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  1. OSU Extension is Open for Business Learn with us Virtually!

    Mar. 24, 2020

    Events are presented virtually via webinars, social media, live events and watch parties.  The topics include food safety, crisis management, home gardening, animal care, crop production, forestry, hemp and many more. go.osu.edu/AgMadness 

    Brought to you by your OSU Extension educators, researchers, faculty, staff and partners.

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

    Mar. 19, 2020

    Columbus, OHIO – Governor DeWine recently issued a state of emergency for the state of Ohio, and along with the Ohio Department of Health, has implemented a variety of strategies to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). To do our part in reducing risk to Ohio State University Extension employees or clientele, we have implemented a teleworking plan effective immediately, and all OSU Extension offices will be closed to the public until further notice.

  3. Ohio Level II ServSafe/TAP Food Protection Manager Certification

    Feb. 08, 2017

    OSU Extension has partnered with Training Achievement Program (TAP) to offer an online version of Ohio Level II Food Safety training which meets all Ohio Department of Health requirements.  You can complete the online course at your own pace and once training is complete, you will take a proctored certification exam here at OSU Extension Defiance County.  The cost is $150 per person.  For more information, or to register, please contact our office at 419-782-4771.