1. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture The Ohio International Agricultural & Horticultural Internship Program

2. 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

3. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture OHIO

4. 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.  Agriculture is the biggest industry in Ohio (contributing $67 billion to Ohio’s budget)  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  Ohio is ranked as the 5 th largest producer of floriculture crops in the world  Ohio has a small but emerging wine industry

5. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture GREENHOUSE NURSERY & LANDSCAPING FLORISTRY ….and many more! TURFGRASS ANIMAL HUSBANDRY CROP FARMING INTERNSHIP ?

9. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture AGRICULTURE

10. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture HORTICULTURE & FLORISTRY

11. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture TURFGRASS

12. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture ENOLOGY & VITICULTURE

13. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture RESEARCH

14. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture WHERE ?

15. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture WHERE ? Arizona Florida North Carolina Kansas

16. 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

17. The Ohio Program Office of International Programs in Agriculture THANK YOU ! www.top.osu.edu