Our 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. Find us on Facebook and sign up for our Growing our Generation e-newsletter for insights and ideas directly from young farmers.
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.
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The correlation between agriculture and the equine industries is not hard to find. Farmers provide for the horses and, in turn, those horses are a major draw at county fairs.
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Meet the 2022 winner, Barrett Zimmerman, the state’s Ag Educator of the Year.
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The grants from American Farm Bureau will aid in chapter recruitment, leadership development, community service outreach, officer development, purchase of educational materials and registration costs for conferences.
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Charlie and Casey Ellington from Stark County are the editors of the October 2022 Growing our Generation enewsletter, featuring insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmers and food and agricultural professionals.
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Application deadline is Oct. 6 at noon. Selected chapters will be announced on or before Nov. 1, 2022.
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Greg and Andrew joined a multitude of Ohio Farm Bureau representatives at the nation’s capital Sept. 13-15.
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The Outstanding Young Farmer contest is designed to recognize successful young farmers, age 35 or younger, for achievements in the business of farming and leadership in the agricultural community.
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If you work primarily off the farm and are a leader in Farm Bureau and the community, then this contest is for you.
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Coverage from the annual county leaders trip to Washington, D.C.
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Jonanthan and Alyssa Zucker farm in Marion and Wyandot counties. They are in their last term on the State Young Agricultural Professionals Committee and serve as co-chairs.
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