The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) Board of Trustees elected officers for 2014-2015 during the September board meeting. These executive committee positions include the offices of president, first vice president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. The immediate-past president continues to serve on the executive committee as chairman of the board. Additionally, the board elected one of three American Soybean Association (ASA) representatives and confirmed committee chairs. Individuals in these positions are responsible for the implementation of board policies and procedures, as well… Read More

GrowNextGen.org exists to equip Ohio’s science and agriscience teachers with tools and resources to connect agriculture and science in the classroom and to educate students about careers in science and agriculture. GrowNexGen’s teacher leaders hit the road this summer to help spread the word about the site and engage teachers and students directly in using the site’s resources. STEM-Art Integration: June 20th Pam Snyder, a GrowNextGen teacher leader and curriculum developer who teaches biology, genetics… Read More

Jane Hunt, an environmental science teacher at Upper Arlington High School, partnered with industry professionals and colleagues to educate her students on real-life applications to the agricultural industry and career possibilities for their future. Working with algebra teacher Erin Mayne, Hunt demonstrated how agriculture and mathematics can work together in a potential job scenario. Hunt invited a representative from Sherwin Williams Paint Company to educate students about the use of soy-based oil in paints. Mayne… Read More

Save the Date–The  Ohio Soybean Association Annual Meeting and Grain Farmers Symposium is scheduled for Thursday December 18. The location and details will be announced soon. Read More

When it comes to the food they eat and feed their families, safety is at the top of the list of questions Ohioans have about genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Ohio Soybean Farmers recently launched an education initiative to provide facts and resources about GMOs, including information about food safety “When GMOs came on the market over 25 years ago, I had the same questions about safety,” said Steve Reinhard, Ohio soybean farmer from Crawford County. Read More