About Pickaway County

About Pickaway County

Pickaway County was created by an act of the Ohio Legislature in 1810, and Circleville was designated the County Seat in 1811. The name "Pickaway" comes from the Native American word "piqua" meaning "man risen from the ashes." Pickaway County's land area is 502 square miles, and it remains a primarily rural farming area with approximately 80% of the land used in agriculture production.

OSU Extension, Pickaway County is one of the 88 county field offices of The Ohio State University bringing the knowledge of the university to your door. We fulfill the land-grant mission of Ohio State University by interpreting knowledge and research developed by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Ohio State and other land-grant universities, so that Ohioans can use the scientifically based information to better their lives, businesses and communities.

OSU Extension serves the residents of Pickaway County by sharing research based information in the following program areas:

  • 4-H Youth Development
  • Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • Family & Consumer Sciences

 

The Pickaway County OSU Extension office is grateful for the continued support of the

Ula Jean Metzler, Glenn Reeser and Jay Wippel.

 

 2008 Pickaway County Highlights

 

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Website Gets a New Look
Website Gets a New Look
We hope you like the look of our new website! Please take a few minutes to explore the features of Pickaway County's new website design.
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Announcements
2009 OSU Income Tax Schools
2009 OSU Income Tax Schools
Tax law and rule changes are a frustration for all taxpayers, but tax practitioners must somehow learn about the changes and how to comply with the new rules. The OSU Income Tax Schools have become a popular way to get the needed update.
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County News
4-H - Treasuring Our Volunteers
4-H - Treasuring Our Volunteers
The annual Pickaway County 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet was recently held at Emmett Chapel United Methodist Church. The theme for the evening was “We Treasure Our Volunteers”, recognizing the many adults and teens that impact the 4-H program through their volunteer efforts.
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Ohio 4-H License Plates
Ohio 4-H License Plates
Show your support for 4-H!
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State News
2010 Southern Ohio New and Small Farm College Scheduled
2010 Southern Ohio New and Small Farm College Scheduled
An eight week introductory short course for the new landowner or anyone wishing to learn how to make the most on a few acres.
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Cow/Calf Production
Cow/Calf Production
Cow Calf 101, school being offered this winter
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Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.