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Kenton Richter of Ross County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee. The appointment was officially announced at the 2026 Winter Leadership Experience and is based on Farm Bureau involvement, leadership potential and community service.
Richter works full-time for Corcoran Farms where he assists with growing row crops, operating the Certified Angus Beef feedlot, maintaining equipment and completing other day-to-day operations. Off the farm, Richter owns and operates Buckeye Aerial Application, a spray drone business alongside the Corcorans. Richter was a member of The Ohio State University Collegiate Farm Bureau and currently serves on the Ross County Farm Bureau board.
The state Young Ag Professionals committee is composed of eight members or couples who suggest, develop and conduct activities that provide opportunities for young farmers and ag professionals to be more involved in Ohio Farm Bureau programs. Duties include planning the yearly YAP winter leadership conference and hosting Young Agricultural Professionals in a variety of in- and out-of-state events. Learn more about the committee and the Young Ag Professionals 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 Ryan Matthews, 614-246-8210 or [email protected]
Editors: A high-resolution photo of Mr. Richter is available for download.
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.
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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