Karen Fulks is the office associate for the Hardin County OSU Extension office. She grew up in Hardin County, north of Kenton,  where she currently resides with her husband, Charlie. She has two daughters, Jennifer and Jill, and five grandchildren. She was a 11 year Hardin County 4-H member and 36 year volunteer for the Hardin Hi-Lighters and Grant Cloverbuds 4-H clubs. She has served on various committees, including levy campaigns and 4-H Council. Karen is a member of the Greenwood Grange where she has participated  since the age of five.  She has provided customer service in offices for over 35 years.  Karen worked at the University of Findlay for over 18 years, and decided she wanted to return home again to Hardin County.