Young Ag Professionals

The Young Ag Professionals program is designed to provide leadership development and professional growth opportunities for Farm Bureau members who are 18-35. This program hosts activities including the Winter Leadership Experience and Washington D.C. Leadership Experience and offers the Outstanding Young Farmer, Excellence in Agriculture and Discussion Meet contests. Stay connected via the Growing our Generation eletter. Learn more.

New Farmer Expansion Grant application due April 15

The purpose of this $1,500 grant is to help offset farm operation costs. This can include but is not limited to: fuel costs, fertilizer costs, equipment costs, land rent, etc.

Young Ag Professionals State Committee names new leadership and members

The Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee has named its 2026 leadership and the individuals who will be serving on the state committee for 2026-2028.

VanScoy named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member

Haylee VanScoy of Hardin County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.

Richter named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member

Kenton Richter of Ross County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.

Lang named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member

Olivia Lang of Wayne County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.

Barndt named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member

Amanda Barndt of Wood County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.

Davis named 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Award Winner

Denver Davis of Auglaize County is the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals 2026 Excellence in Agriculture competition.

2026 Young Ag Professionals award winners announced

Lincoln Deitrick was named the Outstanding Young Farmer, Denver Davis won the Excellence in Agriculture Award, and Margaret Houts won the Discussion Meet.

Houts wins 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

Margaret Houts of Mercer County is the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals 2026 Discussion Meet competition.

Deitrick named 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer Award Winner

Lincoln Deitrick named 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer Award Winner.