Industry in the News

Each year the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences recognizes 20 outstanding seniors at the annual recognition program. Join us in taking a look back of the outstanding seniors from our department over the past few years.

Derek McCracken
Graduating with his bachelors’ degree in 2013, Derek McCracken majored in agricultural education. He is now an agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor at Hardin – Houston Local School. To further his education, McCracken has also begun a masters program in school counseling and will be getting married in August of 2016.

Nicole Stienmetz
Nicole graduated with a degree in agricultural education. She is now in her third year of teaching junior high and high school agricultural education and advising the FFA Chapter at Riverdale Local Schools. In addition to teaching, she is also a District 4 membership co-chair and treasurer of the Riverdale Education Association.

Other ACEL students recognized as Outstanding Seniors in 2013 include:
Suzie McMullen, agricultural education

BuckeyeThon 2016

January 27 2016January 28, 2016

In just a few weeks, a number of students from the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership will participate in BuckeyeThon’s 24 hour dance marathon.

BuckeyeThon members, Ohio State students, faculty/staff, and the community of Columbus residents participate in events throughout the year which culminate in a Dance Marathon to both monetarily and emotionally support our BuckeyeThon families. Through BuckeyeThon, Ohio State students have the opportunity to Pay It Forward and to change forever the lives of kids fighting cancer.

BuckeyeThon’s Dance Marathon is an annual celebration of the fundraising that Ohio State has done for the year in support of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. OSU’s dance marathon is the largest dance marathon in the country, with over 5,000 students registered last year who raised $1.23 million For The Kids. Over the past 14 years, BuckeyeThon has raised over $3.7 million in total.

Like the Dance Marathon’s name suggests, there will be lots of dancing as we celebrate the lives of children everywhere. We wish the ACEL dancers, including all members of Agricultural Education Society, the best as they boogey, nae nae and dab the night away!

You can support these dancers fundraising goal by clicking on the link at the end of their summaries.

Summer McCracken
Growing up in a large extended family, I have always loved being around little kids. Children are naive, innocent, and happy. They do not deserve to be deathly ill nor do their family members. Unfortunately, every day 43 children develop cancer or other life-threatening diseases. I dance to put an end to pediatric cancer. I dance to give others hope. I dance to make a difference.

In February, I will be participating in my first ever BuckeyeThon with the Agricultural Education Society! BuckeyeThon raises money and awareness for the Columbus’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Nationwide Children’s treats all kids, regardless of their ability to pay. Show your support and remember it’s for the kids! #FTK Donate to Summer’s goal.

Summer McCracken

Abbey Van Tyne
I am participating in Buckeyethon for the second year in a row and am beyond thrilled to be a part in the inspiring task of beating pediatric cancer! When I attended Buckeyethon for the first time last year, my heart was touched in several different ways. I met several of the kids while at the dance marathon and the way they constantly held their heads up high without a doubt in the world; you’d think that they were the most mature kids you’ve ever met. Every kid deserves to be a buckeye, and if I can contribute in any way toward that cause then I will consider any amount of money that I raise to be a success. Donate to Abbey’s goal.

Abbey and Hayley particpated in BuckeyeThon 2015.

Laura Baird
As a first year student, I had never heard of BuckeyeThon before. After hearing about this event in one of my club meetings, I knew that I wanted to participate in order to give back to those who are struggling with cancer and their families. I am very fond of the university and all of the service projects that we participate in, so I wanted to play my part in the largest student-ran philanthropy in the state of Ohio and help the patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital! Ag Ed. Society and ACT (Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow), which is the student organization that I am involved in, have joined together to form a team for this event. I will be participating in BuckeyeThon with this team and am very excited for my shift, which is from 11:00am-11:00pm. For more information on this event, I have attached a link that tells you about BuckeyeThon and the ways in which you can also get involved. Thank you! Donate to Laura’s goal.

Laura Baird

Francis Nicol
I am thrilled to be participating in Buckeyethon this February for the first time! I will be dancing with my fellow Agricultural Education Society members this year. There are many reasons why I am choosing to donate to this philantrophy. One is that Buckeyethon has grown to be yet another of all the traditions here at Ohio State and what better way to celebrate being a Buckeye than by dancing with and for the kids of Children’s Hospital! Another reason is that I myself was a patient at Columbus Children’s when I was a baby and while I did not have cancer like many of these children in the Hematology/Oncology Unit do, I am still thankful to be alive and well and to be able to dance for all the kids that are still fighting today. I look forward to meeting the patients and spend time with them and lift their spirits this February. Donate to Francis’ goal.

Francis Nicol

Carley Snider
In February 2016, I’ll be participating in my first Buckeyethon Dance Marathon! I consider it an honor to participate in this exciting event and put forth efforts to raise funds and awareness for Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the children and families it serves. When I was little, I remember dancing and singing with my mom and sister all the time. Some of my favorite childhood memories are the crazy “jam sessions” we’d have in the car on our way home from school. I really cherish those memories and am so saddened that there are children who don’t have the opportunity to create a memory like that because instead they’re undergoing treatments for pediatric cancer. I’m dancing because others can’t. I’m dancing because every kid deserves their own “jam session.” I’m dancing For The Kids. Support Carley’s fundraising efforts.

