Training topics included working with children, health concerns, program planning and camper safety. This year a coordinator for the program was hired and a new class of ten leaders was trained. Several workshops were held this year to assist members taking gardening, electricity, rocket and other still projects. Over 100 youth benefitted from participation in these programs. Community Develpment Extension is involved in public issues involving county residents.
Recent issues are comprehensive land use planning, county water resources and farmland preservation.
All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.