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 MoreApplications for the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee are being accepted through April 28, 2023.
Ohio Farm Bureau members ages 18-34 who are interested in developing their leadership skills and enhancing programming for their peers should apply for the 2024-2026 Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee. Application deadline is April 28, 2023 at 5 p.m.
The state committee is composed of eight members or couples who suggest, develop and conduct activities that provide networking, social and learning opportunities for young farmers and ag professionals, including planning the yearly leadership experience and hosting Young Agricultural Professionals in a variety of in- and out-of-state events.
Committee members serve a two-year term that begins at in September 2023 and expires two years later after the Young Ag Professionals Leadership Experience in January. Four new couples or singles are appointed each year. Members serve a two-year term with four returning and four new positions each year.
Applications are due to Kelsey Turner, Ohio Farm Bureau director of leadership and business development, by April 28, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Committee members are expected to be present at all meetings and activities.
See the application for more information.
Applicant interviews will occur on May 16 between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Interview appointments will be scheduled the week prior to the interview date. All applicants will be notified by July 31, 2023 regarding the status of their application.
Online extra: Tim and Sarah Terrill from Montgomery County share their Farm Bureau journey and why they wanted to be involved on the committee.
This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ty Higgins, 614-246-8231 or [email protected].
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