SPOTLIGHT: NOBLE COUNTY, OH
Lane trims the hooves of a goat at Green Acres Farm.
STUDENTS AS PATHMAKERS: Meet Lane Robinson from Shenandoah High School
Lane Robinson, a senior at Shenandoah High School in Noble County, has a clear vision for his future. Balancing academics with his passion for agriculture, Lane is not only the president of his school’s FFA chapter, he also interned as the farm manager at Green Acres. This working farm doubles as a learning center for agriculture students at Shenandoah High School in Noble County, OH.
The sign at Noble Local Schools "Green Acres” Farm Complex.
With a high school of just about 230 students, Shenandoah's FFA program is a big deal—boasting 130 members—and Lane is right at the heart of it. Under the guidance of Mr. Wentworth, an animal science and livestock teacher, Lane is learning advanced topics like artificial insemination (AI), natural breeding, and embryo transfer. Lane’s ultimate goal? He wants to double major in education and embryology at The OSU Agricultural Technical Institute, blending his love for teaching with his passion for cutting-edge agricultural science. He is not just taking a traditional career pathway, he is making his own!
Lane’s leadership extends beyond the classroom. As the farm manager, he was involved in or supported student projects like raising chickens for egg production, managing a herd of 12 cows and 3 calves, and overseeing the breeding of cows and piglets. He chose to spend his study halls and weekends working at Green Acres Farm. Thanks to college courses he's already completed through Zane State, he plans to graduate from OSU ATI in just three years.
When asked about his intern experience, Lane shared that his favorite aspects were having other students from the area visit and teaching other students working at the farm how to do things like give shots and start IVs. When asked what he would say to other students exploring internship opportunities, he said, “Definitely do it! It’s really helped me see what I want to do in the future.”
Noble Local School students present to their peers as they prepare for the spring 2024 Problem-Based Learning Challenge between 5th - 8th grade students from Noble Local Schools and Wolf Creek Local Schools.
BB2C and Noble Local Schools
BB2C’s Network Regional Coordinator, Jordan Spence, has a position at BB2C which is partially supported by school districts in Noble County. This allows Jordan to focus much of his time on Noble Local Schools and Caldwell Exempted Village School District. Because of this partnership, Jordan can create direct communication lines between educators, students, businesses, and community leaders in the county to foster relationships and inspire career choices.
Nobl Local Schools was once again recognized by the State of Ohio as a Four Star Business Advisory Council.
This September he had a chance to present to the Noble Local School Board about the impact of Community & Career Connected Learning during the 2023-2024 school year. He shared about the internships, job shadowing, mock interviews, and the problem-based learning challenge he assisted with and supported. He shared, “It’s always so great for me to be able to look back and see the great things that we have done as well. The Board always appreciates our efforts in strengthening the community, businesses, and student success.”
Jordan shared the Noble Local School District 2023-2024 Impact Report with the Board and Administrators. After his presentation, one administrator responded, “I appreciate your help shining a spotlight on these wonderful opportunities for our students as well as providing insights that demonstrate the value of our investment and partnership with BB2C.”