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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio creates Farming and Workforce Development Program with $500,000 for seasonal crop training
Last action · October 15, 2025: Referred to FinanceSponsor: Paula Hicks-Hudson
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio establishes the Farming and Workforce Development Program for residents aged 16 to 35, backed by a $500,000 from the for 2026. The program provides seasonal crop farming training through county extension offices at Ohio State University and Central State University, and permits individuals with felony convictions to participate.
Residents between 16 and 35 gain access to state-backed seasonal agricultural training, while the state allocates $500,000 in 2026 specifically for program execution through the Department of Agriculture.
- State extension programs at land-grant universities like Ohio State University and Central State University regularly provide educational outreach, training, and community development services across Ohio counties. context
- The General Revenue Fund serves as Ohio's primary operating fund for financing state services, education, and agency budgets. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Ohio residents aged 16 to 35
Eligible individuals gain access to state-funded seasonal crop farming training coursework.
Ohio State University Extension
County offices must develop guidelines and policies for the application process, training coursework, and program implementation.
Central State University Extension
County offices must develop guidelines and policies for the application process, training coursework, and program implementation.
Department of Agriculture
Receives a $500,000 appropriation under item 700514 to support program activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can individuals with a criminal record join the program?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Oct 15, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to Finance
- Oct 8, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced
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One-Time Fiscal Year Allocation
The $500,000 appropriation is allocated entirely to fiscal year 2026 with $0 designated for fiscal year 2027.
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Sources
www.legislature.ohio.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance55How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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