Seipelt’s annual Ag Day is one of those experiences students don’t just attend, they remember.
Each year, students get the chance to step outside the classroom and into hands-on learning, interacting with animals, planting, exploring soil, and connecting with the real-world impact of agriculture and natural resources.
That experience is possible because of Christa Burbage.
For more than two decades, Christa has created opportunities for students to learn by doing, building Ag Day into something truly special for the Seipelt community. What started in Spring 2005 with a single horse and calf has grown into a full-scale event that brings learning to life in ways students carry with them long after the day ends.
And while Christa has been the driving force, she has never done it alone.
This event continues to thrive thanks to the support of dedicated teachers and staff, along with an incredible group of community partners who help make the day possible:
Clermont Northeastern–Great Oaks teachers Faith Stegbauer and Cassidy Price, whose students brought chickens, rabbits, goats, and sheep
Mike and Sandy Borchers, who brought calves
Clermont County Soil and Water Conservation, with Elea Cooper teaching students about soil composition
OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources, with Gigi Neal leading lessons on tick identification and removal
OSU Extension Clermont County 4-H, with Kelly Royalty guiding students through seed planting
Ohio Department of Agriculture, with Courtney Fulks and Ryan Larrick teaching tree identification
Company Wrench, with Brad Burbage showcasing a mini excavator
Grant’s Farm and Greenhouses, with Liz Daniels providing flowers for a planting station
Axis Seed, with Julie Louiso teaching about crops, farming equipment, and seed growth
Tractor Supply in Milford, which donated prizes for students
Clermont County Farm Bureau, which provided coloring books
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with Wildlife Officer Lucas Wildman teaching about animal population monitoring
Chick-fil-A Milford, for generously providing food for the event
A special thank you as well to Gregg Haines, Assistant Dean of Satellites for Great Oaks, for taking the time to join and support this year’s event.
As Christa transitions to her new role as an Agriculture Education Instructor and FFA Advisor at the middle and high school level, we are incredibly grateful for the foundation she has built at Seipelt.