GrowNextGen Externships Bring Experiential Learning to Teachers

This past summer, with financial support from the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and Ohio soybean checkoff, GrowNextGen teacher leaders engaged in externships around the Buckeye State to give STEM teachers a taste of ag careers. Kellogg Farms Meghan Prendergast learned about conservation from a farmer’s point of view. Prendergast, who… Read More

Summer Workshop Wrap-Up: What Great Events!

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Ohio Soybean Council and Ohio soybean farmers, teachers are heading back into the classroom armed and ready! Armed with great curriculum and supplies, that is, and ready to share terrific learning activities and career information with students. Two GrowNextGen summer workshops made this… Read More

Ohio Soybean Farmers Supporting Educator Professional Development

Thanks to checkoff funding, Ohio teachers have great professional events coming up! Th ese free workshops will allow teachers to get the professional development credit they need while gaining a better understanding of the science involved in modern agriculture led by Ohio Soybean Council’s GrowNextGen curriculum. “Experience Food Science: Field… Read More

Cultivating an Agriculture Leader

By: Courtney Heiser A flood of emotions filled the Lucas Oil Stadium as the lights dimmed and sea of blue cheered during the final session of the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. Twenty-five candidates nervously anticipated the moment they would hear their name called to serve on… Read More

GrowNextGen Ambassadors Educate 24,000 on Ag and STEM

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean that learning has to stop. Just ask the GrowNextGen ambassadors involved in the Exploration of Modern Farming program, funded in part by a grant from Battelle Foundation and the Ohio Soybean Council Foundation. The program, now in its second year, provided opportunities for students,… Read More

Virtual Field Trips to Soybean Farms to Continue in 2019

It would be difficult to bring more than 1,200 students to farms during planting and harvesting season — it’s much easier to bring the farms to them. In 2018, students from around the state used live video conferencing software to ride along with Ohio soybean farmers as they planted, maintained… Read More

Ag Biotech Academy 2018 Gets Positive Feedback

The Ag Biotech Academy program, funded by Pioneer and Ohio soybean farmers and their checkoff through the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC), offers a chance for teachers to learn about the latest seed research, examine the impact of environmental issues and sustainability, participate in biology and chemistry labs, and hear from… Read More