Carley Snider

Abby Motter
I am dancing in Buckeyethon 2016 because of the kids who don’t get to experience the skinned-up knee, mud pie, catching fireflies childhood I remember. The word “cancer” or “life threatening disease” is terrifying, but the children who are battling for their health always seem to have a smile. They are full of courage, and don’t take the gift of living for granted. Last year I had the opportunity to visit Nationwide Children’s Hospital and see their dedication and passion for providing children with the best care, and greatest support system available. A hospital may seem like a scary place, but they work to make it as cheerful and comforting as possible. Within our communities there are families who are battling with childhood illness. I met Mr. Locke when he was volunteering at FFA Camp, I soon learned that his son Quenten, was struggling with cancer; while visiting the hospital I happened to meet Quenten. This was impactful for me because childhood cancer wasn’t just something I heard about anymore, I actually knew someone who was fighting the battle to get better. It gave more meaning to the fundraising for Nationwide Children’s Hospital at FFA Camp, and fueled my desire to become involved with Buckeyethon. I want to help provide kids like Quenten with the resources needed to have a short, positive, and accommodating stay in the hospital, and live a long and healthy life. I want these kids to grow up and have the opportunity to chase their dreams, and if they choose, attend The Ohio State University. I can’t wait to dance with the Agricultural Education Society! I’m looking forward to an event filled with compassion, empathy, and purpose. I can’t wait to see Ohio State join together in a cause and make a difference for families who are dealing with a childhood illness. Donate to Abby’s fundraising goal.

Abby Motter and Brutus Buckeye

You can visit the pages of additional Agricultural Education Society members and read about why they are participating in BuckeyeThon 2016!

ACEL Weekly Update – January 27, 2016

January 26 2016February 2, 2016

Upcoming Events

January 28 – AZP Info Session/Ice Cream Social, 6-7:30pm, Norton House
January 29 – CFAES Recognition Program Award Applications Due
January 29 – Towers Honorary Applications Due
January 30 – CFAES Ice Skating Social, 8:15-10:15pm, OSU Ice Rink
February 3 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
February 5 – CFAES Ambassador Applications Due
February 5 – Peer Mentor Applications Due
February 9 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 17 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
February 23 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 24 – CFAES Career Expo, 1-4pm, 4-H Center
March 2 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
March 8 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
March 22 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
March 23 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
April 6 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
April 7 – CFAES Recognition Program, Ohio Union
April 12 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
April 20 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin

News

On our website

Check back next week!

On our Blog

A New Reality – Nicaragua Study Abroad by Abby Motter
Blue Corduroy Buckeye by Sydney Snider
Industry in the News

2016 CFAES Recognition Program Applications Deadline is January 29
January 29 is the application deadline for the following awards to be presented at the 2016 CFAES Recognition Program on April 7. Information and applications forms and can be found at http://cfaes.osu.edu/students/campus-life/cfaes-recognition-program/award-applications.

Internship Award
New Activity Award
Jill Pfister Outstanding First Year Student Scholarship
Outstanding Service to Students
Outstanding Student Employee
Outstanding Student Organization
Outstanding Undergraduate
Ray Miller Council Scholarship

If you have questions, contact Dr. Marilyn Trefz (trefz.2@osu.edu).

Spring 2017 Graduation Applications
If you are planning to graduate in May 2017, students are required to submit an application to graduate. This application and other FAQ’s can be found online. The application for your degree will be reviewed within approximately one week of submission and an e-mail will be sent to you indicating approval or concerns that need to be addressed. Applications should be submitted two semesters prior to graduation. Current Juniors – this is due this week!!

College Ice Skating Social
CFAES Student Council is having an Ice Skating Social on January 30 from 8:15 – 10:15p.m. at the OSU Ice Rink. There will be special gifts for the first 100 students to arrive! Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. Students will need to bring $3 to rent skates. Contact Erin Homerosky (homerosky.3@osu.edu) if you have any questions.

Volunteer student hosts needed: March 23
Help FAES shine as we host high school sophomores and juniors on Wednesday, March 23 from 9 am – 3pm. High school student will shadow you for the day, as you attend class, eat in campus dining, visit RPAC, or go to a residence hall. The program encourages Rural and inner-city youth explore opportunities to overcome obstacles. Free lunch provided. The program is for one day only.

Sign up before the deadline of February 7 at http://bcec.osu.edu/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-buckeye/
Click on: Ohio State Student Host Application
For more information, contact DaVonti Haynes at Haynes.242@osu.edu

Join Alpha Zeta Partners
Alpha Zeta Partners, a co-ed agricultural honorary fraternity, is currently accepting applications for Class 18. To be eligible, students must be a freshman or sophomore in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. To learn more about our organization, we invite you to join us for our meeting on Tuesday, January 26 6pm in Ag. Admin 108 or an informational session and Ice Cream Social in Norton House Lobby on Thursday, January 28 from 6:00-7:30pm. If you have any questions, or would like a copy of the application, please contact Holden Hutchinson at hutchinson.203@osu.edu or Alexis Johnson at johnson.5136@osu.edu.

