About the Ohio Soybean Council
The mission of the Ohio Soybean Council is to maximize the profitability of Ohio's soybean checkoff funds in targeted domestic and international research, promotion and communication initiatives which are focused in the following areas:
The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) is governed by a volunteer farmer board which directs the Soybean Promotion and Research Program. The mission of OSC is to maximize the profitability of Ohio's soybean checkoff funds in targeted domestic and international research, promotion and communication initiatives which are focused in the following focus areas:
- SOYBEAN RESEARCH: Invest in production research that increases yield, improves soybean characteristics, and develops specific properties that meet farmer and customer needs
- SOY-BASED PRODUCTS/TECHNOLOGIES: Build commercial and industrial uses of soybeans through public and private collaboration that encourages rapid commercialization of new technologies
- ANIMAL AGRICULTURE: Support and promote the growth and long-term viability of Ohio’s animal agriculture industry
- GLOBAL UTILIZATION: Develop and market Ohio soybeans and soy-based products to the global marketplace
- TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS: Support the improvement of existing transportation and logistics infrastructure and identify emerging opportunities
- FREEDOM TO OPERATE: Proactively build awareness with farmers, consumers and influencers of the critical role Ohio soybean farmers play in providing a safe, abundant food supply
