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.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: ExploreAg: Building Ohio’s Agricultural Workforce

Katie Share joins the podcast to break down what the program is, what’s new for 2026, and why it plays a key role in building Ohio’s future workforce.

Registration open for 2026 ExploreAg STEM camps

2026 camps feature an expanded lineup of one-day experiences and a weeklong immersive camp for high school students. Registration closes 10 days before each experience.

ExploreAg opens pathways, offers clarity

ExploreAg exposes Ohio high school students to a wide range of careers in agriculture and helps them see where they might fit.

ExploreAg camps shape the next generation of agricultural leaders

See how ExploreAg camp in Ohio builds confidence, sparks curiosity and leads to lifelong passions in the agricultural industry.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Research for a Changing Food System

Learn about research being done at Ohio State that will change how food is processed.

Applications open for 2025 ExploreAg STEM camps

The ExploreAg program is free to all high school students. The deadline to apply is April 30 at exploreag.org.

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 June 13.

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.