About Athens County Extension

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Your local gateway to research-based information from Ohio State University.

Did you know that the Athens County Extension office is a "branch office" of Ohio State University? The Ohio State University Extension is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University, and Athens County Commissioners. Our Athens County Office is your front door to the Ohio State University.

The Extension system is the world's largest non-formal educational system. Our practical educational programs combine the needs of local citizens and communities, with new research and technical information. 

A few areas of focus are Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition Programs, and Community Development. These programs are continuously being evaluated and updated to meet the changing needs and issues facing our community. 

Overall, Extension's mission is to help improve and strengthen the lives of Ohioans and we want to start right here in Athens County. We have answers for communities and individuals. Our clients are Ohioans - rural, urban, all ages, sizes and races. Our clients are YOU.

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4-H Junior Leaders Help at Dog Shelter
4-H Junior Leaders Help at Dog Shelter
April's Junior Leader Community Service event was to help at the Athens County Dog Shelter
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Ohio 4-H Teen Connections!
Are you a teenager interested in teen opportunities throughout the state? Check out this newsletter!
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Announcements
Annual OSU Vet School Open House
Annual OSU Vet School Open House
There will be a variety of activities, seminars, and events throughout the day for everyone. Families are welcome!
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Homebuyer's Guide
Homebuyer's Guide
Check out this new item on what to consider through the homeownership process!
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State News
Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
Find recent "Grazing School" presentations on-line here!
The "Pastures for Profit" grazing school is a comprehensive course in Management Intensive Grazing
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Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Ohio; Maples, Other Trees at Risk
Asian Longhorned Beetle Found in Ohio; Maples, Other Trees at Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture today (6/17) announced the first discovery of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Ohio trees!
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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 614-292-6181.