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About Extension

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Welcome to Richland County


 "Engaging people to strengthen their lives and communities
through research-based educational programming."



We gratefully acknowledge the continued help and financial support
of our local county commissioners.
We appreciate their input and participation in our programming efforts. 


  With Appreciation - Richland County Commissioners

 Ed Olson, Gary Utt and Tim Wert


Link to Ohioline

OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, naional origin, or veteran status. 

 Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President  and Director, OSU Extension
TDD #  (800) 589-8292 (Ohio only) or (614) 292-1868


Ohio State University Extension is committed to ensuring that all citizens have access to its research based information. If you are having accessibility problems with this website which are addressed by the Americans With Disabilities Act, and need an alternate format, send email to: repp.8@osu.edu, or phone 419-747-8755.


The Ohio State University Extension is the nation's largest non-formal education system.  Our programs in agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community development focus on the economy; the environment; family, individual, and youth development; and leadership.

Our mission is to help improve the lives of Ohioans. 

Our educational programs are based on scientific knowledge and focus on critical issues and needs. 

In all 88 counties, OSU Extension is here for YOU!

Richland County Ohio State University Extension Office

Judy Villard, Ph. D.
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
Extension County Director
villard.1@osu.edu

Cindy Long
County Extension Educator
Family and Consumer Sciences
long.310@osu.edu

Duane Rader
Extension Program Assistant
Agriculture and Natural Resources
rader.72@osu.edu

Dawn Winkle
Extension Program Assistant
Family Nutrition Program
winkle.12@osu.edu

Sandi Arnold
Extension Program Assistant
4-H Youth Development
arnold.671@ag.ohio-state.edu

June Tilton
Administrative Assistant
tilton.3@osu.edu

Jenny Repp
Receptionist & Secretary
repp.8@osu.edu

Cecelia Whittenberger
Secretary
whittenberger.6@osu.edu

Office hours:
8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Monday through Friday

Phone 419-747-8755