Like our journey across the bridge, those of us in Farm Bureau know we always want to be moving forward. Sometimes, however, we hit bumps in the road that stop our progress. It’s how we deal with these bumps that will move us forward.
AgriPOWER
AgriPOWER is an elite leadership program designed specifically for farmers and agribusiness professionals. This yearlong program focuses on public policy issues confronting agriculture and the food industry. It helps individuals develop the skills necessary to become effective leaders and advocates for agriculture.
Becoming effective communicators in agriculture — AgriPOWER Session 2 blog
By Racine Ramsey, AgriPOWER Class VIII participant AgriPOWER is designed to strengthen leadership among diverse Ohio agricultural professionals. Through intensive sessions, students gain confidence and skillsets to become better leaders and advocates for agriculture. Twenty-seven words, nine seconds, three messages….
Gaining insight from great ag producers — AgriPOWER Session 2 blog
Seeing Northwest Ohio’s agricultural diversity helps to bring into focus how fortunate we are to have great agriculture producers in Ohio to gain insights from and to guide us forward.
Farm Bureau young ag takes on Washington
Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class VIII and Young Ag Professionals group spent an action-packed and deeply educational three days in Washington, D.C. Sept. 13-15. Two of the main legislative topics throughout the trip were trade, specifically the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and…
Agriculturists at heart — AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
“Regardless of age, location, or background it became clear that we were all agriculturalists at heart.” — Linda Ayres-Louiso
‘Leadership is influence’ — AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
By Nathan Vandenbroek, AgriPOWER Class VIII participant AgriPOWER class 8, Session 1 started with 24 individuals all of which gathered at the corner of Chestnut and High Street in downtown Columbus. Each one of us individually trekked one by one…
Sharing a passion for agriculture — AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
by Jan Shannon, AgriPOWER Class VIII participant AgriPOWER VIII began on July 22 with 24 excited participants from all over the state of Ohio. Our first exercise was getting to learn a little bit about each person in the class…
Introductions, exploration, reflection — AgriPOWER session 1 blog
Session one was all about introductions. We were introduced to Ohio Farm Bureau and the AgriPOWER leadership development program. We were introduced to each other. And, we were introduced to
ourselves.
24 Ohioans participating in intensive agricultural leadership program
Twenty-four farmers and agribusiness professionals have been selected for the 2016-2017 AgriPOWER Leadership Institute Class VIII. AgriPOWER Institute is Ohio Farm Federation’s elite training program designed to help participants become community leaders and advocates for agriculture. Over the course of a year, they will learn about local, state and federal public policy topics important to the agricultural and food industry.
Linda Ayres-Louiso selected to participate in intensive agricultural leadership program
Linda Ayres-Louiso of West Union is one of 24 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected for the 2016-2017 AgriPOWER Leadership Institute Class VIII. AgriPOWER Institute is Ohio Farm Federation’s elite training program designed to help participants become community leaders and advocates…