March/April 2025 Our Ohio
This issue of Our Ohio highlights Ohio Farm Bureau’s programs, scholarships and other efforts to support ag education in the state and showcase career pathways in Ohio’s largest industry.
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In the previous edition of Our Ohio, we shared all the ways Ohio Farm Bureau is working to give our members the tools they need to succeed.
Those tools include our policy efforts, staying ahead of trends, creating solutions to keep businesses thriving and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
As important as each of these efforts are to the future of Ohio agriculture, one challenge outweighs them all—the next generation of workforce. Our data shows that the 10-year need for workers in agribusiness occupations is more than 90,000. Where will they come from, and how can we get them here?
This issue of Our Ohio highlights Ohio Farm Bureau’s programs, scholarships and other efforts to support ag education in the state and showcase career pathways in Ohio’s largest industry.
Scroll down to the Featured Articles section on this page to read each story.
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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.
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.
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
Featured Articles
County Farm Bureau policy cultivates ag education at Sandy Valley
Through established policy, all county Farm Bureaus in Ohio provide and support ag literacy programs to enhance students’ knowledge about agriculture.
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Golden Owl winner Dena Wuebker inspires next generation to become agricultural educators
The Golden Owl Award recognizes outstanding agriculture educators who make an impact in their local communities.
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Need for vets creates various career pathways
A combination of factors have caused a vet shortage in Ohio, particularly for the specialty of working with livestock.
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Across the Table: Creating a youth career pathway in agriculture
Ohio Farm Bureau is ensuring that more young people, who may have never considered a profession in agriculture, see that opportunities abound in Ohio’s largest industry.
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Welding scholarship born to fill a need in the trade
The award is for students who are pursuing a certification, accreditation or a degree related to welding. Apply by March 31.
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Career advice from Young Ag Professional award winners
What career advice would you give to the next generation?
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Former campers encourage 2025 ExploreAg applicants
Ohio Farm Bureau’s signature ag literacy and workforce development program offers free week, multiday and daylong immersion programs for high school students. Apply by June 13.
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Legislation opens new licensing track for career-tech teachers
Ohio House Bill 432, sponsored by Rep. Don Jones, sets up new alternative educator preparation programs.
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