Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: ExploreAg: Building Ohio’s Agricultural Workforce
Katie Share joins the podcast to break down what the program is, what’s new for 2026, and why it plays a key role in building Ohio’s future workforce.
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Ohio Farm Bureau’s signature ag literacy and workforce development program, ExploreAg, is now accepting registration for its free 2026 camps, featuring an expanded lineup of one-day experiences and a weeklong immersive camp for high school students.
With continued interest and demand, the program has been realigned to offer more one-day camps across Ohio, allowing students to explore a wider range of agricultural sectors by region and career focus. One weeklong camp also will be offered at Ohio State University ATI in Wooster, Ohio.
ExploreAg introduces students to agriculture and related STEM fields through hands-on learning and direct engagement with industry experts, scientists and educators. Participants visit locations like Farm Credit Mid-America and Heritage Cooperative, manufacturers like Bob Evans and Cargill, and college learning laboratories at Ohio State, Bowling Green State University and the University of Findlay.
Through both one-day and weeklong formats, students explore areas such as food science, precision agriculture, animal science, natural resources, technology and agricultural business practices. Participants also build on leadership skills while engaging in real-world, hands-on experience both in the classroom and in the field.
ExploreAg is completely funded by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and is offered at no cost to students. A refundable deposit is required to confirm registration. Space is limited, and registration for each experience closes 10 days prior to the event or when full.
Explore by Region:
Greenville – June 8
Lima – June 9
Marion – June 15
Medina – June 17
Garrettsville – June 25
Cincinnati – July 7
Athens – Aug. 20
Circleville – Aug. 24
Explore by Career Field:
COLT Lineman Training, Mount Gilead – May 29
Meat Processing, Jackson Center – June 11
Agricultural Communication, Bowling Green – June 12
Harness Horse Racing, Ashville – June 18
Meat Processing, Yorkshire – June 19
Veterinary Medicine, Upper Sandusky – June 29
Veterinary Medicine, Columbus – June 30
Retail Agronomy, Findlay – July 15
Ag Technology, Columbus – July 20
Veterinary Medicine, Celina – July 21
COLT Lineman Training, Mount Gilead – Oct. 23
ExploreAg Weeklong Camp:
Ohio State University ATI, Wooster – May 31 to June 5
Learn more about each camp or register at exploreag.org.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ohiofarmbureau.org.
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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.
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