AgriPOWER Class XIV: Similarities between Ohio, Washington agriculture
Throughout all visits there were three constant themes that are also relevant in Ohio agriculture: efficiency, scarce resources, and collaboration.
Read MoreIn the coming weeks, Ohio Farm Bureau will select 10 individuals to participate in Class XIII of AgriPOWER, a leadership and advocacy development program, designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals.
Each year, Ohio Farm Bureau hosts AgriPOWER, designed specifically for farmers and agribusiness professionals. This year-long program focuses on public policy issues confronting agriculture and the food industry such as consumer relations, regulations, energy, and trade policies. It helps individuals develop the skills necessary to become effective leaders and advocates for agriculture by learning from experts in these fields. On this Our Ohio Weekly, hear from some recent graduates of AgriPOWER and find out more about the program.
00:00 – Melinda Witten, senior director, leadership development with Ohio Farm Bureau, Christine Snowden from Franklin County and Greg Tholen from Highland County talk about the AgriPOWER program and some of the takeaways from being a part of Class XII.
23:50 – On this episode of “To the Beat of Agriculture,” meet Chris Weaver, Ohio Farm Bureau board trustee representing Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams counties. He talks about his California roots and the important role Farm Bureau plays in the dairy industry.
32:20 – Ohio Farm Bureau member Paul Dorrance recently released what might be the most honest book about starting a farm ever published. In “Farming Without Losing Your Hat,” Dorrance shares from his own real-world experiences and reminds readers again and again that farming is not just a calling, it’s also a tough business.
Throughout all visits there were three constant themes that are also relevant in Ohio agriculture: efficiency, scarce resources, and collaboration.
Read MoreFind out about the Airable Research Lab in Delaware that is providing research of soy-based materials to create new products, and learn about the AgriPOWER leadership development program and how to apply.
Read MoreAgriPOWER is a program of Ohio Farm Bureau and designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 1, 2024.
Read MoreIn this session of AgriPOWER, Class 14 was able to tour some unique forms of agriculture as well as dive into hot topics like CAUV, H-2A and the carbon market.
Read MoreAgriPOWER Class XIV spent a few days in March in Medina and Wayne counties learning more about northern Ohio agriculture from leaders in Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreThe theme of harnessing current skills and growing them into a larger leadership role were present in all of the activities we conducted in Session One.
Read MoreAgriPOWER is a program of Ohio Farm Bureau and designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals. It focuses on public issues that are relevant to the food industry.
Read MoreBlake Adams of Leesburg is one of 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2023-2024 AgriPOWER Institute.
Read MoreJenna Brown of Utica is one of 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2023-2024 AgriPOWER Institute.
Read MoreDierdre Christy of Carey is one of 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2023-2024 AgriPOWER Institute.
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