Central State University

Central State University (CSU) Extension Focuses on Programming for Underserved, Underrepresented Populations in Ohio in Rural and Urban Areas With: Agriculture and Natural Resources (anr), 4-H Youth Development (4-H), Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), and Community and Economic Development (ced). Anr Provides Programs, Workshops, and Training for Small-scale, Organic and Beginning Farmer Programs With Interactive Classes That Focus on Crop Production, Food Safety, Marketing and Climate-smart Technologies. Anr Will Focus on Legacy Planning for Woodland Owners With an Emphasis on Heirs' Property, Minority Landowners, and Underserved Audiences. Impacts Will Include Increasing the Number of New Farmers in Ohio, Developing Mentor Relationships for New Farmers, Developing Podcasts, Videos and Resources for Farmers and Engaging With Woodland Owners in Appalachian Ohio. 4-H Focuses on Vulnerable Populations Including Minorities in Inner-cities and Underserved Rural Communities. the Program Provides Positive Youth Development and Experiential Learning to Create Pathways for Youth to Develop Into Responsible Citizens and Caring Adults. the Program Provides Afterschool and In-school 4-H Experience to Underserved and At-risk Youth in Urban (inner-cities) and Rural Communities Through Experiential Learning Activities in S.t.e.a.m. Education, Healthy Living, Community and Civic Engagement, and Career Preparedness to Become Functional and Responsible Individuals. Impacts of the Programming Include Encouraging Youth to Improve Their Dietary Habits, Nutrition, Health, Wellness, and Physical Activities; Improving Access to Healthier Foods Through Hands-on Activities in Gardening and Healthy Food Preparation; and Introducing Activities in Science and Agriculture to Provide Opportunities for Youth to Develop Life and Workforce Prepar Ation Skills. Outcomes for Youth Will Include Increased Skills in Leadership, Mastery, Self- Esteem, and Self-determination. FCS Prioritizes the Welfare of All Ohio Citizens But Particularly Socially Disadvantaged. Socially Disadvantaged People Are Often at a Greater Risk of Poor Nutrition and Illness, Including Diabetes, Than More Affluent Populations and This Is a Target Audience for FCS Programs. FCS Programs Cover Human Nutrition, Disease Abatement Through Nutrition and Exercise, Cooking Methods, and Individual/family Mental Health. FCS Also Plays a Critical Role in the Dissemination of Research Results Pertaining to Human Nutrition and Health. FCS Utilizes a Mobile Kitchen to Demonstrate Cooking and Introduce More Fruits and Vegetables in People's Diets to Cause Diabetes Mitigation, Prevention of Childhood Obesity, Improving Family Resilience, Strengthening Financial Readiness of Families, Promotion of Hunger Abatement, and Environmental Degradation. a Mobile Health Unit Is Used to Provide Access to Health Consultations to All Communities. Program Activities Include Nutritional Education, Cooking Demonstrations and Workshops to Encourage More Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables to Improve Health and Create Improved Community Health. Ced Seeks to Empower Communities to Achieve Their Goals Through Education and Technical Assistance. the Programming Focuses on Socially Disadvantaged Communities to Improve the Socio-economic Environment. Program Activities Include Offering High School Equivalency Education, Criminal Record Expungement Program, and Local and Micro Entrepreneurship and Jobs Programs. the Ced Team Works With Farmers and Other Entrepreneurs on Business Planning and Development. Impacts Will Be Measured by Number of Start-up, Small Business, Beginning Farmers, and Agribusiness Entrepreneurs That Launch and Operate Their Business; People Who Overcome Barriers and Enter the Workforce.