Committee members enhance programming for their peers, while building their leadership skills and their network in the process.
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 2025-2027 Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee.
Application deadline is May 3, 2024 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 in September 2024 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.
Members are expected to be present at all meetings and activities conducted by this team. The Class of 2027 committee term will begin Sept. 15, 2024 and conclude in February 2027. Anticipated committee meetings are as follows: July 15 and Aug. 5 (New Member Onboarding), Sept. 15, Dec. 12-13, Feb. 6-8 (Winter Leadership Experience). Committee members also have the opportunity to travel to the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in January 2026 and Washington D.C in September 2026.
Virtual applicant interviews will occur May 21 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, 2024 regarding the status of their application.
Applications are due to Mary Klopfenstein, by May 3, 2024 at 5 p.m. Please contact Mary or Melinda Witten for more information.
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