40 Delegates, ages 14‐18 in 9-12 grade are eligible to apply for the 2020 Challenge. Applications must be received by Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Mandatory program event dates are:
Phase 1
March 2, 2020 - March 3, 2020 Over night hotel stay provided for delegates at no cost to the delegates.
Phase 2
May 16, 2020
Phase 3
July 31, 2020
A $30 fee is payable as a commitment deposit upon notification of selection as a delegate for the 2020 Challenge. All other expenses related to the program are sponsored in partnership by the Ohio FFA Association, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and The Ohio State University, Extension, 4-H Youth Development Program.
To be eligible for cash prizes, delegates must participate on all dates. Independent work over the four month period is expected as teams work with mentors on developing public policy proposals and presentations.
If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Curtis at
ryan.curtis@education.ohio.gov or (614) 369-4061.