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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Location is Old Gallia County Junior Fair Campground on 189 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis OH 45631. There is no scheduling... First Come...First Serve Basis. The service is approximately $20.00 to $25.00 per head.
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Attention Campers
We have an opportunity for you to attend camp free for 2013. It is called the Camp ambassadors program. A list of requirements are below. THIS IS NOT A SCHOLARSHIP!!! if you apply and are selected you MUST meet the requirements below or you will be responsible for your summer camp fee. This opportunity is provided as a marketing/camp promotion tool.
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October is also the time we start planning our 2013 program, setting dates, writing grants and planning events. Here are a few you will want to put on the calendar! IT DESERVES YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE IT HAS ALL DATES FOR 4H IN 2013!!!!
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Activities and resources to help advisors strengthen their club, develop members’ communication and leadership skills, and, in general, make the best better. Linked from OSU Extension 4H Youth Development Educator, Carolyn Belczyk.
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Bob Evans Rio Grande OH & OSU Extension Office 4H Programming
10854 St Rt 588, Rio Grande OH 4564
DATE: Friday June 21, 2013
TIME: 11:00 am-9:00 pm(DINE IN ONLY )
~ 15 % of all DINE – IN sales go to OSU EXTENSION Office in efforts to Raise Funds for Gallia County Extension 4H Programming . Hope to see you there. Thank you.
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The Ohio State University has begun a new fund-raising campaign to support students from all 88 Ohio counties. The "Ohio Scholarship Challenge" seeks to raise $100 million in general undergraduate scholarship funds for Ohio State students at all campuses. This Challenge is also part of the university’s larger effort to raise $500 million in private funds for student financial aid and scholarships. The Ohio Scholarship Challenge honorary co-chairs are Ohio State head football Coach Urban Meyer and men’s basketball Coach Thad Matta.
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Small farm owners who want to learn more about how to make their farms work better for them or expand their operations, or those new to agriculture who are looking for ways to utilize acreage, can attend workshops and presentations on these and more issues during a small farm conference March 23 in Zanesville, Ohio.
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