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OSU Extension reports 4‑H enrollment growth, food-safety training and staffing update to commissioners
Summary
OSU Extension educators told commissioners that 4‑H enrollment in Fulton County rose to 900 youth (a 6.38% increase), highlighted food-safety certificates and upcoming 4‑H Camp Palmer, and said hiring for a vacant position is on hold due to regional restructuring.
Representatives from Ohio State University Extension briefed the Fulton County commissioners on program highlights and staffing. Melissa Rupp, Family and Consumer Science Assistant Professor, reviewed outreach and program accomplishments; Sara Lewis, 4‑H Youth Development Educator, reported 900 enrolled 4‑H youth, a 6.38% increase over the previous year, and said 98 campers are registered for 4‑H Camp Palmer with 21 counselors. Heather Torlina described water-quality work including pesticide and fertilizer trainings, soil testing and water sampling.
Melissa Rupp also noted a staffing change: Kendall Lovejoy left in January, and hiring for the replacement position has been paused while a regional restructuring proceeds. The commissioners thanked the OSU Extension team for the report; the transcript does not record requests for specific follow-up actions or funding changes tied to the presentation.
