Advancing Employment and Income Opportunities

OSU Extension is a leader in community development education and an unbiased partner as strategies are implemented to achieve community and organizational goals.

Our community development professionals enhance the well-being of communities and neighborhoods via interactive and collaborative partnerships with local businesses and organizations, community leaders and local officials.

OSU Extension applies cutting-edge research, knowledge and innovations to improve local businesses and the communities they serve. Our economic, small business and job development programs are tailored to local community needs in every county, whether metropolitan, rural or a combination.

You can learn more about all of OSU Extension community development programs at http://comdev.osu.edu.

Advancing Communities through Community Development

OSU Extension in Ashtabula County  has a part-time community development staff member focused on promoting local food and local producers. Contact Julie Wayman, educator, at wayman.31@osu.edu.

Extension has been helping all Ohioans build better lives, better businesses and better communities since 1914.