The sixth annual Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium (OGFS) will be held on Thursday, December 18th at The Ohio State University Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. The symposium will bring together farmers, researchers and industry experts who will offer insight into key agricultural issues such as agricultural transportation, 2015 grain market outlook, crop program decisions, genetically modified organisms and the Lake Erie algae bloom.  Attendees will also hear an update from the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association (OCWGA), National Corn Growers Association, Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) and American Soybean Association.

The event is free, but registration is recommended. Visit www.ohiograinfarmerssymposium.org to sign up today or call OSA at 888-769-6446.

On-site registration opens at 8:00 a.m., followed by the start of the program at 9:00 a.m.  A full OGFS agenda is available online at www.ohiograinfarmerssymposium.org.

The symposium is hosted by OCWGA and OSA in conjunction with The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

About the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association works to support the educational and political interests of its farmer members, along with the advancement of domestic and international issues that affect the success of Ohio’s corn and wheat markets. For more information, visit www.ohiocornandwheat.org.

About the Ohio Soybean Association The Ohio Soybean Association is governed by volunteer farmer board dedicated to education and promotion, as well as to uniting producer interest through support of legislative activities beneficial to the Ohio soybean industry.  To learn more, visit soyohio.org.

Media Contact:

Jennifer Coleman
Ohio Soybean Association
614.476.3100
jcoleman@soyohio.org