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.

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.

Ohio Farm Bureau hires ExploreAg and ag literacy program specialist

Jana Mussard of Mount Vernon, Ohio has been named ExploreAg and ag literacy program specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.

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.

Our Ohio Weekly: Rob Sharkey – The Shark Farmer

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Plan now for 2021 ExploreAg programming

ExploreAg provides freshmen-junior year high school students the opportunity to explore available career paths in the agriculture and food industries.

Investing in future agricultural employees, leaders

Training the next generation of agricultural producers, scientists and business and community leaders is a key priority of Ohio Farm Bureau.

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….

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…

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…