in rural, suburban and urban communities.

     * Extend resources of The Ohio State University.

     * Recruit and develop volunteers to multiply Extension's efforts while developing their leadership potential.

     * Enhance teamwork through networking and connectedness.

     * Link youth, family and community needs to scholars in Ohio and nationwide.

     * Teach with cutting-edge strategies using new technologies and approaches.

Henry County Board of Commissioners:
We gratefully acknowledge the continued help and financial support of our local County Commissioners, Tom VonDeylen, Rich Myers and Bob Hastedt.  We appreciate their input and particiaption in our programming efforts.

Extension Advisory Committee:
The Extension Advisory Committee serves an important role in planning, conducting and evaluation of our local Extension educational programs and efforts.  We thank them for the time they give in support of our programs.