ExploreAg

ExploreAg is a signature project of Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation’s Fisher Fund, named after former Ohio Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Jack Fisher. ExploreAg introduces students to the many career opportunities that are in high demand in the agriculture industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is projecting a shortage nationally of qualified individuals to fill careers in agriculture. Ohio alone is projected to have 18,000 new job openings annually in related fields through 2020.

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 April 30.

Bob Evans Farms plants seeds of opportunity with gift to the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation

Bob Evans Farms has been a passionate supporter of Ohio Farm Bureau’s ExploreAg program since it began in 2018.

Share named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist

Katie Share of Columbus has been named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.

Applications open for 2024 ExploreAg STEM camps

The ExploreAg program is free to all high school students; deadline to apply is April 26, 2024.

Ohio Farm Bureau hires ExploreAg and ag literacy program specialist

Mary Klopfenstein of Delphos has been named ExploreAg and ag literacy program specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.

Search for food science study pays off

In his online search for information related to a career in food science, Jayden Porter found Ohio Farm Bureau’s ExploreAg program.

Vets-to-be flourish at Findlay

University of Findlay encourages students to become large-animal veterinarians or, at the very least, mixed-practice veterinarians.

Our Ohio Weekly: Ohio NRCS State Conservationist John Wilson

Newly appointed Ohio NRCS Chief John Wilson talks about stepping into his new role and some of the challenges and goals he has for his agency moving forward.

ExploreAg: Igniting a spark in ag careers

The innovative program is free to high school students who often don’t know what Ohio agriculture jobs are available.

Ag careers are growing on trees

Teaching students about the career possibilities in agriculture – and at places like Davey Tree Expert Company – is a key mission of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.