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Jan 14, 2026
Researchers from The Ohio State University Extension's Business Retention and Expansion team have partnered with The Ohio State University's Department of Horticulture & Crop Science, the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Ohio Grape Industries Committee, and the Ohio Wine Producers Association to conduct a statewide assessment. This important confidential survey will provide insight into the state of the Ohio grape and wine industries and identify areas for expansion.
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Dec 10, 2025
The Excellence Awards highlight the extraordinary leadership and lasting impact of professionals who elevate Community Development across Ohio. This year, we are proud to honor Ken Martin as the recipient of the 2025 Raymond A. Schindler Excellence in Community Development Award. His work reflects a deep commitment to strengthening communities, advancing innovative programming, and fostering collaboration that makes a meaningful difference statewide and beyond.
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Dec 10, 2025
This year’s JCEP and ESP awards showcase the dedication, innovation, and leadership of Community Development professionals who continue to elevate Extension’s impact across Ohio and beyond. Their work strengthens local economies, supports resilient communities, and expands opportunities for learning and growth. We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of colleagues whose contributions reflect the highest standards of service and excellence.
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Sep 12, 2025
The fifth and final segment in the Basic Climate Change Question series on Earth is Our Home.
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Aug 7, 2025
Ohio Communities Mobilize to Bridge the Digital Divide by 2030
Roadshows spark statewide broadband planning, funding readiness, and local collaboration
In May 2025, more than 85 community leaders, internet service providers, educators, and nonprofit partners gathered across five Ohio regions for the 2025 OSU Extension and BroadbandOhio Roadshow series. These regional sessions, hosted in Knox, Preble, Stark, Paulding, and Athens counties, were designed to accelerate local momentum toward Ohio’s goal of universal broadband access by 2030.
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Aug 4, 2025
The Ohio State University Extension Community Development and University of Minnesota Extension and Tourism Center with small grant funding from USDA through the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) developed a new curriculum for community leaders serving the outdoor recreation sector.
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Jul 30, 2025
Earth is Our Home is a video series by Thomas Blaine, Associate Professor with the Community Development Program at OSU Extension. The series, which began in 2021, primarily addresses global climate change, how it has affected Earth in the past, the current status, and likely outcomes in the future. You can learn all about earth’s climate engine, the differences between natural warming and the warming caused by humans. Questions you may have about what caused the ice ages, extinction events, El Nino and La Nina – they are all addressed in Earth is Our Home.
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Jul 11, 2025
Earlier this week, more than 100 community members and partners gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Legendary Adventure Zone, a new inclusive playground in Noble County designed for children of all abilities.
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Jul 11, 2025
The Ohio State University Extension’s Community Development (CD) team made a powerful impression at the 2025 National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) Conference, showcasing a range of impactful projects, research, and collaborations — and even bringing home one of the organization’s top honors.
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Jul 11, 2025
The National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) honored Greg Davis with a Distinguished Career Award at its annual conference. Greg currently serves as the George R. and Genevieve B. Gist Endowed Chair in Ohio State University Extension.
