Growing our Generation: A life of service
Meet Joe Everett, a Shelby County Farm Bureau Young Ag Professional who has dedicated his life to service, both in uniform and within his local community.
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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. 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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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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My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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.
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.
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.
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Ag Toy Drive 2026
Join us Nov. 26 for this family-friendly event. We only ask that you consider bringing a new agricultural-related toy or a cash donation to help our cause.
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YAP, AgriPOWER take advocacy to Washington
The groups received a firsthand look at agricultural policy, advocacy and leadership in the nation’s capital.
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2027 American Farm Bureau FUSION Conference scholarships available
Each of the five scholarships covers the cost of registration, hotel accommodations, and travel to the 2027 AFBF FUSION Conference. Eligible Young Ag Professionals should apply by Dec. 1.
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Growing our Generation: imAGine Ag intern team insights
The 75,000 square foot ImAGine Ag exhibit made its debut at the 2026 Ohio State Fair in the new Ohio Agriculture Center, giving thousands of visitors a hands-on, interactive learning experience.
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Early-bird registration for 2027 Winter Leadership Experience now open
Early-bird pricing for the conference will end Dec. 15, 2026, with a final registration deadline of Jan. 5, 2027. Event details, session updates and registration are available at ofb.ag/WLE.
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YAP Fall Fun Day
Crawford, Marion, Morrow and Richland County Young Ag Professionals invite you and your family to a Young Ag Professionals Fall Fun Day at Goodman Family Farms in Mt. Gilead.
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Applications open for 2027 YAP competitive events
Ohio Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the Discussion Meet, Excellence in Agriculture, and Outstanding Young Farmer 2027 contests.
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Growing our Generation: Choosing conservation
Meet Hannah Ziegler, nutrient management technician and social media content creator for Crawford and Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
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Growing our Generation: Two perspectives on dairy farming
While many envision the dairy sector solely on the farm, modern agriculture relies heavily on vital, nontraditional supporting roles.
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