Join Towers Agricultural Honorary
Towers Agricultural Honorary has wrapped up its informational sessions and will be reviewing our received applications at the beginning of February. For those students interested in applying, please go to http://go.osu.edu/towers-application. The deadline for this is January 29 at 11:59pm. If you would like to know more about Towers or have any questions about the application, please contact our Recruitment Chair, Jared Ashworth, atashworth.39@osu.edu. Thanks and good luck!

CFAES Ambassador Applications Available
The CFAES Ambassadors are a team of students who represent the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) for recruitment purposes. The team size ranges from 20 to 30 current, undergraduate students who have been selected through an application and interview process. Ambassadors are trained to provide tours of the CFAES campus as well as enhance recruitment initiatives with the “student touch.” They also have opportunities to travel and present about CFAES. The CFAES Ambassador Team recruits not only high school students, but prospective transfer and transitioning students as well.

Applicants will be notified via e-mail if they have been chosen for an interview. If selected for the first interview round, students will participate in several short interviews called Speed Interviews on February 15. The second round of interviews will include a short welcome, quiz, and traditional interview questions on February 26. Applications are available online and are due by 5pm on Friday, February 5, 2016.

Gain Leadership Experience – Apply to be a Peer Mentor!
The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Peer Mentors serve as a contact person and teaching assistant to new first year students in the college. A Peer Mentor’s role is to help new first year students feel welcome into CFAES, be a source of information, and share experiences of transitioning to Ohio State. As a CFAES Peer Mentor, you will: strengthen invaluable personal, interpersonal, and leadership skills, develop a professional relationship with CFAES faculty and staff, gain teaching and mentoring experiences, add to your critical professional development skills for an enhanced resume, inspire new first year students to strive for excellence and facilitate their integration into Ohio State and CFAES. Submission Deadline: Friday, February 5th, 2016 at 5:00pm. Application, requirements, and important information can be found at: http://cfaes.osu.edu/students/campus-life/peer-mentorsQuestions? Contact murray.471@osu.edu.

University Hosts (Ohio State Campus Mingler/Greeter)
University Hosts welcome prospective students and their families to campus. They interact with families before their admissions overview and tour. Hosts are able to work on their public speaking and interpersonal skills through this position. Check out our website – http://hosts.osu.edu – for information on info sessions, minimum requirements, and the application. It is due on Sunday, February 14th, 2016. Please send an email to university.hosts@gmail.com if you have questions beyond what is listed on the website.

University Ambassadors (Ohio State Campus Tour Guide)
University Ambassadors lead prospective students and guests on walking tours of campus. Ambassadors must have strong public speaking and critical thinking skills. Applications for our Summer 2016 AND Fall 2016 hiring cycles are due on Sunday, February 21st, 2016. Check out our website – http://ambassadors.osu.edu – for information on info sessions, minimum requirements, and the application. Please note that you are required to attend an info session in order to apply for this position. Send an email to ambassadors@osu.edu if you have questions beyond what is listed on the website.

Scholarships

CFAES Scholarship Application Open
Incoming and current CFAES, ATI/Wooster students and Ohio 4-H members your care in completing this form is very important. Please carefully read and follow the instructions. If you are applying for Ohio 4-H scholarships, there will be additional drop down boxes to complete. The priority deadline for submitting this form via the web is February 15, 2016. Apply here

Study Abroad

Upcoming CFAES Study Abroad Application Deadlines:
February 1, 2016
· Czech Republic: Sustainability and Agricultural Policy in the EU

Internship and Job Opportunities

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Internship Openings
Corn Refiners Association – Communication Internship
Franklin Park Conservatory – Summer Camp Counselor (Columbus, Ohio)
Minnesota Corn Growers – Internship (Shakopee, Minnesota)
Missouri Soybean Association – Communication Internship (Jefferson City, Missouri)
Nebraska Corn Board/National Corn Growers Association – Internship (St. Louis, Missouri)
National Pork Producers Council – Fall Communication Internship (Washington DC)
Pelotonia – Internship (Columbus, Ohio) (Information, Application)
Oink Moo Cluck Farms – Farm Business Management Intern (Sunbury, Ohio) (Job ID 25296841 in Hireabuckeye. Apply through the system.)
The Pyramid Society – Marketing and Public Relations Internship (offsite)
Portland Fruit Tree Project – Development Intern (Portland, Oregon)

