About Extension

Our 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.
Partnering Programs in the Community.
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Montgomery County Commissioners Catholic Social Services of Miami Valley Senior Housing: Redeemer Manor and Martin Luther Manor DePaul Center Food Pantries Faith Based Organizations Montgomery County Farm Bureau United State Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Five Rivers MetroParks: Adventure Central, Grow With Your Neighbor GED Programs Girl Scouts Head Start Homeless Shelters Job Center Montgomery County Department of Jobs and Family Services Libraries: Dayton Metro Public Library, Washington-Centerville Public Library, and Wright Memorial Public Library Life Enrichment Center Greater Montgomery County Master Gardener Association Master Organic Gardeners Nature Center NOVA House Natural Resource Conservation Services Ohio Department of Agriculture Ohio Livestock Coalition The Ohio State University Places Incorporated Public Health- Dayton Montgomery County Red Cross Senior Resource Connection Shiloh House Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District The Other Place: Iowa Project and River Commons The Samaritan Homeless Clinic Unified Health Solutions WIC YWCA
Office Hours and Location
The OSU Extension office in Montgomery County is open
from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
We may be reached by phone at (937) 224-9654 or by e-mail at montgomery@osu.edu
Our fax number is (937) 224-5110
Click here for map of Montgomery County, provided by http:\\mapquest.com
Our office is located just off Interstate 75 near the Edwin C. Moses Blvd. exit. Go North to West Stewart Street. Turn East on Stewart Street, go straight to South Main Street and turn left. The entrance to the Montgomery County Fair Grounds is on the left. Enter and turn right up the hill. At the top you will see the Coliseum and next door is our office with dark front glass windows, an OSU sign and a US flag.
The Montgomery County Extension Advisory Committee
The Extension Advisory Committee serves an important role in planning, conducting & evaluating our local Extension educational programs and efforts. We thank the members, along with our County Commissioners and Administrator, for their time and support of our programs.
Members are:
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Kathy Wirrig |
Kathy Tilton 4-H Advisor |
John Friedline, Chair Agriculture Rep., Fair Board member |
Nancy Glidden Family & Community Rep. |
Don Michael Fair Board Member |
Alan Bunker Green Industry Rep. |
Jim Dillon Soil and Water Conservation |
Janet Garlikov Small Business Rep. |
Nancy Dougherty, Vice-Chair OSU Alumni Club Rep. |
Jerry Dryden Master Gardener |
Judy Moncrief, Secretary Business Rep., former 4-H member |
Sheila Bushong, Member-at-large 4-H Advisor |
Sandi Mitchell Adult Ed. Rep. |
Catherine Rauch, Member-at-large Family & Community Rep. |
Debbie Ferguson Community Rep. |
Nancy Aubel Adult Ed. Rep. |
Duke Stockslager Green Industry Rep. |
Dr. Steven Wright, Regional Director OSU Extension |
Dan Foley County Commissioner |
Debbie Lieberman County Commissioner |
Judy Dodge County Commissioner |
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Becky Keegan |
Jimmy Harless Miami Valley Grown and public market |
Kim Brown Housing expert/financial counseling |
The committee meets two times a year. The next meeting is Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 5:30 pm at the Montgomery County Extension office.




