Happy #NewYearsEve! Each year, Futures Grow Here aims to help more young people explore rewarding job opportunities, hear from others in the field and learn about what the future of the industry looks like. What is your career path to success? https://t.co/9dnoHyRNPB
ICYMI: Gracee Workman's career with @OhioState’s Swine Facility began through her love of animals and her curiosity to learn where food comes from. “There is such a thing as a ‘self-made farmer’ – you just have to prove yourself.” Read more: https://t.co/18DlJ18MFz
.@bryantimes says Ohio farmers have reason to celebrate after a year of uncertainty. “Prices for soybeans, corn and wheat have risen in 2020, and total net cash income from farms in the United States is expected to be up this year by 4.5%.” Read more: https://t.co/OBuVvXTBR6
ICYMI: “It’s so fulfilling to work for a company and industry that is committed to not only the values of its employees, but also supporting the needs of surrounding communities,” said Michael France, business unit leader at Trillium Farms. Read more: https://t.co/MKcKpPcdFm
“Plant health may seem far down the list of priorities, but it shouldn't be,” @Forbes said. “We would be wise to act now to prevent a potential 'plant pandemic' that could severely affect our global food supply.” Learn more: https://t.co/G3MNSVewmm
ICYMI: The thought of sitting behind a desk all day sounded boring to Chandler Culwell. In his role at Trillium, Chandler enjoys the challenge to learn new mechanical techniques, implement new strategies and offer his input for daily operations. https://t.co/tP8I9UmmeM
There are endless opportunities to grow and advance in #FoodAndAgriculture, and many ways to get there. Where will your career in #FoodAndAgriculture take you? https://t.co/9dnoHyAcr1
Happy Thanksgiving! This year and every year, we are grateful for #FoodAndAgriculture workers, who work tirelessly 365 days a year to ensure we have healthy, safe food at our fingertips. https://t.co/9dnoHyAcr1
#DYK that young producers < 36 y.o. only account for 9% of the 3.4 million farmers, ranchers and producers in the U.S.? Check out this recent @USDA article highlighting young farmer, Hank Huffman, and his experiences in #FoodAndAgriculture: https://t.co/4vxWyYbwvC
#ICYMI: “I truly fell in love with working in agriculture when I experienced how rewarding it was and how much it benefitted others around me,” said Megan Steinberg, administrative assistant at Wendel Poultry. Read more about her journey here: https://t.co/XkvwPiDuBY
According to a @WATTAgNet article, “global agri-food trade has more than doubled since 1995, amounting to $1.5 trillion in 2018, with emerging and developing countries' exports on the rise and accounting for over one-third of the world's total.” Read more: https://t.co/4ESWrWLq45
#ICYMI: Matt Langenkamp grew up in the agriculture community, but he didn’t initially see himself ending up in the industry. Read more about how Matt’s interest in vehicles and mechanics led him to a career in #FoodAndAgriculture: https://t.co/bWS0qjlma8
It’s #NationalOhioDay! Agriculture is the top contributor to Ohio’s economy, and farming accounts for one in eight jobs in the state! Read more about the booming #FoodAndAgriculture industry in Ohio: https://t.co/9dnoHyAcr1
Luckey Farmers IT Director, Andrew Gladden, has used his #tech knowledge to advance the company. “Technology is one of the driving forces behind change in an organization,” he said. Read more here: https://t.co/jcxbnH3m6l
In addition to earning a steady paycheck, there are many benefits you could gain when working in #FoodAndAgriculture, including: insurance benefits, retirement options, paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement and more! https://t.co/I50YBXpDhX
#ICYMI: Jacob Backs turned his passion for #tech into a valuable career in #FoodAndAgriculture at @CooperFarms_. He provides digital security and monitoring services, troubleshoots devices and keeps major networking systems online. Read more: https://t.co/ZInpyU67C0