Farm Bureau

ExploreAg

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Ohio Farm Bureau’s signature ag literacy and workforce development program, ExploreAg, offers FREE week, multi-day and day-long immersion programs for high school students. In ExploreAg, teens learn about agriculture and related STEM fields from industry experts, scientists, and educators. Participants visit locations like Kroger and Bob Evans, manufacturers like John Deere and Certified Angus Beef, and research laboratories at OSU, Wilmington and Findlay. Youth are able to develop their leadership and collaboration skills and prepare for college and further careers.

2024 Weeklong Summer Camps:

  • OSU Columbus Campus, June 9-14
  • OSU Wooster Campus, June 16-21
  • University of Findlay, July 7-12 2024

Summer Mini & One-Day Camps:

  • COLT Electric Lineman Training, May 31
  • Wilmington College, June 4-7

Deadline to apply is April 15. Selected students will be notified via email no later than May 1.

How to register: Exploreag.org

2024-ExploreAg-Flyer

2021 Knox County Farm Bureau Scholarship

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The Knox County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees has designated funds to assist with the next generation of youth.  Applicants must be residents of Knox County and members of the Knox County Farm Bureau or have parents who are members.  Applicants who are graduating high school seniors or who are already enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4-year college are welcome to apply.  Check out more and apply here.  The deadline to apply is April 30, 2021.

The Knox County Farm Bureau will be awarding a $2,500.00 scholarship to a qualified high school senior or person enrolled in college from Knox County who will be pursuing further education.

Applicant Qualifications

Applicant must be a resident of Knox County.

  • Applicant or their parents must be a Knox County Farm Bureau member.
  • The student must be planning to pursue a degree at any two or four-year accredited institution.
  • The student must have an accumulative 2.5 GPA at the accredited institution.

Required items:

  • Letters of Recommendation:  Must provide two references.
  • Transcripts: Copies of your most recent High School and/or College/Technical School transcripts.
  • Essay Questions:  Please answer the following question. How has agriculture impacted your life?

Knox County Farm Bureau Scholarship

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The Knox County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees has designated funds to assist with the next generation of youth pursuing a career in agriculture. Applicants must be residents of Knox County and members of the Knox County Farm Bureau or have parents who are members. Applicants who are graduating high school seniors or who are already enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4-year college are welcome to apply.

The Knox County Farm Bureau will be awarding a $2,500.00 scholarship to a qualified high school senior or person enrolled in college from Knox County who will be pursuing further education.

Applicant Qualifications

Applicant must be a resident of Knox County.

  • Applicant or their parents must be a Knox County Farm Bureau member.
  • The student must be planning to pursue a degree at any two or four-year accredited institution.
  • The student must have an accumulative 2.5 GPA at the accredited institution.

Required items:

  • Letters of Recommendation:  Must provide two references.
  • Transcripts: Copies of your most recent High School and/or College/Technical School transcripts.
  • Essay Questions:  Please answer the following question. How has agriculture impacted your life?

Application Deadline: April 30, 2021.

Check out more and apply here.

Reminder – 4-H and Friends Fun Day

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On Sunday, June 24 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Kayla Jones and the Ohio Farm Bureau is sponsoring 4-H and Friends Fun Day at the building site of the new 4-H Activity Center behind the fairgrounds.  Donations will be accepted to support the Knox  County 4-H Planning Committee and its construction of the new center.

HELP NEEDED

  • We are still seeking current and former Knox County 4-H members to speak about their 4-H experience during the event.  Please let Andrea know if you are interested in helping with this endeavor.
  • We are still seeking current and former Knox County 4-H members to display miscellaneous, food and nutrition, and clothing projects as well as livestock projects.  If you are interested in displaying one or more of you projects please contact Larry for information.
  • Volunteers are requested to assist with preparation, set-up and clean-up after the event.
  • Tables and chairs will be moved to the fairgrounds on Friday afternoon, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. Contact Larry if available.
  • Materials will be gathered and staged on Saturday at the fairgrounds. Contact Larry for times.
  • Set-up will start at noon on Sunday, June 24.
  • The event will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the building site on top of the hill behind the fairgrounds with parking in the campground area. In case of bad weather, the Multi-Purpose Building will be used.
  • Clean-up will start at 6:00 p.m. and materials will be stowed on the fairgrounds.

Some of the activities on Sunday include:

Columbus Zoo Animal Ambassadors (3:00 to 5:00 p.m.)

4-H miscellaneous project and livestock displays

Speakers for brief presentations throughout the event telling their 4-H story

Space and Rocket club display and rocket launches

Shooting Sports displays and an archery trailer

4-H CARTEEN activities

Natural Resource Area displays

Snow Cones, Popcorn and Cotton Candy

Commodity group-sponsored food

 

4-H & Friends Fun Day

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Join us on Sunday, June 24, 2018 from 3 – 6 p.m. for a 4-H & Friends Fun Day to educate about 4-H, raise awareness, and raise funds for the new 4-H Center.  This is being sponsored and/or supported by the Knox County Farm Bureau, Knox County Cattleman’s Association, the Columbus Zoo, The Knox County Chamber of Commerce, and Jagger Auctioneers.

  • Admission will be by donation
  • Food will be provided by local commodity groups and area businesses
  • Visit from the Columbus Zoo
  • Ground breaking event
  • 4-H projects on display
  • Silent auction
  • Live auction

All donations will go directly to the Knox County 4-H Planning Committee to support the new 4-H Center project.

Flyer: farm bureau fun day-1mbcgmx

– Andrea