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Micah Mensing of Westerville is one of 15 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2025-2026 AgriPOWER Institute.

AgriPOWER is designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals. The program focuses on issues that are relevant to the farm and food industry such as consumer relations, regulations, energy, and trade policies. In AgriPOWER, individuals develop the skills necessary to become effective leaders and advocates for agriculture by learning from experts in these fields.

Mensing is a public policy and industry analyst with Farm Credit Mid-America, where he monitors public policy and industry trends impacting agriculture and rural communities. His work includes monitoring hot button issues facing agriculture and rural communities and translating complex legislative developments and industry trends into clear guidance that helps farmers and rural borrowers understand new programs, trends and opportunities.

Outside of his professional role, Mensing owns a videography company with his wife, serves on the advisory committee for the Ohio Farm Transition Network, a liaison with Agriculture Future of America, and is a volunteer judge for national and state FFA career development events. He has also completed the Farm Foundation Young Agri-Food Leaders Program and volunteers with Ohio Farm Bureau’s Cultivating a Cure initiative.

Mensing is active in his community through videography services for church events, field gleaning efforts with the Ohio Food Bank and personal finance education for college students. 

“These individuals have already made their mark on Ohio agriculture, and I am excited that they want to take their leadership skills to the next level,” said Marlene Eick, director of AgriPOWER. “This program will not only give participants a deeper understanding of the farm and food sector here in Ohio and across the country, it will also give them the tools they need to become even stronger advocates for an industry they are already passionate about.”

One of the sessions will take place in Washington, D.C., to give participants a better understanding of national and global issues, and an out-of-state session in California will help them learn about the differences and similarities in agriculture outside of Ohio.

Partnering with Ohio Farm Bureau on AgriPOWER Class XVI are Ohio Corn & Wheat, AgCredit, Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, Ohio Soybean Council, and heritage partner Nationwide.

This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ryan Matthews, 614-246-8210 or [email protected].

Editors: A high-resolution photo of Micah Mensing is available for download.