Agriculture
4-H Youth Development
Family & Consumer Sciences
Community Development
Horticulture
Did you know that the Hocking 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 Hocking County Commissioners. Our Hocking County Office is your front door to the Ohio State University.
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.
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.
Overall, Extension's mission is to help improve and strengthen the lives of Ohioans and we want to start right here in Hocking County. We have answers for communities and individuals. Our clients are Ohioans - rural, urban, all ages, sizes and races. Our clients are YOU.
Joyce Shriner, C.F.L.E.
Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences
County Director
Barbara Carder
Extension Educator,
4-H Youth Development
Extension Educator,
Agriculture/Natural Resources
Sheila Meyer
Extension Program Assistant,
4-H Youth Development
Extension Program Assistant,
Family Nutrition Program/FCS
Sue Sharb
Crys Walker
Extension
Office Associates
Catrina Hubbard
Extension Intermittent Office Assistant
Hocking County
Commissioners
Greg Green
Gary Starner
John Walker
We gratefully acknowledge
the continued help and support of our local county commissioners. Their
input and participation into our programming efforts is appreciated.
Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Keith L. Smith, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, Ohio State University Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.