Ohio Corn checkoff program partners with Feed the World to educate teachers on agriculture’s latest advancements

Ohio Corn checkoff program has partnered with Feed the World program to provide advanced agricultural education training to teachers in the state. The partnership is aimed at educating teachers on the science behind agriculture, including biotechnology and genetics used in seed development. Heather Bryan, Lead Educator of Ohio Corn checkoff program explains that teachers are meeting with local farmers to gain a better understanding of corn production.

Marlene Eich, Director of Marketing and Communications for Ohio Corn and Wheat, believes that the partnership with Feed the World is an important investment in educating both current and future consumers about agriculture. She emphasizes that the checkoff program readily agrees to support this initiative and sees it as a valuable opportunity to provide resources and training for Ohio teachers.

Feed the World, sponsored by Ohio Corn and Wheat, offers annual resources and agricultural education training for teachers across the state. This program helps to bridge the gap between the farming community and educators, ensuring that teachers are knowledgeable about the latest advancements in agriculture and can share this information with their students. Through partnerships like this, Ohio Corn checkoff program aims to support teachers in educating the next generation about the importance of agriculture.