AgriPOWER Class XIV Session 4: Farm tours and current issues
In this session of AgriPOWER, Class 14 was able to tour some unique forms of agriculture as well as dive into hot topics like CAUV, H-2A and the carbon market.
Read MoreIn 2022, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will select 10 individuals to participate in AgriPOWER, a leadership and advocacy development program, which will consist of seven multiday institutes over a total of 17 days. Applications are due April 22.
Topics covered 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 an effective leader and advocate 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.
AgriPOWER is a program of Ohio Farm Bureau and designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals. The yearlong program focuses on public policy issues that are relevant to the food industry such as consumer relations, regulations, energy and trade policies. In AgriPOWER, individuals develop the skills necessary to become effective leaders and advocates for agriculture by learning from experts in these fields.
For complete application details, a schedule of sessions, more about the program and tuition and scholarship opportunities, visit ofbf.org/agripower.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
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In this session of AgriPOWER, Class 14 was able to tour some unique forms of agriculture as well as dive into hot topics like CAUV, H-2A and the carbon market.
Read MoreAgriPOWER Class XIV spent a few days in March in Medina and Wayne counties learning more about northern Ohio agriculture from leaders in Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreThe theme of harnessing current skills and growing them into a larger leadership role were present in all of the activities we conducted in Session One.
Read MoreAgriPOWER is a program of Ohio Farm Bureau and designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals. It focuses on public issues that are relevant to the food industry.
Read MoreBlake Adams of Leesburg is one of 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2023-2024 AgriPOWER Institute.
Read MoreJenna Brown of Utica is one of 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2023-2024 AgriPOWER Institute.
Read MoreDierdre Christy of Carey is one of 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2023-2024 AgriPOWER Institute.
Read MoreHeather Coen of New Concord is one of 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2023-2024 AgriPOWER Institute.
Read MoreCristen Cramer of Woodville is one of 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2023-2024 AgriPOWER Institute.
Read MoreOlivia Krumwiede of Wakeman is one of 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2023-2024 AgriPOWER Institute.
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