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The Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee has named its 2026 leadership and the individuals who will be serving on the state committee for 2026-2028.
Leading Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee in 2026 are chaircouple Bill and Katherine Brown of Stark County, vice chair Hannah Thompson of Meigs County and secretary Blake Campbell of Washington County. The newest members of the state committee are Amanda Barndt of Wood County, Olivia Lang of Wayne County, Kenton Richter of Ross County and Haylee VanScoy of Hardin County.
The leadership and new committee members were announced during the 2026 Winter Leadership Experience in January.
The 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. Committee members are selected based on Farm Bureau involvement, leadership potential and community service. 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: High-resolution photos of the Browns, Ms. Thompson and Mr. Campbell are 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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