Ohio State University Extension is here to serve you. No matter which county you visit, you can find people who are helped by the four major OSU Extension program areas: Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, Community Development and Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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, businesses and communities.
Mission:
The mission of the OSU Extension is to engage people to strengthen 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, Glenn Miller and Bob Hastedt. We appreciate their input and particiption in our programming efforts.