Full-Time Job Openings

American Morgan Horse Magazine – Associate Editor (Shelburne, Vermont)
Cowgirl Magazine – Freelance Blogger
DOW Agro Sciences – US Seeds Communications Specialist (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Genuine Georgia Group – Director of Marketing and Design (Macon, Georgia)
Kroger – Marketing Campaign Manager (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Lions International – Instructional Design Coordinator
Lions International – Partnership Relations Manager
Lutheran Social Services – Graphic Designer (Worthington, Ohio)
McNairn Packaging Inc – Social Media Marketing Specialist (New York, NY)
Naked Lime Marketing – Social Media Specialist (Dayton, Ohio)
National FFA – WLC Adult Program Coordinator (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National Parks Conservation Association – Manager, Gift Planning (DC)
National Parks Conservation Association – Northeast, Regional Director of Development (New York)
National Parks Conservation Association – Yellowstone Wildlife Program Coordinator(Montana)
Ohio State, Athletics – Football Recruiting Intern (Entry Level Position) (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Buckeye Careers – Assistant Director of Internships (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Fisher College of Business – Recruiting and Admissions Coordinator(Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Buckeye Careers – Career Resource Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Student Life – Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Human Sciences Administration – Volunteer Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Farm Science Review – Communication and Marketing
Otterbein Senior Lifestyles Choices – Marketing Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Portland Fruit Tree Project – Communication and Office Coordinator (Portland, Oregon)
State of Ohio, Health – Public Information Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
State of Ohio, Supreme Court – Education Program Manager (Columbus, Ohio)
The Berry Company – Senior Manager Marketing Communications (Dayton, Ohio)
Therma-Tru – Senior Graphic Designer (Maumee, Ohio)
Tulsa Zoo – Volunteer Manager (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
West Chester Township – Public Relations Coordinator (West Chester, Ohio)
YANMAR America – Marketing Coordinator, Agriculture (Atlanta, Georgia)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
OSU Extension, Jefferson County – Extension Educator, ANR
OSU Extension, Lorain County – Program Assistant, 4-H STEM
OSU Extension, Lorain County – Program Assistant, CARTEENS

Jobs to check out on Hire-A-Buckeye
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Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

A New Reality – Nicaragua Study Abroad

January 25 2016January 26, 2016

By Abby Motter
Mansfield, Ohio
Agriscience Education
Freshmen

Driving into the Peñas Blancas Mountains of Nicaragua you might first recognize the breathtaking mountains covered in colorful foliage, the muddy dirt road, or the homes and buildings scattered across the countryside. However, after spending time there you will realize it is the people that will stick in your memory.

Just last week I spent two nights in the rainforest with a Nicaraguan family that belonged to a Coffee Grower’s Community and Cooperative. I was fortunate to have this opportunity through signing up for a First Year Experience Study Abroad Program at orientation through the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Part of the experience involved splitting into small groups and completing a home stay with a local family. The families we stayed with spoke little to no English, worked full time as coffee farmers, and did the best they could with their low income that required countless hours to earn. These farmers will harvest every day from October to February, at the end of the harvest season they will receive one paycheck that must last for an entire year.

My family lived in a beautiful valley with potatoes, coffee plants, banana trees, chickens, geese, and mountain hillsides with tropical flowers everywhere. Although my group and I were able to communicate in some Spanish, both cultural and lingual barriers still existed. It was through the youngest daughter, an eight year old named Katalina, we were able to form the strongest connection. Just like many eight year old girls in the United States her favorite color was pink, she loved kittens, and her favorite princess was “Nieve Blanca” or Snow White. When we presented the children of the family with a brand new bouncy ball, we had the whole group of us playing. Later that evening the older boys of the family asked if we had “tarjetas” or cards, they soon were teaching a new game similar to Rummy. We shared pictures of our families and helped our host mother make tortillas over the open wood fire. When our host father put up our mosquito nets at night we were there holding the hammer and nails, just like a child would with their father in a rural Ohio home. We may live completely different lives, but we had so many similarities.

Staying with a family of a different culture, socioeconomic status, and completely different language was a humbling and perspective changing experience. We may have walked up a muddy hill to an outdoor latrine, showered with a bucket of mountain water in the open air, shooed chickens out of the kitchen, and witnessed a spider larger than my hand; but our host family lived with incredible dignity and expressed continual happiness. In our country too often we associate personal fulfillment and contentment with the amount of material possessions we own, the house we live in, the car we drive, the job we have, and the friends we keep. Instead, in the quiet mountains of Nicaragua this family was happy for companionship, the beautiful scenery all around them, good food to eat, and a sturdy tin roof over their heads. I am grateful for the chance to learn about another culture, and the reminder of all the things we have to appreciate.

This post was originally shared on the CFAES Student Blog.

Industry in the News

January 22 2016January 20, 2016

Education

As types of agriculture jobs change, ag education moves into more populated areas

Ohio’s Marmon Valley fertile in faith and agriculture

Communication

Ohio Farm Bureau recognized during American Farm Bureau convention

Workplace Communication

Community

Kids learn to take charge

88% of farmers feel connected with their local community

Urban farming brings a community together

Leadership

Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Senate Progress to Reauthorize child Nutrition Programs

Under Represented Students STEP – Up to Careers in Agriculture

Industry

Trade with Japan benefits our agricultural industry

Conference focused on boosting hops production

Blue Corduroy Buckeye

January 20 2016January 26, 2016

By Sydney Snider
Moscow, Ohio
Agricultural Communication
Sophomore

Sydney Snider is announced as Eastern Region Vice President

Just six years ago, I zipped up my blue corduroy jacket for the first time to attend National FFA Convention. I remember sitting in the nose bleed sections of the arena listening to the national officers speak about our organization and honor its members. My first trip to convention set me on a journey that transformed my life. That trip sparked a light within me to become more involved with FFA, grow as a leader, and become a stronger advocate for agriculture. Even though I didn’t realize it until much later, my first convention trip also led me to make the decision to run for national FFA office.

