The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in

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 & FIGURES With over 50% (53, 000 km²) of Ohio being prime farmland the state of Ohio continues to have a strong agricultural (and horticultural) tradition. Ø Agriculture is the biggest industry in Ohio (contributing $67 billion to Ohio’s budget) Ø Within in the U. S. Ohio is ranked 1 st in egg production, 2 nd in tomato processing, 3 rd in pig production and 4 th in soybeans, sweet corn and cucumbers Ø Ohio is ranked as the 5 th largest producer of floriculture crops in the world Ø 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 INTERNSHIP ? GREENHOUSE FLORISTRY TURFGRASS CROP FARMING NURSERY & LANDSCAPING ANIMAL HUSBANDRY …. and many more!

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 ? Kansas Arizona North Carolina Florida

The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture HOW LONG & HOW MUCH ? Ø Duration Ø Compensation Application Process Wage Length of Program Housing Programs A, B, C Ø Costs Ø Placement location & Evaluation (Application Fee) State SEVIS/Embassy Season Insurance Reports, Evaluation, Visit, Certificate Airfare (Program Fees)

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