SARAHSVILLE, Ohio (AVC News) — Buckeye Hills Regional Council and Noble Local School District will host Farm Forward Day on Oct. 30 to explore ways to strengthen agricultural education, workforce development and economic opportunities in Southeast Ohio.
The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Acres Farm Complex, 49822 Seneca Lake Road in Sarahsville. The event is sponsored by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Farm Forward Day will bring together school districts, agricultural producers, workforce partners and community organizations. Topics will include U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm to School programs, agricultural career pathways, meat processing workforce needs, and nontraditional farming opportunities focused on innovation and value-added production.
Following the presentations, participants will tour Green Acres Farm Complex and see demonstrations from Noble Local and New Lexington school districts.
The event supports Buckeye Hills Regional Council’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy by strengthening connections between education and agriculture, promoting Farm to School practices, and exploring workforce and industry opportunities across the region.
