Want hands-on experience in farmer-led research and agricultural education? Hear Central State student Raniah Saunders share her summer internship experience at Mizzou. Apply on Handshake by Dec. 31 for the 2027 internship! #FromTheGroundUp youtube.com/watch?v=bE6Mi0Ga…

We enjoyed sharing the From the Ground Up project with agricultural research station managers visiting Northeast Ohio! At his farm, Scott Myers discussed the legume cover crop research he's doing with other organic farmers and showcased innovative practices in action. #FTGUp

What happens when farmers lead the research? Everyone learns from real-world experience. At Adam Boman's farm in southwest Missouri, farmers and researchers shared insights from rancher-led conservation trials aimed at improving soil health and pastures. #RegenerativeGrazing

The story continues! Read Part 2 of our Leading from the Ground Up photo story series to learn how five farmer-led groups across Ohio have come together to tackle their agricultural challenges. #FarmerLedResearch #OhioAgriculture #SoilHealth @CFAES_OSU cfaes.osu.edu/photo-essay/le…

No one escapes a bit of field work! Doug Jackson-Smith, FTGUp Project Director, spent a beautiful fall day collecting clover samples in northeast Ohio. The samples support farmer-led research on how harvesting versus plowing under cover crops affects soil health and crop yields.

Heading to the BIPOC Food & Farming Network Conference in Cleveland on Oct. 3? Stop by the From the Ground Up table! We'd love to share this farmer-led research project and hear about the research and innovation happening on your farm. #FTGUp #FarmerLedResearch #OhioAg

FTGUp's Research Coordinator, Kamal Deep, attended the University of Missouri SW-REEC Career Exploration and Public Field Day. It was inspiring to see so many students eager to learn about agricultural conservation practices and how farmers can help drive research and innovation!

That's a wrap for the From the Ground Up team at @OhioStateFSR! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our tables this week. Did you catch us at the Ag Crops Tent or win candy at our Small Farms disease scouting demo? Learn more: FTGUp.org #FSR26

Great connecting with attendees at the Ohio No-Till Council field day at Fred Yoder’s farm! We enjoyed hearing from speakers and farmer panelists and sharing the From the Ground Up project during a Q&A with Josh Yoder. #FTGUp

Join Alex Jefferies, From the Ground Up Project Manager, getting ready for a day in Ohio corn fields. We’re tracking disease pressure, collecting data, and helping farmers study how fungicide practices impact soil health and crop yield. #FTGUp youtube.com/shorts/EL5mPCSNw…

Heading to Farm Science Review (Sept. 22-24)? Visit the From the Ground Up team at the OSU Ag Crops tent and Small Farms tent to learn about farmer-led research. Don’t miss our interactive disease scouting demos! fsr.osu.edu/ #FTGUp @CFAES_OSU

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table at the @CentralState87 Open House & Farm Showcase! We enjoyed sharing how Ohio farmers are leading cover crop research through From the Ground Up. Want to learn more? Visit ftgup.org/ #FTGUp #CoverCrops #SoilHealth

We think the best agricultural research starts with the people closest to the land: farmers. See how From the Ground Up is driving farmer-led innovation, healthier soils, and stronger farms in this photo story: cfaes.osu.edu/photo-essay/le… #FTGUp @CFAES_OSU @OSUEnvironment

Great day on the Wayne County bus tour with @OSUEnvironment Environmental Professionals Network! Our highlight was FTGUp Farmer Leader Greg Steffen's dairy farm, where Greg introduced everyone to his operation and his research growing triticale as a winter forage.

Join us Sept. 3 in Plain City for the Ohio No-Till Council's Soil Health & Cover Crops event, hosted by Fred Yoder. Learn about the @FTGUpProject and our farmer-led research model during a farmer panel discussion. Register: ohionotillcouncil.com/2026/0… #FTGUp #SoilHealth

Throughout August, we've shared perspectives from @FTGUpProject researchers on farmer-led research. We close the month with Mike Kaiser: farmers learn best from farmers. Shared results build trust, helping ideas spread. #FTGUp

We’re sharing another insightful voice from our From the Ground Up project leaders. Meet Dr. Mohan Acharya, State Extension Specialist at Lincoln University. Dr. Acharya’s words define the difference between traditional agricultural research and farmer-led research.

At the 2026 Midwest Extension Farm Management & Outlook Conference, Mizzou's Ben Brown shared how From the Ground Up's farmer-led model focuses on the agronomic and economic outcomes that matter most to producers. #FromTheGroundUp

📅 Join the From the Ground Up team on Aug. 28 at Central State University's Open House & Farm Showcase! Meet our team and interns, and learn about farmer-led conservation research in Ohio. Register: centralstate.edu/events/land… #FTGUp #CentralStateUniversity

We're continuing to highlight our farmer leaders in the From the Ground Up project! Meet Josh Payne, a farmer in Missouri. Josh’s perspective emphasizes the importance of local, visible evidence: farmers are more likely to adopt research when it's been tried in their community.