Community Development
Last modified
2008-01-02 14:35
Although all of the Extension program areas are involved in the development of successful communities, this program area concentrates on economic and environmental issues that face our community in today’s changing world. Statewide programs include leadership development, land use planning, rural-urban interfacing within communities, environmental education, retention & expansion of business, and tourism.

Welcome to the Warren County Extension
Community Development Program
Gregory A. Meyer
Extension Educator
Community Development
You can e-mail me at meyer.213@osu.edu
All About Community Development in Warren County
Programs currently being offered in Warren County are listed below. For more information, please contact the Extension office.
Land Use & Rural/Urban Interface
- Warren County is the second fastest growing county in the state of Ohio and one of the fastest in the country. Extension will meet with community groups to inform them about the following issues related to land use and the interface between urban and rural populations.
- Agriculture in Warren County: Agriculture is still the second largest industry in Warren County, but it is changing as the county evolves. Learn about the agriculture industry in Warren County and how growth is affecting the way farmers do business.
- Land Use & Zoning: Learn the basics of zoning to better understand the complex issues facing our local governments.
Environmental Issues
- Extension offers programming on many issues related to the protection and improvement of our local environment. Topics include composting of yard waste, safe pesticide usage and point/non-point pollution of our waterways. Our website offers a significant amount of information on these topics, or you may contact our local office for more information.
Extension Program Information
- Most of the community development work being done in Warren County is planning work with other agencies or in one-on-one meetings. Therefore, few public meetings are held. However, if one should occur, it will be found here.
Connections to Web Sites
The Ohio State University Related Links
State Government
- Connect Ohio
State of Ohio Front Page
Ohio Department of Development
Ohio Department of Development, Office of Strategic Research
Legislative Information
Data and Demograhics Information
- US Bureau of the Census
American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association
National Agricultural Statistics Service
National Center for Education Statistics
US Geological Society
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
US Department of Labor
Department of Commerce Economic Statistics
Miscellaneous Resources
- US Environmental Protection Agency
Small Business Administration
Center for Rural America
Rocky Mountain Institute
American Planning Association (APA)
Sustainability
University of Minnesota's Economic Development Policy Program
Business Retention & Expansion International
Kellogg Foundation
Indiana Economic Development Academy
Rural Development Centers
- North Central Center for Rural Development
Norteast Center for Rural Development
South Rural Development Center
Western Rural Development Center



