Ag Literacy

County Farm Bureaus around Ohio provide ag literacy programs to enhance students’ knowledge about agriculture. Ohio Farm Bureau also encourages agricultural literacy through partnerships with Ohio’s commodity groups.

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.

Foundation for Agriculture announces 18th Book of the Year

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 18th Book of the Year award to author Peggy Thomas for “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden.”

County Volunteer Ag Literacy Training Certification

A one-day training Feb. 17 will equip volunteers with the skills and resources to effectively engage with youth about ag literacy topics

Logan County teachers can win scholarship to attend National Ag in the Classroom Conference

The conference takes place June 23-26, 2025 in Minneapolis. K-12th grade educators should apply by Feb. 15, 2025.

Cultivating Minds Project fosters environmental and agriculture education

Ag and environmental literacy kits were distributed to schools and the library in Richland County.

National Ag in the Classroom Conference a ‘win’ for teacher

Ohio’s National Ag in the Classroom Conference Educator Scholarship is made possible through the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Patterson Family Ag Literacy Fund.

GrowNextGen: Bringing food science to teachers

This summer’s ‘Experience Food Science: Field to Package’ workshop offered educators a close look at the intersection of agriculture, food science, and technology.

2024 Logan County Agriculture Impact Fund grants now available

The purpose of the Impact Fund is to support projects and events that will expand and grow agriculture’s footprint in the county and encourage youth development in agriculture.

Making bird feeders at the Jackson Sidewalk Market

Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau Board of Trustees set up at table at the Jackson Sidewalk Market and made bird feeders with the youth in attendance.

Morrow County Dairy Tour a success

Thank you to everyone who stopped out at the Morrow County Dairy Tour Saturday, June 22!