Bringing Knowledge to Life in Athens County

Welcome to our new site!  For your convenience, we've put links to the major program areas right here on the front page.  For more information about Ohio State University Extension in Athens County, scroll down to the rest of the page.

Agriculture and  Natural Resources	Athens County 4-H
Family and Consumer Sciences	Family Nutrition Program

Did you know that the Athens County Extension office is a "branch office" of Ohio State University? The Ohio State University Extension is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University, and Athens County Commissioners. Our Athens County Office is your front door to the Ohio State University.

The Extension system is the world's largest non-formal educational system. Our practical educational programs combine the needs of local citizens and communities, with new research and technical information.

A few areas of focus are agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences and community development. These programs are continuously being evaluated and updated to meet the changing needs and issues facing our community.

Our goal is to help improve and strengthen the lives of Ohioans and we want to start right here in Athens County. We have practical advice, sensible solutions, and down-to-earth answers to your questions about everything from gardening to nutrition. Our clients are Ohioans - rural, urban, all ages, sizes and races. Our clients are YOU.

OSU Extension's Mission:

Engaging people to strengthen their lives and communities through research-based educational programming.

OSU Extension's Vision:

OSU Extension is a dynamic educational entity that partners with individuals, families, communities, business and industry, and organizations to strenghten 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 the 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.