About Washington County

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We are a "branch office" of Ohio State University

Did you know that the Washington 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 Washington County Commissioners. Our Washington County Office is your front door to the Ohio State University.

We are the world's largest nonformal educational system. Our practical educational programs combine the needs of local citizens and communities with new research and technical information. The four areas of focus are  4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, and Family & Consumer Science. These programs are continually being evaluated and updated to meet the changing needs and issues facing our community.

Our goal is to help improve and strengthen the lives of Ohioans and we want to start right here in Washington County. We have practical advice, sensible solutions, and down-to-earth answers to your questions about everything from gardening to nutrition. Our clients are Ohioans - rural, urban, all ages, sizes and races. Our clients are YOU.

Directions to the Washington County Extension Office

A Gift To Extension

If you currently give to Ohio State, you can simply earmark those funds to benefit your friends, family and neighbors right here in Washington County. Read more . . .

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Ohio State Launches Ohio Scholarship Challenge
The Ohio State University has begun a new fund-raising campaign to support students from all 88 Ohio counties. The "Ohio Scholarship Challenge" seeks to raise $100 million in general undergraduate scholarship funds for Ohio State students at all campuses. This Challenge is also part of the university’s larger effort to raise $500 million in private funds for student financial aid and scholarships. The Ohio Scholarship Challenge honorary co-chairs are Ohio State head football Coach Urban Meyer and men’s basketball Coach Thad Matta.
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Conference to Help Small Farm Owners Live their 'Small Farm Dream'
Small farm owners who want to learn more about how to make their farms work better for them or expand their operations, or those new to agriculture who are looking for ways to utilize acreage, can attend workshops and presentations on these and more issues during a small farm conference March 23 in Zanesville, Ohio.
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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.