Applications for Cooperative Youth Day are due soon! This free, one-day trip to Columbus is open to local high school students. Youth Day is a great trip that is ideal for students interested in history, government, or the political world. Students get the opportunity to visit the statehouse in Columbus, meet legislators, and more! For more information and the application, go to www.ncelec.org/youth-tour.

Applications are due on Sept. 18.

North Central Electric is committed to building a strong community, and that starts with our youth.  From visiting local schools, supporting youth sports programs, scholarships, and more, NCE ensures that it is investing in the futures of the next generation. 

Youth Day is more than just a free trip for local students. It is a leadership experience, the opportunity to connect with legislators and staff, a fantastic college application experience, and much more. If you  know of any high school students that would be interested in this amazing opportunity, encourage them to apply!

In this episode, NCE's President/CEO Ed VanHoose sat down with Brian Heithoff, CEO/General Manager of Trico Electric Cooperative in Marana, Arizona, to discuss AI. They covered potential uses for AI at the co-ops, responsibility surrounding its use, and future possibilities with it. 

Use the link below to view this episode, and access all previous videos, on our YouTube page.

North Central Electric, and all of the other Ohio electric co-ops, are excitedly counting down to next week's Farm Science Review. Taking place from Sept. 22 to 24, this is the 64th year of Ohio State University's Farm Science Review. While the event hosts a multitude of events and opportunities, including demonstration plots, millions of dollars of new farming equipment, and new tools and technology, it also provides many learning opportunities for those visiting. 

North Central Electric and Ohio's Electric Cooperatives are proud to play a role each year at Farm Science Review. The electric co-op building showcases energy efficiency, cooperative information, youth programs, and more! If you're visiting Farm Science Review, stop by the Ohio's Electric Cooperatives building and say hello!

For more information on Farm Science Review, go to https://fsr.ose.edu or click the button below.

Sept. 21-25

Farm Safety and Health Week is coming up, along with harvest season! NCE would like to remind our farming members to be vigilant near power lines and other electrical equipment. We're proud to power the farms that power our communities. 

While it might not feel completely like fall yet, the Time-of-Day schedule is ready for it. The Winter Hours begin on Sept. 16 and run until May 15. 

The September issue of Ohio Cooperative Living is now available online! NCE-specific information begins on page 17, and highlights include: