SB287

Create the Farming and Workforce Development Program

Introduced·10/8/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the Farming and Workforce Development Program to train eligible individuals for seasonal crop farming.

The bill creates the Farming and Workforce Development Program, which will provide training to eligible individuals for seasonal crop farming. The program is open to those aged 16 to 35 who are Ohio residents, including those with felony convictions. Each county office of the Ohio State University Extension and Central State University Extension will develop guidelines and policies for the application process, training coursework, and program implementation. The program is funded with a $500,000 appropriation from the General Revenue Fund.

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Current
Finance Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate Finance 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Oct 15, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Finance

Oct 8, 2025

Senate

Introduced