Ohio Leadership Development Event (LDE) Greenhand FFA Practice Test

How many land grant institutions are there in Ohio?

1. 1

2. 2

3. 3

4. 4

The correct answer is: 1

In Ohio, there is one primary land-grant institution: The Ohio State University. Land-grant universities were established under the Morrill Act of 1862, which aimed to promote education in agriculture and the mechanical arts, along with classical studies, to ensure that education would be accessible to a broader segment of the population. The Ohio State University fulfills this mission in Ohio, providing educational opportunities and research in various agricultural fields and other disciplines. While there are other universities and colleges in Ohio that offer programs in agriculture or related areas, they do not possess the land-grant designation. This distinction is important as it often influences funding, research capacity, and educational emphasis on agricultural and rural development. The correct answer reflects the specific identity of land-grant universities that is tied to their founding purpose and support from federal legislation.