Mary Klopfenstein of Delphos has been named Young Ag Professional and Ag Literacy Program Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
Mary Klopfenstein of Delphos has been named Young Ag Professional and ag literacy program specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau. She was most recently the organization’s ExploreAg and ag literacy program specialist. Her new role will add the duties of working with the Young Ag Professionals State Committee and focusing on YAP programming, which provides leadership development and professional growth opportunities for Farm Bureau members ages 18-35.
A former Ohio FFA state president, Klopfenstein grew up on a small row crop farm in McCartyville, where her love for agriculture blossomed as she showed horses through 4-H and sold sweet corn as her Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) for FFA.
Before joining the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation staff, Klopfenstein was at Illinois Farm Bureau as a youth & collegiate program coordinator. She currently serves as the northwest Ohio representative on the CFAES Alumni Society Board of Directors and is an Allen County Farm Bureau member.
She is a graduate of The Ohio State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, majoring in agribusiness & applied economics with minors in international economic development and youth development.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ohiofarmbureau.org.
This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ty Higgins, 614-246-8231 or [email protected].
Editors: A high-resolution photo of Ms. Klopfenstein is available for download.
Clinton County member Hannah Gaines was granted an opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. for the Young Ag Professionals Leadership…
Read More
Meet Abby Campbell, Sara Tallmadge, and Catherine Wolcott – Ohio’s Young Ag Professionals contestants who will compete at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in San Antonio.
Read More
Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals and AgriPOWER Class XIV embraced the fast-paced culture of our nation’s capital for an extensive leadership experience Sept. 10-12.
Read More
Growing our Generation enewsletter features insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmers and food and agricultural professionals. Sign up…
Read More
The ideal candidate for the Excellence in Agriculture Award is an individual or couple age 24-34 who does not have the majority of his/her gross income subject to normal production risk.
Read More
Through group discussion, participants work together to discover and implement solutions to predetermined issues and highlight Farm Bureau’s involvement in those actions/steps.
Read More
Contestants are judged on the growth of their farm businesses and involvement in Farm Bureau and their community.
Read More
Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals program is seeking participants for its Discussion Meet, Excellence in Agriculture, and Outstanding Young Farmer contests.
Read More
Allowing people a sneak-peek into our farm is a way to break negative stigmas. ~ Mackenzie Deetz
Read More
Each session will feature new and innovative solutions, research, and information on the latest technology and strategies to protect farms and rural communities.
Read More
