OSU Extension reports record 4‑H enrollment, expanded nutrition and horticulture programs

Jun 2, 2026

Ohio State University Extension staff told Montgomery County commissioners that 4‑H enrollment reached record levels and that nutrition, family‑science, and horticulture programs expanded this year through grants and new events.

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Ohio State University Extension staff presented a year‑in‑review to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners on June 2, reporting record participation in youth programming and expanded outreach across nutrition and horticulture initiatives. Extension staff said 1,775 youth participated in Agriculture in the Classroom and Junior Master Gardener activities, and the county's traditional 4‑H program enrolled 336 youth — the highest level since 2008. The presentation named staff including Nancy Lyons and Rebecca Supinger as contacts for program follow‑up.

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