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The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
The Ohio International Agricultural & Horticultural
Internship Program
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
WHO WE ARE
The Ohio Program
Part of International Programs in Agriculture at OSU
Established in 1979
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
OHIO
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
OHIO FACTS & FIGURESWith over 50% (53,000 km²) of Ohio being prime farmland the state of Ohio continues to have a strong agricultural (and horticultural) tradition. Agriculture is the biggest
industry in Ohio (contributing $67 billion to Ohio’s budget)
Within in the U.S. Ohio is ranked 1st in egg production, 2nd in tomato processing, 3rd in pig production and 4th in soybeans, sweet corn and cucumbers
Ohio is ranked as the 5th largest producer of floriculture crops in the world
Ohio has a small but emerging wine industry
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
OSU FACTS AND FIGURES
• Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University has over 130 years of experience in teaching agriculture and horticulture.
Main campus 1700 acres.
Total enrolment 50,000 students.
32,000 Faculty & Staff.
1800 Students in CFAES.
1000 Students at ATI.
17 Majors offered in CFAES.
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
THE OHIO PROGRAM
It’s our full-time job to arrange international internships for young agriculturalists and horticulturalists.
In existence for 25 years we have assisted over 6,500 individuals gain practical training in their chosen career field.
Established partnerships with many colleges and universities around the world.
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
GREENHOUSE
NURSERY & LANDSCAPING
FLORISTRY
….and many more!
TURFGRASS
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
CROP FARMING
INTERNSHIP ?
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
AGRICULTURE
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
HORTICULTURE & FLORISTRY
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
TURFGRASS
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
ENOLOGY & VITICULTURE
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
RESEARCH
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
WHERE ?
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
WHERE ?
Arizona Florida
North CarolinaKansas
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
HOW LONG & HOW MUCH ? Duration
Application Process
Length of Program
Programs A, B, C
Costs
(Application Fee)
SEVIS/Embassy
Insurance
Airfare
(Program Fees)
Compensation
Wage
Housing
Placement location & Evaluation
State
Season
Reports, Evaluation, Visit, Certificate
The Ohio Program
Office of International Programs in Agriculture
THANK YOU !
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