Finding a Farm Bureau home at college
Collegiate Farm Bureaus at both Wilmington College as well as Ohio State University offer students with any major or specialization the opportunity to belong.
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Young Ag Professionals
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.
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Activities and Opportunities
Strong agriculture communities start with strong leaders. Find programs and experiences designed for Young Ag Professionals.
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Opportunities to grow and develop skills such as public speaking, networking, advocacy, and media relations. Learn how to share your agricultural story.
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Insights and ideas directly from members of the Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee.
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YAP Winter Leadership scholarships available
Crawford County Farm Bureau will reimburse one-half of the conference registration fee for the first four attendees who contact the county office prior to the event.
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Growing our Generation: Hannah DiVencenzo
YAP State Committee member Hannah DiVencenzo and her husband, Joe, own and operate Healthy Harvest Organics, a pasture-raised chicken operation in Lorain County.
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YAP Winter Leadership scholarships available
Marion County Farm Bureau has budgeted $1000 to reimburse conference fees for attendees who contact the county office prior to the event.
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YAP Winter Leadership scholarships available
Richland County Farm Bureau has budgeted $450 to reimburse conference fees for attendees who contact the county office prior to the event.
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YAP Winter Leadership scholarships available
Morrow County Farm Bureau will reimburse one-half of the conference registration fee for the first four attendees who contact the county office prior to the event.
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