As the years went on, agent positions were created for each of these subject areas. Many counties throughout the Cooperative Extension System have agents teaching in one or more of these categories. In Ohio, The Ohio State University is designated as the state's Land Grant University. The Ohio State University provides Cooperative Extension programs and services through the Ohio State University Extension Service. Offices are located in each of Ohio's 88 counties.
Agents provide instruction in the four categories previously mentioned.
The Community Development Division of the Ohio State University Extension Service helps individuals and communities to identify and meet local needs with useful information, educational programming, planning, and practical implementation through collaborative efforts with individuals, organizations, and groups to enhance the wellbeing of communities. A Community Development Agent works on programming activities related to the overall wellbeing of a community. A Community Economic Development Agent works on programming focused on improving the local economy. In 1994, the Ohio State University Extension, Community Development Division developed a 5-year strategic plan for carrying out programming activities. Provide a perspective on local development issues.