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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.

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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.

Your growth is our future

Activities and Opportunities

Strong agriculture communities start with strong leaders. Find programs and experiences designed for Young Ag Professionals.

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Competitive Events

Contest and awards celebrating Young Ag Professionals.

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Leadership Events

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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Growing Our Generation

Insights and ideas directly from members of the Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee.

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Farm Bureau connections

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.

Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau connections

Giving farmers a voice

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.

Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice

10-year campaign for safer roads

Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.

Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

Henry County

10-year campaign for safer roads

Bringing the farm back to life

I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.

Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life

Farm Bureau involvement

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.

Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau involvement

Select Partner Program

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.

Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Select Partner Program

Advocacy

So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.

Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy

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