Ohio State University Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources empowers Ohio’s agriculture and natural resources communities, provides outreach and education based on unbiased research, and cultivates relationships to strengthen the economic viability and quality of life for Ohioans.
4-H CARTEENS is a traffic safety program conducted by 4-H teen leaders and their program partners for juvenile traffic offenders. 4-H CARTEENS goals include:
EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) is a free nutrition education program for low-income adults with children and for youth in schools where a majority of the students qualify for free/reduced lunch. OSU Extension, Franklin County also offers EFNEP programs for non-English speaking families (currently available in Spanish and Somali).
LiFEsports is a unique partnership between The Ohio State University’s College of Social Work and its Department of Athletics, and Department of Recreational Sports, LiFEsports – Learning in Fitness and Education through Sports – is aiming to advance the practice of youth development nationally and internationally. In Franklin County, they partner with 4-H to bring youth hands-on learning opportunities such as ChickQUEST and healthy eating demonstrations.