Ohio Farm Bureau is offering five scholarships to the AFBF 2024 YF&R Conference in Omaha.
American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer and Rancher program hosts an annual leadership conference for Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18 and 35 years old. Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Ag Professionals members are encouraged to attend the YF&R Leadership Conference as it is a great opportunity to meet members from around the country while developing their professional skills. Ohio Farm Bureau is offering five scholarships to the leadership conference in 2024. Those five select winners will receive free conference registration, complimentary transportation to and from the conference as well as meal reimbursement.
The five recipients will be announced during the YAP Winter Leadership Experience in Columbus Jan. 26-27, 2024. Those selected will receive a welcome packet of information and are expected to complete their registration and flight booking by Jan. 30, 2024.
March 8-11, 2024 | Omaha, Nebraska
Ohio Farm Bureau will cover conference registration and transportation to and from the conference. Group dinners and some additional meals will be provided for the participants. Applicants are expected to cover some meal and tour costs. This scholarship is valued over $1,000 per participant.
Apply online by Jan. 14, 2024 at midnight.
For more information or questions, contact Kelsey Turner at [email protected].
Read about Holly Retaino’s experience as a scholarship winner in 2023.
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