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Attending a recent Winter Leadership Experience literally changed Lincoln Deitrick’s life and work.
“I had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Winter Leadership Conference structured around two main topics: the importance of branding and finding niche markets,” said the Muskingum County Farm Bureau member. “The sessions and conversations provided us with the resources and knowledge to start an on-the-farm meat market that provides local, farm-raised meat directly to consumers. I also attended a grain market session that provided me with the tools to sharpen my grain market strategy.”
Now, members of any age, even those who are not Young Agricultural Professionals, are welcome to have an experience similar to Deitrick’s and attend this signature Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals event.
“Embracing Your Season” is more than the theme of the 2025 Winter Leadership Experience, which takes place at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky Feb. 7-8.
It is a mindset that aims to include everyone interested in learning and growing through networking with other agriculturalists, attending scores of useful workshops and speaker engagements and enjoying quality time with their family and friends in ag. There will be kids programming available during sessions.
In 2025, the Winter Leadership Experience is opening the doors to all members – giving everyone a chance to connect, learn and grow together, building personal and professional skills, and engaging where new perspectives meet shared goals.
Attending could have the same impact on anyone as it had on Deitrick and his family’s operation.
“The big takeaway from the conference and words that drive our farm to success is ‘know your farmer, know your food,’” he said, and that same message hasn’t changed as the event has evolved.
Registration closes Jan. 21, 2025.
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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