About Franklin County Extension

Our Mission

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

     Ohio State University Extension is the outreach arm of The Ohio State University with local offices in each of Ohio's 88 counties. The Franklin County Office offers diverse programming for our citizens in the areas of 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community Development, and Horticulture.

Our goal is to help improve and strengthen the lives of all
Franklin County residents - rural, urban and suburban.

 

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Franklin County 4-H Recognizes Top Achievers
Franklin County 4-H Recognizes Top Achievers
The 2009 Franklin County 4-H Recognition Program, held on October 11, recognized over 500 4-H youth members and adult volunteers who achieved special honors this year. Awards presented included Gold, Silver, and Bronze Clover Achievement Pins, Citizenship/Community Service Awards, Public Speaking Awards, Leadership Awards, Outstanding 4-H Member Awards, and awards for special achievements in volunteerism.
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Announcements
Support the Franklin County Jr. Fair Board
Support the Franklin County Jr. Fair Board
You can support the Franklin County Jr. Fair Board just by swiping your Kroger Plus Card at the checkout counter.
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County News
Top 10 Ways to Save Money
Top 10 Ways to Save Money
As the recession deepens, consumers are embarking on an era of thrift, tightening their belts and saving more money as they cut spending. A question that we should ask is: What are some ways that I can cut my spending?
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New Key Leader Program Coming to Franklin County
New Key Leader Program Coming to Franklin County
There's a new volunteer middle management program coming to Franklin County in 2010. This dynamic program offers youth more access to knowledgeable 4-H volunteers who specialize in one project area.
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State News
Managing Dynamic Change in 2010
Managing Dynamic Change in 2010
These sessions will be fast moving and forward thinking "must attend" meetings for cattlemen planning to stay on the cutting edge of a rapidly changing industry.
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Ag Outlook and Policy Meeting
Ag Outlook and Policy Meeting
This annual series of meetings will stop in Pickaway County on December 3, 2009. The program will start at 6:00 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM. Please join us at Emmett Chapel Church for good food, fellowship and knowledge.
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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.