Running for office involved a lot of preparation, growth, and passion. However, my time spent preparing were some of the most influential and transformative months of my life and they led to a moment that will stay alive within my heart forever. As the final session began at the 88th National FFA Convention, I thought back to the first convention I attended and the passion that grew from that trip. These thoughts and memories allowed my worries and anxiety to leave and truly enjoy what could have been my last convention session in the blue jacket. As the election process began, I was calm and excited to find out who would serve our organization. The music began and nothing could prepare me for what was about to happen. Hearing “Ohio” called was one of the most surreal moments I’ve ever experienced. In an instant, everything seemed to slow down as I (not so gracefully) ran to the convention stage. Out of breath and in shock I could only hear the roar of the crowd and my heart beat loudly as my teammates and I gathered together for the first time.

This year, I am excited to serve an organization that has helped me discover countless values, skills, and passions. As a national FFA officer, I will spend the next year traveling around the country interacting with FFA members, advisors, sponsors, and supporters. I am proud to represent the Ohio FFA Association and The Ohio State University at the national level. As I am knee deep in training and preparation for the year, I am feeling especially grateful for the support and encouragement of those who have helped me along this journey. I look forward to bringing a piece of that, a piece of Ohio, everywhere I go this year.

This post was originally shared on the CFAES Student Blog.

ACEL Weekly Update – January 20, 2016

January 20 2016February 2, 2016

Upcoming Events

January 20 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
January 20 – ACEL Alumni Meeting, 6pm, 105 Ag Admin
January 22 – Environmental Career Expo, 1-4pm, 4-H Center
January 25 – Women’s Center Wednesday, Professional Development and the Forte Foundation, 7-9pm, Multicultural Center, Ohio Union
January 26 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 3 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
February 9 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 17 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
February 23 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 24 – CFAES Career Expo, 1-4pm, 4-H Center
March 2 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
March 8 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
March 22 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
March 23 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
April 6 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
April 7 – CFAES Recognition Program, Ohio Union
April 12 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
April 20 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin

News

On our website

Check back next week!

On our Blog

Industry in the News – January 15, 2016
2016 CFAES Scholarships and Awards

2016 CFAES Recognition Program Applications Deadline
January 29 is the application deadline for the following awards to be presented at the 2016 CFAES Recognition Program on April 7. Information and applications forms and can be found at http://cfaes.osu.edu/students/campus-life/cfaes-recognition-program/award-applications.

Internship Award
New Activity Award
Jill Pfister Outstanding First Year Student Scholarship
Outstanding Service to Students
Outstanding Student Employee
Outstanding Student Organization
Outstanding Undergraduate
Ray Miller Council Scholarship

If you have questions, contact Dr. Marilyn Trefz (trefz.2@osu.edu).

2016 Ohio State Leadership Awards: Apply/Nominate Today!

Applications and nominations are now open for the 2016 Ohio State Leadership Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding work of individuals and student organizations in a variety of categories. A full list of award descriptions, and the application can be found at http://ohiounion.osu.edu/get_involved/leadership/leadership_awards This year, we are proud to introduce four new categories in “Student Organization Excellence” – recognizing contributions in “citizenship,” “operations,” “innovation & change,” and “values & purpose.”

Applications, nominations, and letters of recommendation are due by Monday February 1, 2016 at 11:59pm. The 2016 Leadership Awards ceremony and Senior Dinner will be Friday April 8th, 2016.

Denman Forum call for abstracts
Abstract submissions for the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum are being accepted through Thursday (2/4). The event will be held on Wednesday (3/30) in RPAC, and also will include a new Spring Expo in the morning to allow more students opportunities to communicate their research efforts. Information and instructions for submitting abstracts can be found at www.denman.osu.edu/home.aspx. If interested in reviewing student projects, contact: Amanda Perrin at perrin.42@osu.edu.

Scholarships

Ohio State University Student-Alumni Council Scholarships
The Ohio State University Student-Alumni Council is awarding five scholarships to students who exemplify leadership and academic qualities that align with our organization’s mission, vision, and values. Any student with two remaining semesters of undergraduate schooling at Ohio State is eligible. Applications are due on January 31. Visit www.go.osu.edu/SACScholarships to find a link to the application. Please contactAshley Greivenkamp.4@osu.edu with any questions or concerns.

Pork Industry Scholarships Available
All college juniors and seniors who plan to pursue a career in swine production management or a related field, or will be seeking to attend graduate school and major in a discipline with an emphasis on swine are invited to submit an application for one of the scholarships. The scholarship application and guidelines are located on www.pork.org with a direct link to the scholarship page located on the front page. The deadline for applications is February 18. For more information, please contact Chris Hostetler at chostetler@pork.org or 515-223-2606.

