MVP Dairy

Calling all K-4 teachers! We are excited to announce the first Western Ohio Agriculture in the Classroom Conference to be held on June 14, 2022, at MVP Dairy in Celina, Ohio. This one-day event offers teachers new learning opportunities to share with their classrooms while experiencing new opportunities to learn more about agriculture!

The schedule will feature a farm tour of MVP Dairy and the learning center, the opportunity to take part in four break-out sessions about agriculture literacy, science, and food. Additionally, hear from keynote speaker, Jeanne Gogolski, the CEO of Education Projects.org. Jeanne works to inspire the next generation of leaders to feed the world and has been connecting agriculture to Ohio classrooms for more than 20 years. 

Western Ohio ATIC Conference

Register today! Space is limited to 50, so act now. Here is an informational flyer, including the agenda. Please share this with your friends and colleagues. CEU credits are available.

If you have any questions please contact the Mercer County Farm Bureau office at 877-775-7642 or email at [email protected].

This event is sponsored by Cooper Farms, Mercer County Farm Bureau, MVP, and several generous sponsors: Homan Inc, Farm Credit Mid-America, American Dairy Association Mideast, Mercer Landmark, St. Henry Bank, and the Ohio Poultry Association.

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Mandy Way

Way Farms

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Ernie Welch

Van Wert County Farm Bureau

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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

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Jaclyn De Candio

Clark County Farm Bureau

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Jenna Gregorich

Coshocton County Farm Bureau

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Jared Hughes

Groovy Plants Ranch

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Austin Heil

Hardin County Farm Bureau

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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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