Growing our Generation: Returning home
Ryanna Tietje, a Henry County Farm Bureau member, knew from an early age that her dream was to return to the family farm after college.
Read MoreOur young farmer programming provides community, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities for Farm Bureau members who are 18-35. Find out if there’s a Young Ag Professionals group near you.
Young Agricultural Professionals (YAP) are Farm Bureau members ages 18 to 35 who work either part or full time in Ohio’s largest industry. We’ve made it easy to meet others who share your passion for agriculture and stay connected all year long, with signature events like the Winter Leadership Experience and Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience, and programs like AgriPOWER and Collegiate Farm Bureaus. For students pursuing education in ag-related fields, there are a variety of scholarships available through our foundation and county Farm Bureaus. American Farm Bureau also offers an annual Leadership Conference.
Check here to see if there is a YAP group near you. Sign up for our Growing our Generation e-newsletter for insights and ideas directly from young farmers. Follow Ohio Farm Bureau on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Strong agriculture communities start with strong leaders. Find programs and experiences designed for Young Ag Professionals.
Learn MoreOpportunities to grow and develop skills such as public speaking, networking, advocacy, and media relations. Learn how to share your agricultural story.
Learn MoreInsights and ideas directly from members of the Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee.
Learn MoreRyanna Tietje, a Henry County Farm Bureau member, knew from an early age that her dream was to return to the family farm after college.
Read MoreAfter nearly 100 days of traveling the nation and visiting directly with hundreds of farmers across America, U.S. Secretary of…
Read MoreThis boot camp taught me that the time to tell our stories—and stand up for our industry—is now.
Read MoreBe on the lookout this fall for details about how to apply to attend the 2026 FUSION conference.
Read MoreCollegiate chapters connect agriculture students with grassroots Farm Bureau efforts at county, state and national levels.
Read MoreThe grants are designed to find creative ways to address challenges facing the agricultural sector today, and generate deeper public understanding of farming and the ways that agriculture impacts our nation and communities.
Read MoreMarch is National Agriculture Month and in today’s world, agricultural education and awareness is needed more than ever. Hear from two of Ohio’s top ag educators.
Read MoreThe award recognizes successful young agricultural professionals who are actively contributing and growing through their involvement with Farm Bureau and agriculture.
Read MoreJoin Crawford, Marion, Morrow and Richland County YAP for a fun evening of axe throwing and networking.
Read MoreWill Minshall currently farms in a partnership with his family as an 8th generation grain farmer and a 1st generation cattle farmer in Pickaway County.
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