Cargill Launches the 2016 Competition of the Cargill Global Scholars Program
We have deeply valued our partnership with Ohio State University over the past three years of the program and hope to continue this partnership in the program’s fourth year. As a partner university, your first and second year undergraduate students who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement, leadership potential and study in a field relevant to Cargill’s world of food, agriculture and risk management are eligible to apply.

In addition to an annual scholarship award of $2,500 for up to two years, the Cargill Global Scholars Program provides leadership development opportunities through seminars, networking events, and a one-on-one mentoring program with executives from Cargill. These enrichment activities have been designed to help foster and enhance the Cargill Global Scholars’ leadership potential and critical thinking skills, and equip them with the tools necessary for becoming global leaders and decisions makers.

Students specializing in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply: Agriculture Related Field, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Food Science, International Relations, Political Science, and Public Policy

The application deadline is March 1, 2016 and we are currently accepting applications online, through our website. To access the application or learn more about the Cargill Global Scholars Program please visit: http://www.cargillglobalscholars.com/. For further information on the Cargill Global Scholars Program in the United States, please contact: Cargillglobalscholars@iie.org.

Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Program
Scholarships worth $1,000 will be awarded to 10 college students in their first or second year who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future.

Preference goes to first or second year college students pursuing two- or four-year degrees in agronomy, crop production, or closely related fields.

All applications must be postmarked by February 5, 2016. Winners will be notified by mail in April 2016.
Download the application here.

ADM Ag Services Scholarships
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), a world leader in agricultural processing, is awarding $1,000 scholarships to select college students who plan to enter an operations career in an ag-related field.
To be considered for a scholarship, students must:

Possess a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
Be a U.S. citizen
Submit the following items by March 1, 2016:
- A resume
- A statement outlining personal and professional goals (no more than 500 words)
- A statement demonstrating interest in pursuing an ag-operations career at ADM.

Selected applicants will have the opportunity to interview with ADM representatives to further discuss their interest in a career at ADM.
Visit www.adm.com/AgScholarship to apply today.

Internship and Job Opportunities

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Internship Openings
Abbott Nutrition – Marketing Internship Program (Columbus, Ohio)
Abercrombie and Fitch – Graphic Design Internship (New Albany, Ohio)
Agrum Wholesale – ESN Intern
American Society of Animal Sciences – Summer Internship (Champaign, Illinois)
American Public Gardens Association – Public Garden Intern
Amplifyer Strategies – Social Media & Communications Intern (San Francisco, California)
(Youngstown, Ohio)
Badder Rutter – Ag Marketing Internship (Brookfield, Wisconsin)
Badder Rutter – Agriculture PR/Social Media Internship (Brookfield, Wisconsin)
ideastream – Media Internship
Illinois Corn – Summer Internship
Indiana Department of Agriculture – FFA Intern (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Kiwanis – Meetings and Conventions Intern (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Louisiana State University – Ag Center Summer 4-H Camp Staff (Pollock, Louisiana)
ODOT, Delaware County – Public Information Intern (Delaware, Ohio)
Ohio Machine – Graphic Design Internship (Columbus, Ohio)
Radio One – Programming Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)
Sinclair Broadcast Group – Events and Marketing Intern (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Full-Time Job Openings

Audubon Center at Riverlands – Center Director (West Alton, Missouri)
Bowling Green State – Writer (Bowling Green, Ohio)
Cargill – Marketing Communications Lead, Poultry (Hopkins, Minnesota)
Cuyahoga Community College – Manager, Outreach & Alumni Relations (Cleveland, Ohio)
Elanco – Digital Communications Manager (Greenfield, Indiana)
Flying Horse Farms – Camp Admissions Coordinator (Mount Gilead, Ohio)
Flying Horse Farms – Annual Fund Coordinator (Mount Gilead, Ohio)
Franklin Park Conservatory – On-Call Educator (Columbus, Ohio)
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association – Summer Internship (Macon, Georgia)
Gladden Community House – Volunteer Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Grange Insurance Audubon Center – Director (Columbus, Ohio)
Heritage Auctions – Graphic Designer, Art Director (Dallas, Texas)
Kiwanis – Program Specialist – Foundation (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National FFA – Education Specialist, Alumni (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National FFA – Program Manager, CDE (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National FFA – Planned Giving Coordinator (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National FFA – Program Evaluation and Assessment Specialist (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Ohio State, CFAES – Study Abroad Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Rec Sports – ARC Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Jon Glenn College – Graduate Program Manager (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Student Advocacy Center – Program Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio, Natural Resources – Parks Conservation Coordinator (Clermont County, Ohio)
Omaha Steaks – Digital Marketing Manager (Omaha, Nebraska)
Premier Cooperative – Marketing and Communications (Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin)
Swagelok – Communications Manager (Solon, Ohio)
tcg – Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
The Organic Gardener – Garden Communication Coordinator (Highland Park, Illinois)
Teton Waters Ranch – Brand Ambassador (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Texas Beef Council – Digital Community Coordinator (Austin, Texas)
Texas Trophy Hunters Association – Art Director (San Antonio, Texas)
University of Dayton – Communication Coordinator (Dayton, Ohio)
University of Florida – 4-H Volunteer Support (Gainesville, Florida)
University of Florida – Marketing and Communication Specialist (Gainesville, Florida)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
OSU Extension, Meigs County – Extension Educator, ANR
OSU Extension, Medina County – Extension Educator, CD

