Welcome to OSU Extension Greene County!

  1. What Mushrooms and other Fungi are doing for us and the environment

    Feb. 05, 2021

    Please join us via Zoom Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM 

    Speakers: 

    Thomas Mitchell, Ph.D., The Ohio State University

    Jason C. Slot, Associate Professor, The Ohio State University

    We will discuss several ways fungi are important for plant, soil, and environmental health because of their unique symbiotic and decomposition abilities.  Topics will include fungal pest control, nutrient exchange, and biomass recycling.

    Cost: $7.00

    Click here to register

  2. Foodscaping In Ohio

    Feb. 01, 2021

    Join us Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 6:30 PM via Zoom for Foodscaping in Ohio

    Foodscaping is a modern term for the practice of integrating edible plants into ornamental landscapes. This program will inspire attendees to think creatively about planting veggies! Learn how to pair edibles with the best flowering perennials for your region.

  3. Extension Office Open on Mondays and Tuesdays by Appointment Only

    Jan. 19, 2021

    Effective weekly, starting the week of January 18, 2021, the Greene County Extension Office will be open on Mondays and Tuesdays 8:30am to 4:30pm with limited staffing by appointment only. Staff can be reached by calling 937-372-9971 or by calling the staff member direct to schedule an appointment. Staff will continue to telework and are available  by email, to email a staff member - at the top of the page, click "About" then click "County Staff" then you can choose the appropriate employee. Thank you 

  4. PAT and Upcoming Winter Agronomy Meetings

    Jan. 08, 2021

    Click on the links below for the most up-to-date information on Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification and some state wide Agronomy Meetings.

  5. Extension Office Closed Update

    Dec. 30, 2020

    Effective through January 15th, all OSU Extension county offices will be closed to the public and employees will be 100 percent teleworking per The Ohio State University guidelines. While our office will be physically closed, we will continue to serve our clientele via email or phone and virtual programming.   For questions, please contact the appropriate staff member listed below.

  6. Soil Testing

    Jul. 21, 2020

    We are continuing to assist you with soil sample testing and now offer a drop box located outside the front door of our office for your convenience. 

    Agronomic soil samples cost $17 and Turf/Ornamental/Lawn samples cost $21.

  7. OSU Extension Announces Agriculture and Natural Resources Madness: A Tournament of Education

    Mar. 25, 2020

    Did your usual conference get canceled? Looking to fill the void of the big basketball tournament? Ohio State University Extension is here to help with a new virtual education program for the agricultural community.

  8. OSU Extension offices throughout Ohio will implement teleworking options for staff amid current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak concerns

    Mar. 18, 2020

    March 18, 2020

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    LOCAL CONTACT: OSU Extension Greene County

    OSU Extension offices throughout Ohio will implement teleworking options for staff amid current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak concerns

  9. Office/Building Closed

    Mar. 18, 2020

    The university is committed to doing everything possible to promote the safety of our community as we respond to the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). One of the best ways to prevent the spread of viral illnesses is to minimize the circumstances in which individuals might interact and transmit the disease. The university has requested that employees telework, hold meetings virtually, or postpone them.

  10. Greene County 4-H Important COVID-19 Updates

    Mar. 12, 2020

    Please review this information.  As you may be aware, The Ohio State University has announced the suspension of face-to-face instruction and the move to virtual instruction effective immediately through March 31. Events deemed nonessential are postponed between now and April 20, 2020.There will be evaluation whether they should continue in person beyond this time. Our primary concern is for the health and safety of all our people. Virtual meetings are encouraged.

    See attachment for more information.  Check back regularly. 

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