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Date(s) - August 1, 2025 - August 2, 2025
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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If you’re thinking about running for state legislature, school board, county commission or other public office, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Campaign School can teach you the nuts and bolts of campaigning and help you execute a winning campaign. 

This nonpartisan, unbiased program offers in-depth instruction from national, state and local political experts on topics like strategy, tactics, selecting issues, budgeting, fundraising and identifying voters. Ohio Farm Bureau Campaign School was designed to give potential candidates a solid foundation as they seek elected office. It also offers incumbents an opportunity to enhance their campaign skills.

Event details

Date: Aug. 1 and 2

Location: Ohio Farm Bureau Offices, 280 North High Street, 6th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Who should attend?

  • Current officeholders
  • Potential candidates
  • Campaign managers
  • Campaign volunteer leaders

Why attend?

  • Learn the nuts and bolts of campaigning.
  • Receive nonpartisan, unbiased guidance.
  • Participate in a program with a 78% national win percentage.
  • Gain confidence to execute a winning campaign.

Cost: $100 members, $250 non-members

Want to register to be a member of Ohio Farm Bureau? Visit ofbf.org/join to sign up today!

Campaign School is limited to 25 participants. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received. 

Please note: Farm Bureau members need to create an account, or log in to their current account to register. Nonmembers will be asked to create an account, providing first name, last name, email and password.

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Sample agenda

Aug. 1, 2025

10 a.m. Check-In and Continental Breakfast 

10:15 a.m. Welcome and Introduction from Ohio Farm Bureau staff 

10:30 a.m.  Introduction and Outline of Seminar Agenda from American Farm Bureau staff 

11 a.m.  Session 1 – Consideration for the Candidate– Candidate Evaluation, The Electorate, Campaign Strategy, the Announcement and Your Spouse and Family. 

12 p.m. Lunch (provided) and Mock Interviews  

1:30 p.m. Session 2 – Exploring the Issues–Selecting the Campaign Issues and Theme, Communicating with Voters. 

Session 3 – Budget and Fundraising–The Campaign Budget, Fundraising and Solicitation and PAC Solicitation. 

5:30 p.m. Reception (heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks)

Aug 2, 2025

7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

8 a.m.  Mock TV Interview

9:30 a.m.  Critique and Review by AFBF Staff 

Session 4 – Campaign Tactics–Basic Campaign Structure, Effective Communications, Promoting the Candidate, Volunteers, Voter ID and Persuasion, GOTV. 

12 p.m. Working Lunch (provided) – Ohio Campaign Finance Laws – Ohio Governmental Ethics Commission 

1 p.m. Session 5 – Getting Elected– Identifying Voters, Early Voting, GOTV, Campaign Calendar. 

2 p.m.  Wrap-up and Concluding Remarks  

Lodging is not included. Here are suggested hotels within walking distance of Ohio Farm Bureau:

Sonesta Columbus Downtown: 614-461-4100

Hyatt Regency Columbus: 614-463-1234

Hilton Columbus Downtown: 614-384-8600

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus: 614-221-7008

Hampton Inn and Suites: 614-559-2000

Red Roof Inn: 614-224-6539

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