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Upcoming Events

January 12 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
January 14 – Elevator Pitch Workshop, 4:15-5pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
January 14 – Student Involvement Fair, 5-8pm, Ohio Union
January 15 – Last Day for 100% Refund for Spring Semester
January 18 – No Classes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 18 – MLK Day of Services
January 20 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
January 22 – Environmental Career Expo, 1-4pm, 4-H Center
January 25 – Women’s Center Wednesday, Professional Development and the Forte Foundation, 7-9pm, Multicultural Center, Ohio Union
January 26 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 3 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
February 9 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 17 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
February 23 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
February 24 – CFAES Career Expo, 1-4pm, 4-H Center
March 2 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
March 8 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
March 22 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
March 23 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
April 6 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin
April 7 – CFAES Recognition Program, Ohio Union
April 12 – Ag Ed Society Meeting, 7pm, Ag Admin Auditorium
April 20 – ACT Meeting, 5:30pm, 205 Ag Admin

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USDA Secretary Vilsack on campus
On Friday, January 15th, US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be on campus to participate in a Town Hall conversation focused on rural growth and opportunity and the investments made in Ohio. The Secretary’s office has specifically requested that we invite Ohio State students to attend and I am seeking your assistance in sharing the invitation with students you interact with in the college and beyond.

The Town Hall will be held at the Ohio Union from 10:00-11:15am. RSVP required to cfaes_questions@osu.edu. Please arrive at 9:45am on Friday.

2016 Ohio State Leadership Awards: Apply/Nominate Today!

Applications, nominations, and letters of recommendation are due by Monday February 1, 2016 at 11:59pm. The 2016 Leadership Awards ceremony and Senior Dinner will be Friday April 8th, 2016.

Experience OSU for a Day Hosts Needed!
Do you enjoy sharing your passion for Ohio State with others? Would you be willing to show high school students what it is like to be a Buckeye? The “Experience OSU for a Day” (EOFD) Program allows prospective students to get a feel for what college is really like. These students visit CFAES frequently, and we are in need of volunteers to show these students around campus when they come to visit.

EOFD Hosts volunteer to have prospective high school students shadow them from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. for 1-2 weekdays each semester. Hosting is very flexible and can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Hosts are encouraged to take their shadow(s) to see various classrooms, the Oval, the Union, a dorm room, and to eat lunch at Parker Dairy Store (lunch is free for the host and shadow). To sign up, simply fill out the form at http://go.osu.edu/eofd-hosts. If you have questions, feel free to contact Gary Klopfenstein at klopfenstein.40s@osu.edu

MLK Day of Services – January 18, 2016
Make your day off a day on, and join Pay It Forward and the Frank W. Hale Black Cultural Center at the Martin Luther King Day of Service on January 18th, 2016. Students can celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by participating in community service at a variety of locations throughout Columbus. Participants will meet at the Ohio Union for an opening ceremony.Since 1999, close to 1,000 students have come together to celebrate the holiday through service. Pay It Forward will provide transportation to all off campus service sites. Past projects have included working with youth, literacy education, serving meals, office work, and a variety of other worthwhile service experiences. The day will conclude with group reflection at Hale Hall, where pizza will be provided.

Registration is at 7:45am in the Ohio Union (Volunteers are placed on a first come first serve basis). The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service ends by 1:30pm.

Spring Student Involvement Fair
Save the date for Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Ohio Union! The Student Involvement Fair is the best place to find a student organization that meets your needs and interests. Held during the first week of Spring semester, members of more than 250 OSU student organizations and campus departments will be on the Oval to share with you more information about their organization. This is your first and best opportunity to chat with them and start determining what you’re going to get involved with outside of your classes.Apply to be a member of the Major Campus Events Committee
Looking for a leadership opportunity? Are you interested in planning and executing some of Ohio State’s biggest traditions? If so, apply to be a member of the Major campus Events Committee! This small cohort of students is responsible for planning and executing five Signature Events here at Ohio State, such as the Student Involvement Fair and the Homecoming Parade, and Commencement Week. Click here to find the application and more information. Applications are due January 20th!

OABA Industry Conference – Student Opportunity
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association has its annual Industry Conference scheduled for February 3-4, 2016 at the Columbus Marriott Northwest, which provides education and networking opportunities for agribusiness professionals.

With widely-respected speakers and industry professionals sharing their expertise related to production, perspectives and performance in agriculture, this event would be a great opportunity for students to learn about the industry and also network with industry professionals. A full conference agenda can be found at: www.oaba.net/events_conference.

They will be offering a student registration for the event, which includes daily admission to all educational programming and meals, including the Industry Networking Reception & Dinner and the OABA Annual Meeting on Feb. 3. Student registration fees are as follows:

Feb. 3 – $90 – Includes admission to educational programming, breakfast, lunch, breaks and the Industry Networking Reception & Dinner and OABA Annual Meeting.

Feb. 4 – $60 – Includes admission to educational programming, breakfast, lunch and breaks.

