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Agriculture in print: soy ink

Agriculture in print: soy ink

How do we replace non-renewable resources with renewable resources in high-use products like inks? Create ink recipes and test the formulas. Ink is basically pigment mixed in a liquid that will not blur when put on paper. Inks made with soybean oil are made from a renewable resource, are much more…

COSI Big Science Celebration fun—think INK!

COSI Big Science Celebration fun—think INK!

Our mighty ambassadors shared with over 1000 people during this terrific day in downtown Columbus. Visitors to our booth were able to make and use soy ink and pick up a soybean seed necklace kit. In addition, they could take a candy challenge to see…

Farm Days at COSI

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…

Ridgemont FFA shares with students

Ridgemont FFA shares with students

In December, Ridgemont FFA took part in an Agricultural Commodity Creations event promoting the use of agriculture. Ridgemont FFA members taught students in grades K-6 about agriculture in all 50 states and helped the students make Christmas gifts…

Soybean science in St. Paris

Soybean science in St. Paris

Graham Middle School students explored the use of soybeans in new ways! GrowNextGen ambassadors brought science to them with two great activities: making soy lip balm and soy ink. Students got to choose the flavor of their lip balm made with soy…