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Learning about ag careers
How do students find out about career possibilities in their area? Ross County Farm Bureau and Ross County Soil and Water co-sponsored an Ag Career Day in September. Nearly 80 FFA students from Ross County high schools took part in hands-on …
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Helping you on to science fair success!
Science fair planning and projects can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help! A special training session featured experts sharing their experience and wisdom to help others be successful. Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) director of research Tom Fontana …
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Investigating soil and water quality at Highbanks
23 Ohio teachers spent the day at the park, thanks to the Ohio Soybean Council and Ohio Corn & Wheat. The day began with a mixer, then focused on soil health. Soil structure and biodiversity are important to maintain soil health. The slake test …
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Summer externship: Kellogg Farms
GNG teacher leader Meghan Prendergast learned about conservation from a farmer’s point of view this summer. She completed an externship at Kellogg Farms, part of the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network. Their research at sites throughout …
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Summer externship: Stateler Farms
GNG teacher leader Chris Brown worked on a farm this summer! He took part in a teacher externship program sponsored by the Ohio Soybean Council. Brown spent time at Stateler Farms in McComb, Ohio, where he shadowed Duane and Anthony Stateler. “I saw …
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Summer externship: BASF
GNG teacher leader Jamie Brown got a close-up look at agriculture in Ohio this summer thanks to an Ohio Soybean Council-sponsored externship with BASF. Brown teaches middle school science and math at Miami East Junior High School. Her externship …
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Soybean oil use now and in the future
(This article is from Ohio Country Journal.) By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Ohio Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and the soybean checkoff From the national kick-off on his farm in Hancock County back in 2011, to the nationwide use of …
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Biodiesel boats bringing smiles
By Matt Reese and Dale Minyo (article courtesy of Ohio Country Journal.) The folks with GrowNextGen are staying very busy this summer. On July 22 the 2022 GrowNextGen Tour stopped at the Crawford County Fair highlighting biodiesel and soy ink …
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“The voice you know….”
Ohio Country Journal’s Dale Minyo was at the Chickenology workshop to promote the value of educational outreach and teacher training. GrowNextGen’s funding comes from Ohio soybean farmers through the check off program, in which part of every bushel …
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Lively life science learning
School’s about to start, but these teachers were eager to learn! A dedicated group spent the day exploring genetics, habitats, and environment in the latest Chickenology workshop. This event is sponsored by Ohio Poultry Association and the Ohio …
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Farm Days at COSI
GrowNextGen ambassadors are college students trained and willing to help the public learn more about modern agriculture! Their outreach is made possible by Ohio Soybean Council and Battelle. Ambassadors recently participated in COSI Farm Days. This …
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Back to school with ChickQuest!
41 Ohio teachers gathered at the Nationwide &Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus this week for a ChickQuest workshop. The group included educators from 28 elementary schools, as well as extension agents. The workshop takes the attendees …