Ohio State University Extension - Summit County EFNEP

12/02/2025

🍀We’re Hiring in Mahoning County!🍀
Do you love working with youth, serving the community, and making a positive impact? OSU Extension Mahoning County is looking for an Extension Educators Coordinator 3 to join our team!

This part-time position (24 hours/week) focuses on:
✨ Teaching in the community
✨ 4-H Youth Development
✨ After-School Programming

If you’re passionate about helping young people grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply here: https://go.osu.edu/mahoningjob

Have questions? Call us at 234-348-6001

Join our great team by applying TODAY!

10/04/2022

Great employment opportunity in the OSU Extension Summit County Office!

08/26/2022

Looking for a great career in the Akron area? We are hiring one person to teach youth in the Summit County area schools. We provide the training. https://go.osu.edu/summitjob

08/24/2022

Looking for some breakfast ideas for back to school time? How about these apple oatmeal muffins found on celebrateyourplate.org ?! Sounds like a delicious way to start the day (or to snack on after school) !!!!
https://celebrateyourplate.org/recipes/apple-oatmeal-muffins

Hearty muffins filled with spiced bits of fresh apple.

08/22/2022

It's time to start thinking about after school snacks! If you are looking for healthy ideas, start with this recipe for after school hummus found on celebrateyourplate.org! You can try it with your favorite veggies or crackers! Be creative and enjoy!
https://celebrateyourplate.org/recipes/after-school-hummus

This snack staple is the perfect blend of mashed beans, spices, oil, and yogurt.

08/19/2022

Looking for ways to make your cookouts a little healthier? Check out this article found on eatright.org for tips on how to do so!
https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/cooking-tips-and-trends/tips-for-a-healthy-cookout

From traditional favorites to side dishes and desserts, grilling is a great way to add flavor to all types of food.

08/16/2022

Do you ever wonder what you can do with those beans in your pantry? Check out this article found on eatright.org for some ways to enjoy them! There are even some recipes included!
https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/snack-and-meal-ideas/six-creative-ways-to-enjoy-beans

Beans, canned or dried, are an affordable protein source that also provides dietary fiber and other nutrients we need, including folate and potassium. Eating more plant-based foods (even if you’re not a vegetarian or vegan) could benefit your wallet, the environment and your health. Here are six c...

08/12/2022

Who likes summer squash? Did you know there are many ways to enjoy this nutritious food?! Check out this article found on eatright.org on different and creative ways to prepare your summer squash! Have fun!
https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/snack-and-meal-ideas/summer-squash-stuff-it-bake-it-grill-it

When it comes to summer squash, such as zucchini, patty pans and yellow crooknecks, you've got options.

08/10/2022

It's still summertime and there's still time to enjoy some fresh summer recipes! This summer salsa recipe found on celebrateyourplate.org sounds delicious and is loaded with colorful and nutritious veggies! Enjoy!
https://celebrateyourplate.org/recipes/summer-salsa

With all types of creative recipe options, why not make your own fresh, homemade salsa? Try this simple Summer Salsa recipe to spice up your summer.

08/08/2022

There's still plenty of time left for picnics this summer! Don't let food safety mistakes take the fun out of picnicking. This article found on eatright.org has some tips for you on how to prevent making those mistakes. Check it out!
https://www.eatright.org/health/lifestyle/seasonal/how-to-prevent-7-picnic-food-safety-mistakes

When you're relaxing with family and friends, it's easy to get caught up in the fun and accidentally cross-contaminate food, or forget to pack enough ice to keep your cooler cool.

08/05/2022

If you still have plans to make it to the beach this summer, you may want to read this article found on eatright.org. It gives some tips on making healthy food choices, practicing food safety, and other ways to stay healthy while enjoying a beach day!
https://www.eatright.org/health/lifestyle/seasonal/sand-surf-and-great-eats

Every summer, Americans flock to beaches to get away from it all. Unfortunately, poor nutrition, lack of hydration and fierce sunburn can leave you wiped out after a supposedly relaxing beach day.

08/01/2022

Are you wondering if you get enough water during the day? This article found on eatright.org has some helpful information on amount recommendations and ways to get it! Check it out!
https://www.eatright.org/food/nutrition/healthy-eating/how-much-water-do-you-need

Do you really need to drink eight, 8-ounce glasses of water every day?