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  1. 4-H Volunteer Training

    Sep. 19, 2017

    Volunteers help make 4-H possible! More than 300,000 youth and adult volunteers participate in the Ohio 4-H program each year. 4-H volunteers have the opportunity to contribute their time, energies, talents, and knowledge to help develop youth in a positive, educational way. The Franklin County 4-H program is dependent on its incredible adult volunteers to reach the youth of our county. Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer and helping a current 4-H club or starting your own?

  2. Agricultural and Natural Resources Educator to Serve as Faculty Leader

    Sep. 19, 2017

    Franklin County ANR Educator and Associate Professor Mike Hogan has been named OSU Faculty Council Chair- Elect for 2017 and will serve a two year term as one of five Faculty Leaders for the more than 4,100 faculty members at The Ohio State University.  As a faculty leader, Hogan will work directly with The President, Provost, and other university leaders on academic and educational policies and issues to foster shared governance of the institution.

  3. Farm Science Review

    Sep. 19, 2017

    The largest agricultural event in Ohio is here, and we've got discounted tickets available at our OSU Extension, Franklin County Office and online ($7 per ticket when purchased in advance versus $10 at the gate). The annual Farm Science Review, held at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center near...

  4. Franklin County Master Gardner Volunteers at the Columbus Fall Home & Garden Show

    Sep. 06, 2017

    The Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteers will have an exhibit at The Columbus Dispatch Fall Home & Garden Showwhich starts Friday, September 8 and runs through Sunday, September 10, at the Ohio Expo Center.

  5. 2017 Columbus Urban Farm Tour

    Aug. 10, 2017

    Join us on our two remaining Columbus Urban Farm Tours! Our next tour will be Sunday, August 20. The Columbus Urban Farm Tour will be at Over the Fence Urban Farm.

  6. Grow Your Knowledge with 4-H School Enrichment Programs

    Aug. 10, 2017

    This fall OSU Extension, Franklin County is offering programs for educators, after school personnel, and any others interested in educational gardening.

  7. 2017 Ohio Master Urban Farmer

    Jul. 14, 2017

    Dates for the next Ohio Master Urban Farmer Workshop have been announced!

    Classes will be Thursday evenings 6:30-9:30 p.m. starting September 14, 2017 and ending November 16, 2017. There will be a Columbus Urban Ag bus tour on Sunday, September 24. Workshop classes will be held at the Franklin County Extension Office (530 W. Spring St, Suite 275, Columbus, OH 43215).

    September: 14, 21, 28,  24 bus tour

    October: 5, 12, 19, 26

    November: 2, 9, 16

  8. Thank You!

    Jun. 13, 2017

    Thank you to everyone who attended the OSUE, Franklin County Friends and Neighbors Open House. What a joyful occasion. The OSUE, Franklin County team remains grateful to have had the opportunity to see and engage with so many new and familiar faces. We hope that you enjoyed yourselves as much as we enjoyed spending time with each of you. A special thank you to all of those who volunteered their time, talent, and treasure to help make this event a success.
     

  9. REAL MONEY. REAL WORLD. REAL LESSONS.

    Jun. 13, 2017

    "Life is complicated," is one youth participant's realization after completing the "Real Money. Real World." (RMRW) curriculum. The RMRW events allow youth to experience a realistic, hands-on preview into the financial responsibilities of an adult. During the event, youth are given a career and a base income to help them learn how to financially prioritize needs versus wants. 

  10. Central State University Extension Serving in Partnership with Ohio State University Extension

    Jun. 13, 2017

    We are pleased to announce that Central State University, our nation’s newest 1890 land-grant institution is in full partnership with and now co-located alongside Ohio State University Extension in Franklin County. We are elated to welcome our new colleague Renita Porter, of Columbus, Ohio to the Franklin County team. Renita serves as the Central State University, Franklin County Extension Agent, and her area of focus will be Family and Consumer Sciences.

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