About Marion County

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

We are 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, 4-H youth development, environment, family and consumer sciences and leadership. 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 Marion 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!

MARY F. LONGO                                       ROBERT O’DONNELL
Extension Educator                                   Extension Program Assistant
Family and Consumer Sciences                Agriculture
E-mail address: longo.6@osu.edu        E-mail address: odonnell.156@osu.edu

JESSICA RICE                                           CONNIE THOMAS
Extension Program Assistant                   Office Associate
Family Nutrition Program                         E-mail address: thomas.6@osu.edu
E-mail address: rice.317@osu.edu

Marion County Commissioners

We gratefully acknowledge the continued help and support of our local county commissioners. Their input and participation into our programming efforts is appreciated.

Orange Flower

Marion County Commissioners

Andy Appelfeller 
Josh Daniels
Dan Russell

 

 



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On Tuesday, November 10, is this year's date for Extension's Holiday Happenings Event. The 2009 program theme is "Healthy, Happy Holidays!". Doors open at 6:30 pm at the Buckeye Room in the Union County Agricultural Center, 18000 State Route 4, Marysville. The program begins at 7 pm. Registration Fee for the evening is $8 and must be paid in advance by November 5. Contact the OSU Extension Office at 937.644.8117 or toll free for Union County Residents at 800.589.8584 to purchased tickets or for more information.
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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 614-292-1868.