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  • Practical. Our programs address your needs with practical solutions to current issues.
  • Personal. Our staff and volunteers connect with you through one-on-one sessions, meetings, demonstrations, and informal instruction.
  • Unbiased. Our programs are objective and research-based; nonpolitical; and holistic in addressing problems and solutions.
  • Flexible. Extension staff adjust programs and subject matter to meet emerging needs and unexpected changes at the local level.
  • Community Based. Our huge volunteer base multiplies the impact of our Extension professional staff in your own neighborhood.
  • Outreaching. We take the resources, teaching, and research of The Ohio State University and make them available to you, your family, and your neighbors.
  • Collaborative. We collaborate within Ohio State and with other universities, government agencies at all levels, and other organizations to provide the best service to you.
  • Cooperative. Federal, state, and local governments believe in our mission and share in our financial support and programming direction.
  • Diversified. Our proactive programming reaches across personal backgrounds, disciplines, specializations, geographical boundaries, institutions, and states.
  • Economically Minded. Our programs are economic engines for Ohio. We enhance economic development, community awareness, and workforce skills.
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Farmers to Learn New Strawberry Production Method that Creates Earlier and Longer Harvest
PIKETON, Ohio – Strawberry growers can learn about a new production method taught by an Ohio State University Extension specialist that can help them grow larger, sweeter strawberries that can be harvested in early May and well into fall.
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Wheat Growers Watching Weather in Ohio as Crops Are Ahead Two Weeks and Could Result in Strong Yields or Diseased Fields
Chow Line: Lots of fruits, veggies might stem diabetes (5/11/12)
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