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Young agricultural professionals from across Ohio are invited to attend the annual Winter Leadership Experience “Embracing your Season” Feb. 7-8 at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky. The conference features plenty of fun, great food, breakout sessions, workshops and keynote speakers as well as the Future YAP Club for children K-6th grade. 

Registration is $150 per person; register online through Jan. 22, 2025.

Child Registration – $50/child

Children enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade can register to participate in the Future YAP Club! Kids will attend learning sessions while parents are attending the conference breakout sessions. Registered children will be included in all three conference meals.

You will need payment and full contact information at registration. You are responsible for securing your own hotel accommodations. The registration page has a link for rooms at the Kalahari Resort for $204  (Four free waterpark passes included with each room!) while supplies last. Book your hotel room by visiting: ofb.ag/KALAHARI

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, Ohio 44870

Scholarships available

Franklin County Farm Bureau will offer scholarships (Conference registration & hotel stay to a limited number of attendees who contact the county office prior to the event. *Note* parking & any additional fees are at your own expense.) Depending on the number of applicants, the scholarships may be split so that everyone can receive some financial assistance. Contact the Franklin County Farm Bureau office at 800-451-8908 or email [email protected]

To learn more about the conference, click here.

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