Southeast Ohio Community Entrepreneurship Program
The free Entrepreneurship Bootcamp would benefit newer farmers and be helpful to anyone who caters to end consumers and has been in business for five years or less. Sessions start June 8.
Read MoreThe Outstanding Young Farmer contest is designed to recognize successful young farmers, age 35 or younger, for achievements in the business of farming and leadership in the agricultural community.
The Outstanding Young Farmer Contest is designed to help young farmers strengthen their business skills, develop marketing opportunities and receive recognition for their accomplishments. Contestants are judged on the growth of their farm businesses and involvement in Farm Bureau and their community.
The ideal candidate for this award is an individual or couple involved in production agriculture with a majority of his/her net income subject to normal production risks.
The award winner receives expense-paid trips to the Winter Leadership Experience and Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, a media package and a $3,000 prize of choice. Prizes are courtesy of Farm Credit Mid-America, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau. The winner also represents Ohio at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah in January 2024.
The top three finalists will receive an expense-paid trip to the Winter Leadership Experience and Ohio Farm Bureau soft shell jacket. Finalist prize packages are provided by Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and Ohio Soybean Council.
Applications are due to Kelsey Turner, Ohio Farm Bureau leadership development program specialist, [email protected], no later than May 13, 2022 at noon.
American Farm Bureau is hosting a competition training webinar Sept. 29.
Meet John Hummel, the 2022 Outstanding Young Farmer.
The free Entrepreneurship Bootcamp would benefit newer farmers and be helpful to anyone who caters to end consumers and has been in business for five years or less. Sessions start June 8.
Read MoreMary Klopfenstein of Delphos has been named Young Ag Professional and Ag Literacy Program Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreIf you are age 18 to 24 and a farmer, a student or your job is directly impacted by the health of Ohio agriculture, we invite you to become a young member.
Read MoreLeading Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2024 YAP State Committee are Luke and Kayla Durbin of Coshocton County, Tim and Sarah Terrill of Montgomery County and Carly Fitz of Perry County.
Read MoreFarming is a very rewarding occupation, but it can come with hazardous territory if there are not proper training protocols in place.
Read MoreThis donation helps the youth in our community be able to be a member of the Farm Bureau and continue to support agriculture.
Read MoreThis position is created for an active Young Ag Professional member who has a passion for fundraising and is interested in further developing their leadership skills. Apply by May 3.
Read MoreThe Collegiate Discussion Meet tests participants’ subject knowledge, problem solving abilities and communications skills around current agricultural issues.
Read MoreTrevor German is the first beginning farmer to complete a transaction through the new Ohio Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program.
Read MoreIt is fascinating to think that while the world is so diverse, we are united under one common principle – being stewards of the land.
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