Collegiate Farm Bureau Class of 2022
Congratulations to the Collegiate Farm Bureau leaders from Ohio State University and Wilmington College.
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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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Through its policies it brings together people in the agricultural community and invests in building vibrant communities that support agriculture.
If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington, D.C.
If you have issues with local planning or have legal questions, someone at the Farm Bureau has the answer for you, or they’ll connect you with someone who does.
As a member of Farm Bureau, I am glad that this organization takes action when necessary to protect and advance agriculture.
Farm Bureau is an incredible organization that has given me countless professional development opportunities in addition to advocating for all sizes and types of farmers.
We go to a lot of Farm Bureau events, and there’s a lot of camaraderie built because you’re meeting with people who have similar interests and goals.
Featured Articles
Growing our Generation: Makayla Eggleton
Makayla Eggleton of Fayette County is the editor of the May 2022 Growing our Generation enewsletter, featuring insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmers and food and agricultural professionals.
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Beginning farmer tax credit one step closer to law
HB 95 creates a tax credit to assist the next generation of farmers while helping the current generation transition their operations.
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Growing our Generation: YAP program updates
As we head into spring, there are numerous programming opportunities are available to Ohio Young Ag Professionals.
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Young Ag Professionals State Committee applications due May 13
Ohio Farm Bureau members ages 18-35 who would like to help guide future YAP programming are invited to apply to serve on the 2023-2025 Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee.
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2022 Excellence in Agriculture Contest applications due May 13
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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2022 Outstanding Young Farmer Contest applications due May 13
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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Growing our Generation: Sara Tallmadge
Young Ag Professionals State Committee member Sara Tallmadge from Ashland County is a laboratory animal technologist within the Center for Food Animal Health at The Ohio State University’s CFAES Wooster Campus.
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Eberhart wins 2022 Collegiate Discussion Meet
Riley Eberhart of Harrison County will represent Ohio at the 2022 American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Collegiate Discussion Meet.
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Our Ohio Weekly: Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience
Winter Leadership Experience attendees got some education and advice from a panel of more seasoned farmers who offered their advice to those just beginning their ag careers.
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