Ohio Food, Agriculture, and Related Businesses Workforce Needs Survey

Ohio State University Extension, along with its 4-H Youth Development program, invites participation in a brief 10-minute survey designed to collect insights on job recruitment practices, retention strategies, and training needs across Ohio’s agricultural, food, and forestry industries. 

This effort is part of a larger multi-state project – Empowering the Next Generation Ag & Food Systems Workforce via Experiential Learning – aiming to better prepare the workforce and enhance 4-H initiatives promoting careers in these sectors.

The survey is anonymous with an optional section at the end for those willing to provide contact information for a follow-up interview to discuss workforce needs more deeply.

It is recommended that a knowledgeable individual within the organization, familiar with workforce management and aged 18 or above, responds to this survey. To participate, please access the survey via the provided [LINK] or by scanning the QR code below, no later than May 31, 2024.

Input from industry professionals is crucial in shaping effective workforce development strategies for Ohio’s key economic sectors.

Please follow this LINK to take the survey, no later than May 31, 2024.

For questions about the survey, and/or to stay informed about the study results, please feel free to contact the USDA Empowering the Next Generation Ag & Food Systems Workforce via Experiential Learning grant coordinator, Barry Tadlock at tadlock.9@osu.edu. You may also reach out to Jacqueline Wilkins at wilkins.201@osu.edu.