A new internship program, supported by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, connects local students with hands-on agricultural experiences, workforce readiness training, and mentorship from area industry professionals.
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.
Evan Davis of Leesburg has been elected to his first three-year term on the board of trustees of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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Nathan and Jill Parriman grow seasonal crops, including Christmas trees, pumpkins and cut flowers, providing U-cut experiences that invite customers to engage directly with agriculture.
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The 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Craig Adams, Mike Townsley, and Kellogg Farms, Kurt Farms and Stateler Family Farms.
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The winners of the 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Advocacy in Action Award are Dr. Sarah Ison of Clermont County and Tim Hesselbrock of Butler County.
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Clermont County Farm Bureau volunteers spent the day cooking, serving, and connecting with families at the Junior Fair Outpost, helping support local youth.
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We appreciate their dedication to represent our counties on the national level, ensuring that the voices of Ohio farmers are heard.
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The meeting provided an opportunity for members, community leaders and local farmers to voice concerns and help shape policy recommendations.
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This meeting fulfilled the training requirement for the Farm Bureau group rating program, helping employers better understand workers’ compensation coverage and safety practices.
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As a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Taylor took the opportunity to hear directly from local producers about the challenges and opportunities facing the region’s agricultural industry.
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The event, hosted by Ohio Farm Bureau, provided an opportunity for members to engage with legislators and discuss key priorities affecting Ohio agriculture.
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