OSU Extension Coshocton County is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Allen as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator. Chris has worked his agricultural career in swine production, contract production management, training and compliance, as well as genetic and animal health sales. He is a graduate of River View High School, and he holds a BS in Agriculture (Animal Science major) from Ohio State. He served in the US Army and Army National Guard.

Chris and his wife Tina own a small farm in southwestern Coshocton County, and they are parents to four children. Chris currently serves on the Ohio Pork Producer’s Board, Fellowship for Christian Athletes Leadership Board, and is an elder at Perry Chapel Baptist Church.

Please contact Chris Allen with agriculture and natural resources related questions at 740-622-2265 or allen.236@osu.edu.