OSU Extension brings research-based education and programming to communities across Ohio, helping residents engage in lifelong learning and skill development in agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, nutrition, financial management, and more. Ohio State University Extension brings the knowledge of the university directly to you. We fulfill the land-grant mission of The Ohio State University by interpreting knowledge and research developed by Extension and other faculty and staff at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Ohio State main campus, and other land-grant universities – so Ohioans can use the scientifically-based information to better their lives, businesses, and communities. The Extension system is the world’s largest non-formal educational system. Extension programs address the needs of the local community while also addressing state, national, and global issues. Our practical educational programs combine the needs of local citizens and communities with new research and technical information. No matter which county you visit, you can find people who are helped by the major OSU Extension program areas:
- family and consumer sciences
- 4-H youth development
- agriculture and natural resources
- community nutrition
These program areas – and many other special topics – are continuously evaluated and updated to meet the changing needs and issues facing each community. Extension provides practical advice, sensible solutions, and realistic down-to-earth answers for ALL Ohioans. OSU EXTENSION…
Our vision: Ohioans have the knowledge and resources they need to actively engage in creating conditions in which they thrive. Our mission: We create opportunities for people to explore how science-based knowledge can improve social, economic, and environmental conditions. We at OSU Extension Mahoning County are here to serve you and our county!
