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Meat chickens were the focus of an extensive learning unit for GrowNextGen teacher leader Amy Jo Henry’s students at Global Impact STEM Academy Middle School. Henry is the school’s STEM and CTE Coordinator. This seven week project began with stu …

Teachers in an Ag/Med Biotech pilot workshop had a chance to see the connections between the two fields. Though career interest is high in healthcare and technology, students are unaware of the many opportunities in agriculture. The skills necessary …

GrowNextGen collaborated with the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Corn & Wheat on a special program to help students find their future career. Feed and Fuel Your Future consisted of 4 weeks of virtual field trips, lessons, and career …

GrowNextGen collaborated with the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Corn & Wheat on a special program to help students find their future career. Feed and Fuel Your Future consisted of 4 weeks of virtual field trips, lessons, and career …

When COVID-19 turned things upside down, food was one thing we could count on. Ohio farmers work hard to produce a safe and abundant food supply. Agriculture is important to Ohio’s—and our nation’s—economy. It contributes $105 billion annually to our s …

GrowNextGen leader Zack Bateson facilitated the last section of the 2020 virtual Ag Biotech Academy, joining the group from his home in North Dakota for a bioinformatics session. Bateson introduced participants to the National Center for …

Scott Metzger Nathan Eckel Ohio Soybean Council’s director of research and education Tom Fontana introduced Ag Biotech Academy workshop participants to two Ohio soybean farmers. They shared about their work and the decisions they make as part of …

“Our goal is to inspire you in your teaching, provide great resources, and help you in the classroom.” With a greeting from Tom Fontana, Ohio Soybean Council Director of Research and Education, the annual Ag Biotech Academy workshop was underway. Spo …

To support teachers facing uncertain situations this fall, the Science Education Council of Ohio sponsored the Virtual Summer Symposium. A variety of content was presented to help teachers prepare for the challenge of non-traditional instruction. …

The Ohio Soybean Council awarded prizes again this year to students submitting projects using soybeans in the areas of agriculture biosciences, bioresources, biopolymers, bioproducts, biofuels, biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, and/or earth …

Did you know that Ohio 4-H and the Ohio National Guard work together to provide fun and supportive programs to military families? GrowNextGen joined the team during the military kids’ virtual camp, held online in July. GrowNextGen ambassador Shaye …

(Thanks WYSO for this news story.) Springfield STEM Academy Student’s Science Fair Project Wins Ohio Environmental Award A local high school student has received the Governor’s Award For Excellence in Environmental Protection Research. Ian Spence is a …