Rex works as safari tour guide

Bradi Rex and Mrs. Ramsier in front of the safari bus.

Rex and Ramsier

 

Bradi Rex, a sophomore studying agriscience education, worked at The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio as a tour guide.

Rex drove the open air safari bus while giving a fun filled tour about various endangered and extinct in the wild exotic animals. The mission of The Wilds is to lead and inspire by connecting people and wildlife.

She even had a few ACEL faces on a tour this summer, as Mrs. Ramsier, ACEL program coordinator at Ohio State ATI, and Dr. Filson, associate professor of agriscience education, visited with their families.

While students majoring in agriscience education complete their internship requirement through field experiences, many students gain additional educational opportunities like this one to broaden the knowledge about food, agricultural, and environmental sciences.

Internship Spotlight: Maranda Berger with Ball

Maranda Berger standing in front of the Ball Horticulture Company sign.
This summer, Maranda Berger, an agriscience education major, has been completing a communications and marketing internship with Ball Horticulture Company in Chicago, Illinois.
 
Ball is the world’s largest horticulture company. In her internship, she is working on external communications and creating a virtual tour of the on-sight 10-acre garden.
 
“I applied to this internship to open my horizons in agriculture and horticulture. I have learned so much and really enjoyed the internship so far,” said Berger.
 
#TeachAg #ACELatOSU #CFAES

Internship Spotlight: Bethany Starlin at Trimble Agriculture

Bethany Starlin, an agricultural communication major, is working with Trimble Agriculure this summer as a product management intern.
 
“I work within Trimble’s diverse product portfolio and support products through their lifecycle while working alongside the Engineering, Marketing, and Sales teams,” said Starlin. “Through this role I’ve been able to gain better understanding of the precision agriculture technologies available to farmers worldwide.”

Internship Spotlight: Mackenzie Hoog with American Farm Bureau

Mackenzie Hoog, an agricultural communication major, is the leadership, education and engagement intern for the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington DC.
As an intern with AFBF, Hoog serves as support for the Women’s Leadership committee, Young Farmers & Ranchers committee and Promotion & Education committee.

Internship Spotlight: Cory Myers with Schlessman Seed

 
This summer, Cory Myers, an agriscience education major, is interning with Schlessman Seed Company in Milan, Ohio.
During the internship, Myers is assisting with the planting and researching soybean and corn plots, along with performing quality checks on the fields during all aspects of the growth stage to perform any weed and pest control necessary. He is also assisting the sales office with sales calls and order pickup and delivery.
 
“I took this opportunity to gain knowledge on the crop aspect of agriculture as I transition into my junior year of college to become an agriscience educator,” said Myers.
 
#ACELatOSU #CFAES #TeachAg

News Release: Cunningham completes internship with The Annex of Marion

Taylor Cunningham, of Arcadia, recently completed an internship with The Annex of Marion in Marion, Ohio.

During her internship, Cunningham used her communication skills to assist in planning for community events, manage social media platforms and work on website development. She also assisted with Ohio State Marion campus orientations and move-in.

“Our students use their internship experiences to hone their communications skills, network with potential employers, and develop confidence in their abilities,” said Dr. Annie Specht, program manager and associate professor for agricultural communication. “These internships are more than just line items on a resume – they are opportunities for students to prepare themselves for the next phase of their professional lives.”

Cunningham returned to Columbus in August, where she is completing a degree in agricultural communication at The Ohio State University.

The agricultural communication major at Ohio State prepares students to plan, develop, and implement a communication campaign, using visual media, writing and editing. Students study crisis communication, graphic design, marketing, and journalism so they can spread the word about agriculture. To learn more about the agricultural communication major, visit acel.osu.edu or call 614-247-6358.

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News Release: Leeper completes internship with Ohio State Extension

Shae Leeper, of Marysville, recently completed an internship with the Delaware County Extension Office in Delaware, Ohio.

During her internship, Leeper used her communication skills to assist in 4-H and Junior Fair event planning and manage social media platforms. She also worked on farm research projects which included video production and editing.

“Our students use their internship experiences to hone their communications skills, network with potential employers, and develop confidence in their abilities,” said Dr. Annie Specht, program manager and associate professor for agricultural communication. “These internships are more than just line items on a resume – they are opportunities for students to prepare themselves for the next phase of their professional lives.”

Leeper returned to Columbus in August, where she is completing a degree in agricultural communication at The Ohio State University.

The agricultural communication major at Ohio State prepares students to plan, develop, and implement a communication campaign, using visual media, writing and editing. Students study crisis communication, graphic design, marketing, and journalism so they can spread the word about agriculture. To learn more about the agricultural communication major, visit acel.osu.edu or call 614-247-6358.

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