We gratefully acknowledge the continued help and support of our county commissioners, Chris Abbuhl, Kerry Metzger, and Jim Seldenright. Their input and participation into our programming efforts are appreciated.

Did you know that the Tuscarawas County Extension office is a "branch office" of The Ohio State University? Ohio State University Extension is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University, and the Tuscarawas County Commissioners. The Tuscarawas 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. A few areas of focus are agriculture, 4-H youth development, environment and leadership. and healthy families. 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 Tuscarawas County. We have answers for communities and individuals. Our clients are Ohioans - rural, urban, all ages, sizes, and races. Our clients are YOU!

Please feel free to contact us at any time. We look forward to hearing from you!

2011 County Highlights

2011 Crossroads EERA Highlights

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.

Map to our office.