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The Ohio State Fair will be making changes to improve the fairgrounds and overall fair experience. One of those changes included the demolition of the Ag & Hort Building where Ohio Farm Bureau’s Land and Living Exhibit was located.
This year, the Land and Living Exhibit will be merging with the Little Farmers Exhibit to ensure that Ohio Farm Bureau and agriculture still have a presence outside of the livestock barns. Given the many similarities between the Little Farmers Exhibit and the Land & Living Exhibit, merging efforts was the best way to continue promoting agricultural education.
Hear from the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau State Fair Interns
Q. Why do you feel it is important to have the Little Farmers Exhibit at the State Fair?
A. I believe that this exhibit is important to have at the state fair because it gives individuals an interactive learning opportunity to gain knowledge about the agricultural industry and help them understand where their favorite foods come from. This experience is important to me because I believe that there is no greater example of trust than the trust between growers and consumers.
Q. Why did you want to intern with the Ohio Farm Bureau?
A. I wanted to be an intern for the Ohio Farm Bureau because the specific program that the internship oversees is something that I have interest in. I take pride in helping organize, plan, and oversee outreach education programs that promote the agricultural industry so individuals can learn where their food comes from.
Q. What will be your role in the Little Farmers Exhibit?
A. My role this summer has included planning, leading, implementing, and staffing the Little Farmers Exhibit at the state fair. Outside of the Little Farmers exhibit, I have also assisted with other events such as the Foundation annual golf outing, ExploreAg program registration, Joint Ag Committee Hearing, and the Dean Kress Charity Steer Show. Additionally, I have assisted other departments in the state office on various projects.
Q. Why do you feel it is important to have the Little Farmers Exhibit at the State Fair?
A. I feel it is important to have the Little Farmers Exhibit at the Ohio State Fair to not only educate, but to get younger children excited about agriculture. By highlighting multiple sectors of the agriculture industry, there truly is something for everyone to learn and enjoy in the exhibit. While the exhibit is geared toward children, parents also go through the exhibit and may learn something new as well!
Q. Why did you want to intern with the Ohio Farm Bureau?
A. I have always had a passion for educating others about the agriculture industry, which is something I know the Ohio Farm Bureau also highly values. This internship has allowed me to play a small role in informing the general public about the importance of agriculture. Between scholarships and leadership experience, the Ohio Farm Bureau has given me so much, and now I have the chance to give back!
Q. What will be your role in the Little Farmers Exhibit?
A. My role is to make sure that every barn in the exhibit is staffed and running. I will also make sure that the agriculture industry is positively represented so that children will get excited about getting to enter the industry.
About Little Farmers
Little Farmers is a hands-on educational exhibit designed for children aged 3 to 10 years old. This exhibit provides an engaging and interactive learning experience that covers various aspects of Ohio agriculture. The stations offer tactile learning experiences using simulated animals, real grains, gardening, machinery, and more! As children move from station to station, they will collect items to exchange for a prize at the Ohio Proud Farmer’s Market. Bring your family to the Ohio State Fair July 24 – Aug. 4, 2024 and make sure to visit the Little Farmers Exhibit!
Events & Reminders
Innovations in Ag Protection Series
A summer series lunch and learn featuring Nationwide, hosted by Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals. Registration for these virtual events is required.
July 31 at Noon: Innovations in Ag Risk Protection
Aug. 14 at Noon: AgTech Innovation Hub
Aug. 30 at Noon: ATV/UTV Rider Safety
AFBF Women’s Communications Boot Camp
Applications due Aug. 12
New opportunity for Ohio Farm Bureau members: Growing Tomorrow Grants.
Learn more about the grant. Applications due July 31.
AgriPOWER Class XV
Applications due Aug. 1.
County Volunteer Ag Literacy Certification Training Sept. 27
A one-day training will equip volunteers with the skills and resources to effectively engage with youth about ag literacy topics. Registration due Sept. 8.
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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