Program Areas

  1. Preparing Youth for Success

  2. Enhancing Agriculture and the Environment

    Ohio’s diverse agricultural, horticultural and forestry industries contribute more than $100 billion to the state’s economy every year. OSU Extension agriculture and natural resources (ANR) programs assist with technology, marketing and educational support – protecting Ohio’s position in the global marketplace.

  3. Advancing Employment and Income Opportunities

    OSU Extension is a leader in community development education and an unbiased partner as strategies are implemented to achieve community and organizational goals.

    Our community development professionals enhance the well-being of communities and neighborhoods via interactive and collaborative partnerships with local businesses and organizations, community leaders and local officials.

  4. Shoppers at a local farmers market.

    Better Lives, Stronger Communities

    OSU Extension family and consumer sciences (FCS) gives people the knowledge, skills and tools needed to make healthy, informed choices. We teach and promote safe food practices, better nutrition, better finances and better relationships – helping people acquire the knowledge and skills to make smart decisions in these areas.

  5. 4-H CARTEENS programs are currently on hold because of restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    4-H CARTEENS is a traffic safety program conducted by 4-H teen leaders and program partners for juvenile traffic offenders. 4-H CARTEENS goals include:

  6. 2024 MGV Youth Education Grant Link to Application or Printable PDF

     

    2024 Promotional Flyer

  7. family shopping

    The OSU Extension Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is a free education program for Muskingum County residents who receive or are eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (previously known as Food Stamps). The program also is available to schools and community sites that meet certain free and reduced lunch criteria.