Scott named Ohio Farm Bureau organization director
Kayla Scott of Mineral City serve Farm Bureau members in Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties.
Read MoreKameron Rinehart of Fayette County is the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals 2025 Discussion Meet competition. The results were announced Feb. 8 during the YAP Winter Leadership Experience.
The Discussion Meet tests participants’ subject knowledge, problem solving abilities and personal and small group communications skills. It is designed for young agricultural professionals to work together to find solutions around issues facing agriculture today.
Rinehart is a third-year Ph.D. candidate and graduate assistant at Texas Tech University. Prior to Texas Tech, he completed his master’s degree in agricultural communication, education, and leadership at The Ohio State University and received his bachelor’s degree from Wilmington College in agricultural business.
Rinehart is heavily engaged in the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and as an active alumni member and volunteer with 4-H and FFA. As a member of the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees, he dedicates his time to working with young alumni of Ohio 4-H and developing innovative plans to increase their engagement. Previously, Rinehart served as co-chair of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee and president of Fayette County Farm Bureau, where he was a board member for six years.
As the winner, he receives a $3,000 cash prize, an expense-paid trip to the 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and an expense-paid trip to 2026 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Anaheim, California to represent Ohio in the national competition. His prize package is sponsored by Nationwide and Farm Credit Mid-America.
In addition to Rinehart, the other Discussion Meet finalists are Kendall Lovejoy of Fulton County, Lori Romie of Hardin County and Mason Brown of Scioto County.
All finalists receive a $250 cash prize, embroidered apparel, and complimentary registration to the 2025 YAP Winter Leadership Experience. Finalist prizes are sponsored by Nationwide and Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association.
The Ohio Farm Bureau Young Agricultural Professionals program provides leadership development and professional growth opportunities for Farm Bureau members who are ages 18-35. The program hosts the Winter Leadership Experience, a Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience and conducts the Outstanding Young Farmer, Excellence in Agriculture and Discussion Meet contests. Learn more about the program at experienceyap.com.
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 Mr. Rinehart is available for download.
Kayla Scott of Mineral City serve Farm Bureau members in Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties.
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