Applications for 2025 YAP competitive events now open
Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals program is seeking participants for its Discussion Meet, Excellence in Agriculture, and Outstanding Young Farmer contests.
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Applications are now being accepted for 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Young Agricultural Professionals competitive events, including the Discussion Meet, Excellence in Agriculture, and Outstanding Young Farmer contests.
Farm Bureau’s strength depends on its members’ abilities to evaluate and discuss agricultural and community issues and decide on solutions that best meet the needs of Ohio Farm Bureau members. Competitive events for young agricultural professionals ages 18-35 provide an opportunity to recognize outstanding members for their achievements in business and in the community.
Discussion Meet
The Discussion Meet is a competitive event designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. This competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a predetermined topic. Participants build basic discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems.
Applications are due Sept. 30.
Excellence in Agriculture
This award is designed to recognize successful young agricultural professionals (singles or couples) who are actively contributing and growing through their involvement with Farm Bureau and agriculture, but do not have the majority of income subject to normal production risk. Each year, the top three applicants will give a 25-minute presentation before a panel of judges.
Applications are due Dec. 20.
Outstanding Young Farmer
The Outstanding Young Farmer contest is designed to recognize successful young farmers for achievements in the business of farming and leadership in the agricultural community. Applicants should have a majority of their income subject to normal production risks as well as ownership (or part ownership) of the operation/business.
Applications are due Dec 20.
Thanks to the support of Nationwide and Farm Credit Mid-America, each state award winner receives a complimentary trip to the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention to compete at the national level, an all-inclusive trip to the YAP Winter Leadership Experience and a $3,000 Invest in YOU prize.
Thanks to the generosity of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and Ohio Soybean Council, finalists for each contest receive an Ohio Farm Bureau jacket and complimentary registration for the 2025 YAP Winter Leadership Experience.
The Ohio Farm Bureau Young Agricultural Professionals program provides leadership development and professional growth opportunities for Farm Bureau members ages 18-35. In addition to these contests, the program hosts the Winter Leadership Experience, a Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience and multiple opportunities for education and leadership development throughout the year. Learn more about the 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 Ty Higgins, 614-246-8231 or [email protected].
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.
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
We really appreciate what Farm Bureau has done to get people interested in this line of work and workforce development and getting people interested in this industry.
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
We work terrifically with the Ashtabula County Farm Bureau, hosting at least one to two outreach town hall events every year to educate new farmers and existing farmers on traditional CAUV and woodlands.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
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.
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