Registrations are due by January 22, 2016. Questions and registration information can be requested from mlong@oaba.net.

Scholarships

Preference goes to first or second year college students pursuing two- or four-year degrees in agronomy, crop production, or closely related fields.

All applications must be postmarked by February 5, 2016. Winners will be notified by mail in April 2016.
Download the application here.

To be considered for a scholarship, students must: Possess a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above, Be a U.S. citizen, Submit the following items by March 1, 2016:
A resume, A statement outlining personal and professional goals (no more than 500 words), A statement demonstrating interest in pursuing an ag-operations career at ADM.

Selected applicants will have the opportunity to interview with ADM representatives to further discuss their interest in a career at ADM.
Visit www.adm.com/AgScholarship to apply today.
Study Abroad

Upcoming Study Abroad Application Deadline
Honduras – January 15, 2016 (Additional information)
The Honduras Study Abroad applications are due by midnight, January 15, 2016. This is a 16 day experience and your cost is just under $2500, which includes airfare, hotel, in-country transportation, and all meals after the group departs Atlanta on May 9, 2016 and arrive back in Atlanta on May 24, 2016. The Honduras Study Abroad program is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Provost has announced that tuition costs for attending any first four-week summer session will be tuition free. The Honduras Study Abroad experience qualifies for this free tuition (This does not include those graduating on May 8, 2016). This is a cost savings of a minimum of $1200 for undergraduate students and $2400 for graduate students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Jamie Cano (cano.1@osu.edu) or WT Agner (agner.6@osu.edu).

February 1, 2016 – Czech Republic: Sustainability and Agricultural Policy in the EU

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Internship Openings
American Red Cross – Volunteer Intake Intern (Columbus, Ohio)
Brandywine Zoo – Zoo Camp Educator (Wilmington, Delaware)
City of Dublin – Community Relations Intern (Dublin, Ohio)
Express – Digital Marketing Intern (Columbus, Ohio)
Franklin County Farm Bureau – Program Assistant/Intern (Hilliard, Ohio)
Greater Cleveland Aquarium – Marketing Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)
Indianapolis Zoo – Internship (Indianapolis, Indiana)
National Pork Producers Council – Fall Communications Internship (Washington DC)
NBC 4 – Internship (Content, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Production, Human Resources) (Columbus, Ohio)
Newport Aquarium – Intership (public relations, marketing, education) (Newport, Kentucky)
Tech Elevator – Marketing/Social Media Intern (Cleveland, Ohio)

Full-Time Job Openings

4-H Ontario – Manager, Communications (Ontario, Canada)
Alice in Dairyland – Public Relations (Wisconsin)
American Association of Service Coordinators – Senior Manager of Marketing (Powell, Ohio)BIBIBOP Asian Grill – Social Media Marketing Coordinator (Columbus, Ohio)
Carbon Media Group- Managing Editor, Ag & Rural Lifestyle
Cleveland MetroParks – Education Assistant (Cleveland, Ohio)
Delta Gamma Fraternity – Marketing and Communication Specialist (Columbus, Ohio)
Hospice of Central Ohio – Volunteer Services Coordinator (Newark, Ohio)
Kent State – Executive Communications Director (Kent, Ohio)
Lucas Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter – Special Events Coordinator (Brockville, Ohio)
Mills James – Motion Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
MPW Industrial Services – Graphic Designer (Columbus, Ohio)
Nashville Zoo – Event Coordinator (Nashville, Tennessee)
Nashville Zoo – Zoo Teen Instructor (Nashville, Tennessee)
NBC4 – Sports Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist (Columbus, Ohio)
NBC 4 – Investigative/Special Projects Producer (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio Housing Finance Agency – Public Information Officer (Columbus, Ohio)
Ohio State, Newark – Admissions Counselor and Staff Assistant (Newark, Ohio)
Ohio State, Cuyahoga County – Master Gardner Volunteer Program Coordinator (Cleveland, Ohio)
Ohio State, Clermont County – Program Coordinator (Owensville, Ohio)
Ohio State, Fayette County – Program Coordinator (Washington CH, Ohio)
Ohio State, Farm Science Review – Communication and Marketing Manager (Columbus, Ohio)
Organic Valley – Digital Marketing Manager (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
Pepsi Cola Bottling – Communication Specialist (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Seedway – Marketing and Communication Coordinator (Hall, New York)
Seneca Park Zoo Society – Family Programs Coordinator (Rochester, NY)
University of Dayton – Communication Coordinator (Dayton, Ohio)
White Space Creative – Public Relations Manager (Akron, Ohio)
Wyffles Hybrids – Communications Manager
Zoo Miami Foundation – Annual Giving Coordinator (Miami, Florida)

Extension and Teaching Jobs
Ohio Ag Ed Openings
North Dakota Extension – Educator, 4-H Youth Development
Purdue Extension – Associate Educator, 4-H YouthDevelopment (South Bend, Indiana)
Purdue Extension – Associate Educator, ANR/4-H (Nashville, Indiana)
North Carolina Extension – Extension Agent, 4-H (Piedmont, North Carolina)

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