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About Extension

Last modified 2007-11-19 12:02
The OSU Extension Mission

To help people improve their lives through an educational process using scientific knowledge focused on identified needs and issues.

The OSU Extension Vision

Ohio State University Extension is broadly recognized throughout the state as a premier educational network.  It is a dynamic organization strengthening individuals, families, and communities in partnership with the federal Extension System.

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.
OSU Extension and the Cooperative Extension System

The OSU Extension is the outreach arm of The Ohio State University.  It helps fulfill the land-grant university mission of educating the citizens of Ohio.  OSU Extension interprets knowledge developed at Ohio State and other land-grant universities.  Extension educators are the ones who teach you to use the information to solve problems -- to make your life better.  No matter which county you visit, you can find people who are helped by a variety of OSU Extension programs.

OSU Extension Programs

OSU Extension groups its programs into four major areas.  The actual educational programs cut across these groupings and often stretch the conventional definition of each.  Some examples include the following:

  • 4-H Youth Development:  career exploration, leadership and self-esteem development, and "at-risk" kids
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources:  farming, gardening, environmental resource management and protection
  • Community Development:  attracting new businesses, keeping old businesses, recycling and composting, job training, and leadership development
  • Family and Consumer Science:  family life, nutrition, home-based businesses, and budgeting
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Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.