Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awards Workforce Development & Ag Literacy Grants

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recently awarded its Workforce Development & Ag Literacy Grants, a funding opportunity that is exclusively for county Farm Bureaus. Workforce Development & Ag Literacy Grants support agriculture-related programming that enhances agricultural literacy efforts while creating pathways for young people to learn about the variety and viability of careers in agriculture. 

“Helping to open students’ eyes to the variety of opportunities that await them in agriculture as they seek their career path is essential to the success of the ever-important farm and food industry,” said Kelly Burns, executive director of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation. “These county-level programs that introduce young people to agriculture will ensure the next generation of workforce fully understands the vast amount of educational and employment possibilities within our food system.”

A total of four grants were awarded to county Farm Bureaus in the amount of $5,000 each. This funding may be used for new education programs or to expand existing programs that focus on grades 6-12.… Continue reading