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  1. Manage Your Money Email Challenge

    Nov. 12, 2019

    It's time to get your finances in order and begin the new year right!

    I’s almost time for a new year, why not a new financial you? Learn where your money goes, how to save, plan your spending, limit debt and organize financial records through the Manage Your Money E-mail Challenge. 

  2. November Spotlight: SNAP-Ed

    Nov. 01, 2019

    A month of SNAP-Ed: September 18, 2019, A very proud day for Dayton   

    OSU Extension Montgomery County SNAP-Ed and 4-H programs came together to promote healthy lifestyles with Smoothie Bikes during Gem City Market’s Block Party. SNAP-Ed is working with GEM City Market, construction to be completed fall 2020, and will be teaching free nutrition classes. For more information on Gem City Market, please visit the following link: gemcitymarket.com

  3. You Can Support 4-H

    Mar. 21, 2019

    Beginning in March and into April, there are many local and national business campaigns to support Montgomery County and Ohio 4‐H.  A few of these are: 

  4. November Spotlight: EFNEP

    Nov. 01, 2018

    The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is  a free nutrition education program targeting low income families with children.  Grant funded through the USDA/NIFA, EFNEP has taught thousands of Montgomery County residents over the past 50 years.  Our series of nine (90 minute) lessons concentrate on food safety, healthy eating, budgeting food dollars, and the importance of physical activity.  Our classes include food tastings, cooking classes, class incentives, and a certificate of completion from The Ohio State University.

  5. October Spotlight: SNAP-Ed partnership with Public Health

    Oct. 03, 2018

    The Healthy Corner Store Initiative is designed to help corner stores in food desert communities in Dayton to build relationships with store owners and make gradual changes with support and training. 

  6. Chow Line: Internal Temperature of 165 F Needed for Chicken to Prevent Foodborne Illness

    Oct. 01, 2018

    Does chicken have to be cooked to one uniform temperature, or can it be eaten like steak — rare, medium rare, medium or well done?

  7. OSU Extension has Moved!

    Mar. 15, 2018

    The Montgomery County office relocated to The Calumet Center, 580 Calumet Lane, Dayton, OH 45417, in Jefferson Township, adjacent to the home of the new Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Infirmary Road. Staff share the facility with the Agricultural Society of Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Department of Disability Services. In light of this cohabitation, all visitors will be required to sign in at the front office and be escorted to the appropriate Extension office.

  8. 2018 4-H Night at the Dayton Dragons

    Feb. 02, 2018

    6th Annual Ohio 4-H Night at the Dayton Dragons

    Saturday May 19th, 2018 at 7:00 PM

    $16.00 Tickets Include:

    Reserved Tickets Special 4-H Dragons T-Shirt

    Timeline:

    5:00-6:00 PM - Pick up T-Shirts and Tickets 6:00 PM - 4-H Parade 7:00 PM - Opening Pitch

    Deadline to order Tickets - April 16th

  9. Dining with Diabetes

    Oct. 18, 2017

    Dining with Diabetes:

    Beyond the Kitchen is a FREE online course created by OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences. This online course goes “beyond the kitchen” to discuss making healthy choices when eating at restaurants, grocery shopping or planning weekly meals.

    Sign up is easy and free. Click for more details about the course and how to sign up.

  10. Blog Offers Tips For Better Living

    Sep. 13, 2017

    Published on September 6, 2017

    Wondering how to better manage stress? Want to learn more about how to budget your finances to make sure your money lasts longer? What about gluten free eating?

    Answers to these questions and more are available through the Live Smart Ohio website which offers a consumer blog written by professionals with Ohio State University Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences that’s focused on promoting health and wellness statewide.

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