Join us in the Youth Building at the Darke County Fair for a series of free educational and interactive sessions that will show the diversity of agriculture throughout Darke County.
We will have a give-away for those who complete a survey at the end of each session. Gifts available will include, Farm Science Review tickets, OSU Extension merchandise, $5 off at the Steak & Chop tent, $3 off at the Kountry Kids 4-H milkshake tent, and more!
THIS SERIES IS FREE T O ALL FAIR ATTENDEES.
Saturday, August 22
• 11:30AM Brent Stammen, Lead Creative Designer with AGCO Industries - Learn about Brent's career at Agco as and the day in the life of an Ag Communicator
Sunday, August 23
• 5:00PM Dr. Taylor Dill, Lead Researcher, Ohio Soybean Council - Program focus: Your check off research investment and review of 2026 crop tour
Monday, August 24
• 10:30AM Caden Buschur, ANR Educator, OSU Extension, Darke County; Tina McGillvary, FCS Educator, OSU Extension, Darke County - Growing and cooking with herbs and microgreens.
• 12:00PM Congressman Warren Davidson, 8th District; Commissioner Matt Aultman, Darke County; State Representative Johnathan Newman; Former State Representative Jim Buchy - Legislative Update - question and answer
• 3:30PM Margaret Schmitmeyer, Member of Versailles FFA, Blessed Blooms Design - Focusing on growing flowers and flower arrangements
Tuesday, August 25
• 5:00PM Justin Feltz, Production Manager, Weaver Eggs; Kelly Menchhofer, Safety Quality Director, Weaver Eggs - Poultry Industry update, career paths within the industry, cooking with eggs
Wednesday, August 26
• 4:30PM Final Session, Ag Career Panel - Industry Experts from various businesses throughout Darke County