ExploreAg Program

One of a kind science camps for teens

Ohio Farm Bureau’s signature ag literacy and workforce development program, ExploreAg, offers FREE week, multiday and daylong immersion programs for high school students. In ExploreAg, teens learn about agriculture and related STEM fields from industry experts, scientists, and educators. Participants visit locations like Kroger and Bob Evans, manufacturers like John Deere and Certified Angus Beef, and college research laboratories at Ohio State, Wilmington and Findlay. Youth are able to develop their leadership and collaboration skills and prepare for college and further careers.

Apply by April 30

A camp like no other

The 10-year need for workers in agribusiness occupations totals nearly 470,000. More than 90,000 of this need is in farming occupations, including agricultural managers. Source: Regionomics

The recipient of American Farm Bureau’s 2020 New Horizon Award, the ExploreAg program offers one-week long camps, weekend camps and one day experiences for high school students free of charge. Students are immersed in hands-on learning exposing them to a multitude of careers in agriculture, including those careers in STEM.

High school students interact with and learn from internationally known teachers, scientists and researchers. Students are hosted on college campuses such as Ohio State University, Wilmington College and the University of Findlay and are introduced to various aspects of agriculture both in the classroom and through diverse hands-on learning experiences.

In addition to the classroom experience, scholars will participate in field experiences that highlight cutting-edge research, and introduce industry partners, to provide scholars with a glimpse of innovative careers in related fields.

ExploreAg is more than just a camp, it’s awesome to get to see how broad agriculture is while having fun and making new friends. You end up learning a lot without it ever feeling like work. It’s an awesome opportunity to have fun, gain new friends, make valuable connections and maybe even find your lifelong career.” Zach Z.

2025 Program Sessions

Single-Day Camp

COLT Lineman Training Facility, May 30

Multi-Day Camp

Wilmington College, June 17-20

Weeklong Camps

Ohio State Columbus, June 8-13
University of Findlay, July 6-11
Ohio State Wooster, July 13-18

Virtual Q&A Session Feb. 25, 2025 at 7 p.m.

ExploreAg will be holding a Virtual Q&A Session to share more about the program and answer any questions that you have.

Other resources

If you interact with high school students and would like to be added to our email list when ExploreAg applications are open or updates are shared, please complete this form. This email list is ideal for educators, Extension agents, industry partners, and anyone who would like to promote ExploreAg in their community.

If you are a high school educator and would like ExploreAg to visit your classroom, please reach out to [email protected].

2025 Program Flyer