Cows make Christmas extra cheerful
It might seem like a real chore to have to take care of the animals before any Christmas gifts or meals can happen, but to me it is such a special time.
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Young agricultural professionals from across Ohio are invited to attend the annual Winter Leadership Experience “A Conference for Generations” Feb. 7 & 8 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky. The conference features plenty of fun, great food, breakout sessions, workshops, and keynote speakers as well as the Future YAP Club for children K-6th grade.
Registration is $150 per person; register online through Jan. 21. You will need payment and full contact information at registration. You are responsible for securing your own hotel accommodations. The registration page has a link for rooms at Kalahari Resorts, Sandusky which are $204/ night (four free waterpark passes are included with each room available through Jan. 7) while supplies last.
Ashtabula County Farm Bureau is offering scholarships to a limited number of county young ag members to attend the Winter Leadership Experience.
Any Young Ag Professional (ages 18-35) interested in attending who would like a scholarship to attend must contact the county office prior to the event. Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis and may vary on the number of young ag professionals who want to attend.
You can register online and then notify us at the office at [email protected] or call 440.426.2195 that you will be attending. Once you attend, you will receive your reimbursement.
To learn more about the conference, click here.
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
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.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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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