About Gallia County
Gallia County is known for its amazing natural wonders, including the majestic views of the Ohio River from our scenic City Park and endless back roads. The Gallia County Extension Office is located approximately 3 miles from town on State Route 160 North. It is located beside the Gallia County Fair grounds and across the street from the Holzer Medical Center on Jackson Pike, Gallipolis OH.
Gallipolis View from Mound Hill
About Gallia County Extension
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Did you know that the Gallia County Extension office is a "branch office of Ohio State University? The Ohio State University Extension is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University, and Gallia County Commissioners. Our Gallia County Office is your front door to the Ohio State University.
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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.
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A few areas of focus are agriculture, 4-H youth development, environment and leadership. These programs are continuously being evaluated and updated to meet the changing needs and issues facing our community.
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Overall, Extension's mission is to help improve and strengthen the lives of Ohioans and we want to start right here in Gallia County. We have answers for communities and individuals. Our clients are Ohioans - rural, urban, all ages, sizes and races. Our clients are YOU
Mission
Engaging people to strengthen their lives and communitites through research-based educational programming.
Vision
OSU Extension is a dynamic educational enitiy that partners with individuals , families, communities, business and industry, and organizations to strengthen the lives of Ohioans. As Extension educators, we:
Focus on critial economic, enviromental, leadership, youth and family issues. Engage people in lifelong learning. Apply knowledge and practical research to diverse needs and intersts of Ohioans in rural, suburban and urban comminities. 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.
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We have a last chance fund raiser to help kids raise money for 4-H camp but you must act fast! Gallia County 4-H members can sell items from the 2012 spring Celebrating Home catalog and earn up to 50% of the sale toward their camp fees. . Items in the catalog include candles, home accents, gift bags and wrap, books, cookie/dessert kits and soup and dip kits. Most items 12-18 dollars so kids would earn between 6-9 dollars toward camp fees. All you do is collect orders and payment, turn in order forms by deadline May 25th then deliver items back to buyers. Orders will be in 1st or 2nd week of June. For more information or a catalog please call or stop by the Extension office at 111 Jackson Pike between 8am-4:30 pm.
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The Spring 2012 Tractor Supply Co. and Del’s Paper Clover promotion is almost here! Spring Paper Clover launches next week on Wednesday, May 2 and runs through Sunday, May 13. If you haven’t already done so, reach out to your local TSC or Del’s to find out how you can work with your store to help maximize the fundraiser’s success! Be sure to visit the TSC/4-H mini-site at www.tractorsupply.com/4-h to track the progress of the promotion.
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The River Cities Military Family Support Community group is asking ALL 4H Clubs to collect items, spare change or monetary donations that will be sent to area service men and women deployed overseas. Any money collected will be used to buy items not donated. Feel free to send card of encouragement that includes your Club's name with your donation to the Gallia Extension Office by May 25, 2012. Thank You for Your Support.
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Other Opportunities for Quality Assurance, Camps and Camp Counselor Training, State Conference Opportunities, Volunteer Training, Scholarship Training,County Enrollment Deadlines & Clinics and Shows
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2012 Ohio State Fair Scholarships is Due July 1, 2012!! See the Application Below...
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Check the “Documents & Links” section on THE RIGHT of the Foundation website for a new County Gift Form that you can share with local donors to make giving easy. Contact the Foundation for more information at The Ohio 4-H Foundation.
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The "Pastures for Profit" grazing school is a comprehensive course in Management Intensive Grazing
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture today (6/17) announced the first discovery of Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Ohio trees!
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