Training the next generation of agricultural producers, scientists and business and community leaders is a key priority of Ohio Farm Bureau.
Amy Beth Graves - Dec. 29, 2020
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.
Amy Beth Graves - Dec. 29, 2020
Ty Higgins - Jan. 19, 2020
Ohio Farm Bureau’s ExploreAg wins national honors
The American Farm Bureau Federation presented awards to state Farm Bureaus at the organization’s 101st Annual Convention in Austin, Texas. The awards recognize excellence in implementation of outstanding outreach programs in 2019. Ohio Farm Bureau was the recipient of the…
Lynn Snyder - Dec. 12, 2019
Four ExploreAg Camps offered in 2020
Editor’s Note: Due to ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the difficult decision has been made by Ohio Farm Bureau and OSU Extension to cancel all ExploreAg Camps this summer. Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County and the…
Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - Dec. 11, 2019
Teens learn about precision agriculture careers
Sixty-six students in grades 7-12 took part in informative presentations and hands-on activities at the John Deere Training Center in Plain City Dec. 6 as part of the ExploreAg program, which exposes students to the many careers in agriculture. At…
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 30, 2019
Students learn about electric industry careers
Oct. 19, 24 students participated in an ExploreAg Experience at the Central Ohio Lineworker Training Center in Mt. Gilead. Students learned what an electric cooperative is then split into five groups where they spent 30 minutes per station: Ride in…
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 23, 2019
ExploreAg Experience: John Deere Dec. 6
All students from grades 7-12 are welcome to participate in a hands-on experience to explore the various agricultural careers in Ohio. In this experience, participants will explore the many careers with John Deere, Ag Pro and JD Tech while performing…
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 16, 2019
ExploreAg Day at ODA
All students from grades 7-12 are invited to this hands-on experience to explore various agricultural careers in Ohio. A FREE lunch is included at the end of the event. Flyer Explore many STEM careers by touring Ohio Department of Agriculture’s:…
Amy Beth Graves - Aug. 1, 2019
Fun, education come together at ExploreAg camps
Education, fun and friendship were all on the agenda for the 2019 ExploreAg camps. Dozens of high school students from across Ohio participated in the second annual STEM-based ExploreAg camps, which are sponsored through Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation’s Fisher Fund….
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 6, 2019
2019 ExploreAg adds more camps – application deadline extended
UPDATE: The deadline to apply has been extended. The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is offering STEM-based camps called ExploreAg. The ExploreAg program is a FREE week-long experience for high school students where they are introduced to various aspects of agriculture, food…