High School Students

Attention high school students! Teens interested in agricultural careers don’t want to miss this amazing and FREE opportunity to spend a week on a college campus exploring the world of agricultural careers. The application to apply is March 30. Check out the four opportunities this summer at ExploreAg.org.

A Camp Like No Other

The ExploreAg program is a week-long experience where high school students interact with and learn from internationally known teachers, scientists, and researchers. Students are hosted on campus at the Ohio State University and Central State University and are introduced to various aspects of agriculture both in the classroom and through diverse hands-on learning experiences, both on and off campus. Subject areas include food science, precision agriculture, animal science, natural resources, management skills, technology, and agricultural business. In addition to the classroom experience, scholars will participate in field experiences that highlight cutting-edge research, and introduce industry partners, to provide scholars with a glimpse of innovative careers in related fields.

ExploreAg will offer four camp sessions in 2019!
Session 1- June 9-14 at OSU Main Campus
Session 2-June 16-21 at OSU Main Campus
Session 3-June 23-28 at the OSU ATI Campus
Session 4- July 7-12 at Central State University

The ExploreAg program is completely free for students.
-Supervision is provided at all times by faculty, staff, and six program counselors.
-Applications are due March 30
-Campers will be notified of selection in late April

Scholars are selected through a competitive application process requiring:
-a completed application
-1-3-minute video submission exploring “How can technology be used to end hunger?”

Your video application should:
-Start by stating your name and a short introduction of yourself.
-Respond to how you think technology can be used to end hunger.
-Show that you are well researched, creative, and demonstrate your interest in the subject.
-Please note that your videos will be uploaded to YouTube and shared with the selection committee and the general public

*campers selected will be asked to provide a deposit of $50 that will be returned the week of camp

Program costs, which include on-campus accommodations, meals, staffing, course supplies, program materials, and transportation, have been generously sponsored by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation as a part of their vision to create a strong farm and food community for all Ohioans.

Apply Here: https://form.jotform.com/82825925784168

On behalf of the Young Leaders Conference Committee:

For the fifth year in a row, the men of Alpha Gamma Rho and the women of Sigma Alpha at The Ohio State University will be hosting the Young Leaders Conference for all high school age students with an interest in agriculture. The event is geared toward helping students gain both professional and leadership skills, with a focus being in the agricultural industry.

Attached is the invitation as well as the tentative agenda. To register students, please have each individual student register themselves by following the link to the google form. Checks to register can be made payable to Sigma Alpha, with “YLC” in the memo line and mailed to:

Masa Williams, Attn. YLC, 222A Animal Science Bldg. 2029 Fyffe Ct., Columbus, Ohio 43210

The 2018 Young Leaders Conference will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.

Click Here To Register For Young Leaders Conference

Please feel free to direct all questions to: ylc.osu@gmail.com

Thank you,

The Young Leaders Conference Committee