Strengthening Ohio's Rural Veterinary Workforce
A new report from the Farm Journal Foundation takes a closer look at the shortage of rural and food-systems veterinarians in Ohio -- and what it will take to address it.
Built on stakeholder insights from across the state, the assessment identifies key challenges and opportunities shaping Ohio’s animal health and the rural veterinary workforce. These findings will guide the Protect One Health in Ohio (Protect OHIO) initiative, helping identify solutions and strengthen the future veterinary workforce.
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Ohio Rural & Food Systems Veterinary Shortage Solutions
The Farm Journal Foundation assessment report provides a comprehensive, fact-based look at Ohio’s rural and food-systems veterinary workforce, combining quantitative data with stakeholder insights to better understand current challenges and opportunities.
The report includes:
- Workforce distribution data
- Pipeline insights
- Stakeholder perspectives
and much more. Together, these insights and findings will guide the broader Protect OHIO initiative.
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Watch the Webinar
Join the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Farm Journal Foundation for a discussion of the report’s key findings and what they mean for Ohio.
Watch the recording to:
- Explore the major themes and takeaways from the assessment
- Hear directly from leaders and partners across the state
- Discover next steps and actions for Protect OHIO
