Clermont County internship program

The Clermont County Farm Bureau has launched a new Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program, thanks to a grant from the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation. This program connects local students with 18 farms and agricultural businesses, offering hands-on experience in sustainable farming. Through partnerships with Grant Career Center, Clermont County Soil and Water, Ohio State Extension 4-H, and the Clermont County Educational Service Center, students will explore careers in agriculture, gain workforce readiness skills, and learn directly from experienced professionals.

To kick off the program, an Open House was held Jan. 28 at Grant Career Center, bringing together students, parents, and farm representatives. Attendees met local farmers, learned about available internships, had the opportunity to try locally sourced foods, and heard from community leaders who support the initiative. Several community leaders spoke at the event to show their support for the program. Barry Daulton, principal of Grant Career Center, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, noting that it has been a long-time dream of his to create such an opportunity for students. With this collaboration, students have the opportunity to build real-world skills while strengthening local agriculture.

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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.
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Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

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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.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

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Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

Henry County

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I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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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.
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Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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