Ohio Farm Bureau hosts statewide CAUV update webinar
The Statewide CAUV Update Webinar explained more about the recent changes in CAUV and what could be next for the program. Watch the recording.
Read MoreApplications for AgriPOWER Class X, a leadership and advocacy development program, are now available and due April 20, 2018. Twenty individuals will be selected to participate in AgriPOWER.
Topics covered during the seven multi-day institute programs will include public policy matters facing local communities, the state of Ohio, the nation and the world. Additionally, specific sessions will help class members develop important skills necessary to become effective leaders and advocates for agriculture.
Two of the institute sessions will be held out of state, one in Washington, D.C. and the other location will be decided at a later date, to help class members gain a valuable understanding of national and global issues. The sessions will encompass 17 total days. Download the program brochure for complete details about the AgriPOWER program.
You should apply for AgriPOWER Class X if:
2018-2019 SESSION OUTLINE
SESSION 1 | JULY 13-14
Columbus
Program orientation and getting to know Farm Bureau.
Personal strengths finder assessment, evolving leadership
development and public speaking training.
SESSION 2 | AUG. 9-11
Location TBA
Power and role of the media, spokesperson training,
changing nature of communications, social media, and
Ohio trade and export issues.
SESSION 3 | SEPT. 11-13
Washington, D.C.
Power of organizations, Farm Bureau’s process, national
and international issues, trade, demographics and federal
government basics.
SESSION 4 | NOV. 15-16
Columbus
Up-close look at state government, working with statewide
elected officials and politics and etiquette.
SESSION 5 | DEC 14-15
Location TBA
Local (township and county) government basics, local
economic development, energy issues and water quality.
Leading and understanding change, activists and advocacy,
divergent views, attacks on agriculture and food.
SESSION 6 | FEB. 21-23
Location TBD
Out of state agriculture tour. Explore current issues in
food, agriculture, and the environment in another state.
Gain a first-hand perspective of agricultural facilities, businesses
and Farm Bureau’s role in another state. Explore
ways for Farm Bureaus to work together.
SESSION 7 | MARCH 15-16
Columbus
Service opportunities to get engaged in agricultural organizations,
local organizations and Ohio Farm Bureau. Review business structures and transitions. AgriPOWER graduation
2018–2019 TUITION
The tuition is $4,500 per person, plus each individual
is responsible for a $400 participation deposit. Tuition
includes lodging, meals, breaks, group travel and all course
materials.
List of Class IX participants
The Statewide CAUV Update Webinar explained more about the recent changes in CAUV and what could be next for the program. Watch the recording.
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Scholarships are available to students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields or that support the agriculture industry.
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