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Farm Bureau members are invited to sow the seeds of possibility and reap big rewards by Harvesting New Horizons at the 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Winter Leadership Experience, Jan. 23-24, at the Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark. Join 400 Young Ag Professional members from across Ohio for a day and a half packed with fresh ideas, bold conversations, and hands-on learning that will push your farm, your career, and your leadership skills to new heights.

Marion County Farm Bureau will reimburse partial registration fees totaling up to $500 for attendees who contact the county office before the event. You can register online and notify us at the office at [email protected] or 419.747.7488 that you will be attending. Once you attend, you will receive your reimbursement.

Early bird registration is $150 per person through Dec. 17. From Dec. 18 to Jan. 6, registration is $175. You will need payment and full contact information at registration. You are responsible for securing your hotel accommodations. The registration page has a link for rooms at a significant savings through Jan. 5, while supplies last.

The conference features plenty of fun, great food, breakout sessions, workshops, tours and keynote speakers as well as the Future YAP Club for children K-6 grade. To learn more about the conference, click here.

NEW – On Site Child Care at WLE – Registration Required – all ages welcome
New this year, child care will be provided on-site at the conference. All sitters onsite are employed by Sitting Made Simple, have passed a background check and are infant/child first aid and CPR certified. The child care room will be open during all conference breakout sessions, general sessions, networking, and the entertainment evening.
To ensure adequate accommodations and sitter staff, intent to utilize the child care room and payment must be submitted through the event registration. Questions contact [email protected]

Explore ag innovation, network with mentors and peers, and discover fresh opportunities in agribusiness. Whether you’re building your brand, expanding the family farm, or exploring new frontiers in agribusiness, this is your moment to grow. New faces. New insights. New horizons. Let’s harvest them together.