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The Ohio Green Industry Association (OGIA) exhibited at the Ohio FFA Convention on May 2 and 3, 2024, connecting with students statewide to elevate awareness of green industry careers.
OGIA Executive Director Tracy Schiefferle shared, "We're focused on boosting awareness of green industry careers. Our goal is to shed light on the abundant job opportunities within our field."
At the convention, OGIA engaged attendees with the diverse career paths available in agriculture, horticulture, and more. OGIA's presence at the Ohio FFA Convention underscores our commitment to nurturing talent and promoting the vitality of Ohio's green workforce. Through these engagements, OGIA is paving the way for a brighter future in Ohio's green industry.
OGIA leads, promotes, and facilitates the success and growth of green industry businesses. More than 1,300 members comprise nursery stock growers, garden center operators, landscape contractors, landscape design and grounds maintenance firms, arborists,
students enrolled in landscape and horticulture programs in the state and allied suppliers. The association has represented Ohio’s vital green industry for more than 100 years.