Agriculture

Agricultural Science

Preparing students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices.

Agricultural Education is designed for students to build upon their experiences in and out of the classroom. Students have the opportunity to hone skills through nationally recognized competitions, build leadership principles at state and national gatherings, and explore colleges and careers through supervised projects.

Students are immersed in the science and technology of an on-the-move industry when they enroll in the Agriculture Program at the Big Walnut or Buckeye Valley programs. You do not need to live on a farm or want to be a farmer to join the program! In fact, only a few students in the program do.

There are opportunities to gain hands-on experience in many interesting areas, including:

  • Animal and Veterinary Science

  • Horticulture

  • Food Processing Technology

  • Natural Resources and Environmental Science

  • Biotechnology and Research

  • Communication and Public Speaking

  • Finance and Money Management

  • Sales and Marketing Techniques

Campus Locations

  • Buckeye Valley Middle and High School

  • Big Walnut Middle and High School

Grade Level

7-12

Additional Benefits

  • Access to scholarships: Nearly $5 million through FFA alone.

  • Bring math and science to life in this application-based environment.

  • Network with university faculty and industry professionals to become successful in a wide variety of areas.

  • Graduates sought after by employers - 92.9% post-program placement ratio.

  • Career exploration in fields related to Ohio’s #1 Industry.

  • The instructor helps students prepare for the next steps — college or career.

Hands On Opportunities

There are opportunities to gain hands-on experience in many interesting areas, including:

  • Precision Agriculture Technology

  • Animal Physiology

  • Plant Genetics

  • International Business

Technology Integration

  • Food processing equipment

  • Chromebooks

  • Hydroponic grower tower

  • Drones

Who Takes Agricultural Science?

  • Athletes

  • Musicians

  • Theater Members

  • FFA Superstars

Members come from the suburbs of Powell to the rural areas of Morrow County. They look forward to futures in engineering, technology, business, science, and farming.

Contact Us

Jeffrey Stimmell
Big Walnut Agriculture Science Instructor
740-965-3766 x1610
JeffStimmell@BWLS.net
713 North Miller Drive 
Sunbury, OH 43074
Facebook: @BWDACCFFA
Instagram: @BigWalnutDACCFFA

Christine Febes
Big Walnut Agriculture Science Instructor
740-965-3766 x3510
ChristineFebes@BWLS.net
713 North Miller Drive 
Sunbury, OH 43074
Facebook: @BWDACCFFA
Instagram: @BigWalnutDACCFFA

Alex Zimmer
Buckeye Valley Agriculture Science Instructor
740-363-1349
AZimmer@MyBVLS.org
901 Coover Road
Delaware, OH 43015