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. The series will begin on Saturday, August 22 and will end with a career panel on Wednesday, August 26.
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 TO ALL FAIR ATTENDEES.
Schedule of Events:
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 and 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 – 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
