About Adams County Extension

We gratefully acknowledge the continued help and financial support of the Adams County Commissioners. Their input and participation into our programming efforts is appreciated.

Mission

Engaging people to strengthen their lives and communities through

research-based educational programming. 

 

Vision

OSU Extension is a dynamic educational entity that partners with individuals, families, communities, business and industry, and organizations to strengthen the lives of Ohioans.  As Extension educators, we:

  • Focus on critical economic, environmental, leadership, and youth and family issues.
  • Engage people in lifelong learning.
  • Apply knowledge and practical research to the diverse needs and interests of Ohioans in rural, suburban and urban communities.
  • Extend resources of The Ohio State University.
  • Recruit and develop volunteers to multiply Extension’s efforts while developing their leadership potential.
  • Enhance teamwork through networking and connectedness.
  • Link youth, family and community needs to scholars in Ohio and nationwide.
  • Teach with cutting-edge strategies using new technologies and approaches.
     

In Extension we value: 

  • Excellence in educational programming.
  • Grassroots programs that engage local people in solving problems and addressing challenges.
  • Unbiased researched based information.
  • Practical education that helps people help themselves.
  • Timely responses to clientele concerns.
  • Credibility with clientele and funders.
  • Honesty and integrity in our work.
  • Teamwork within offices, with clientele and with our educational partners.
  • Flexibility/adaptability in local programming.
  • Programming without discrimination and employment of people representing the diverse population of Ohio.

2010 OSU Extension Highlights: 

  • Click here for 2010 Adams County Extension Program Highlights.
  • Click here for 2010 Ohio Valley EERA Extension Program Highlights.
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Top Stories
4-H Camp Makes Memories
Summer is nearly upon us, and with summer comes the 4-H camping season. Adams County youth camp with youth from counties in the region at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson. Camp sessions include the Cloverbud Overnighter for youth 5 and in kindergarten through second grade AND a parent or guardian; Beginner Camp for youth in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grades, Junior High Camp for youth in 6th, 7th, or 8th grades, and Teen Camp, for older youth.
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Announcements
Click below to see the 2012 Adams County 4-H Calendar, updated 3/22/2012. Use this to plan your 4-H year, but remember to confirm dates, times, and locations prior to an event. It looks to be another productive and active year in 4-H here in Adams County!
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County News
The Senior Fair Board recently approved a revision to the rules regarding under- and overweight animals.
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Baking Contest Recipes and Entry Form Available
The annual Jr Fair Baking Contest will be held on Friday, July 20, in the Senior Fair Administrative Building at the fairgrounds. The Baking Contest is open to current members of any Junior Fair organization or club, and each organization or club may have one representative in each category.
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State News
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; OSU Extension Offers Information Hotline
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture today (6/17) announced the first discovery of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Ohio. An exotic, invasive insect that kills maples and other trees, ALB was found in Bethel, Clermont County, in southwest 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.