Twenty-four farmers and agribusiness professionals recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s AgriPOWER Institute Class VIII. Started in 2008, AgriPOWER is an intensive, yearlong leadership training program that helps participants develop important skills so they can become effective community leaders and advocates for agriculture. Over the course of the year, they learned about local, state and federal public policy topics important to the agricultural and food industry. Sessions took place in Ohio, Washington, D.C. and Georgia.
Several class members shared their experiences, what they learned and how they grew personally and professionally as a member of AgriPOWER Class VIII. Applications for Class IX are due April 14, 2017.
Linda Ayers-Louiso, AgriPOWER: One of the greatest leadership events I have experienced
Nate Bair, Developing the next generation of leaders
Ryan Conklin, Fun, but not done
Paul Dorrance, What I found at Ohio Farm Bureau surprised me
Jessica Draganic, Focusing on our strengths
Charlie Ellington, Advocate for agriculture
Tracy Emrick, A rich, valuable experience
Britta Fenstermaker, Coming together to promote agriculture
Jerri Furness, Grassroots is the heart of Farm Bureau
Bennett Musselman, Taking an in-depth look at ourselves, agriculture
Rita Myers, Building on my ag background
Racine Ramsey, Various student viewpoints welcome
Jan Shannon, Building unity in agriculture
Macy Staggs, Standing up for agriculture, with confidence
J.D. Winteregg, The power of networking
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