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In 2025, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will select individuals to participate in AgriPOWER Class XVI, a leadership and advocacy development program, which will consist of seven multiday institutes (18 total days). AgriPOWER is a program of Ohio Farm Bureau and designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals.
AgriPOWER educates, empowers and connects Ohio agriculture’s rising leaders in every sector. Through a 12-month, cohort-based program, class members will be able to:
- Leverage strengths to maximize individual influence in leadership opportunities
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, consumers and policymakers
- Explain current issues in food, agriculture and the environment
- Outline the legislative process at the state and federal levels
- Create strong personal networks within and beyond Ohio agriculture
Through personal development workshops, issues expert speakers, industry tours and a class project, AgriPOWER Class XVI will be equipped to positively impact their industry and community.
Two of the institute sessions will be held out of state (one in Washington, D.C., and the other location will be decided at a later date) to help class members gain a valuable understanding of national and global issues.
Individuals may nominate themselves or have their nomination sponsored by their respective county Farm Bureau, other agricultural organization, or employer. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 1, 2025.
For complete application details, a schedule of sessions, more about the program and tuition and scholarship opportunities, visit ofbf.org/agripower.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more and become a member today 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].
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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.
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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