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. Applications for the 2020-2021 class are closed.
Ty Higgins - June 8
On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: Millions of acres of America’s agricultural land were developed or converted to uses that threaten farming between 2001 and 2016, according to “Farms Under Threat: The State of the States,” a new report…
Ty Higgins - April 6
On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: As people age, they may need a caregiver. While that role can be fulfilling, it also can be exhausting and sometimes isolating. Anyone who cares for another likely has experienced the stress and…
Vicki Vance - March 13
AgriPOWER Class XI, Session 6 took us to the diverse state of Louisiana. We started our session with a soggy yet informative tour of the Cargill Westwego Grain Elevator located on the Mississippi River at milepoint 103. Supervisor of the…
Rich Maxwell - March 10
February brought our last AgriPOWER XI session to the great state of Louisiana, and it didn’t disappoint. While we toured so many great places during our time, I’m going to highlight some of my favorites. Our adventure started at the…
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 13
Editor’s Note: AgriPOWER Class XII has been canceled for 2020-2021. In 2020, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will select 20 individuals to participate in AgriPOWER, a leadership and advocacy development program, which will consist of seven multiday institutes (17 total days)….
Vince Untied - Jan. 7
The month of December saw the AgriPOWER class meet in Chillicothe, Ohio for its fifth session. On the first day of this session, we covered a wide array of topics including conflict management, Ohio dairies and their industry, nutrient management…
Matt McFadden - Jan. 7
Taking place in Ohio’s first state capital, Chillicothe, Session 5 presented the AgriPOWER class a diverse perspective to production agriculture, as well as knowledge and insight for useful skills. Whether it was touring a 1,000 head dairy, witnessing a timber…
Jon Brookbank - Aug. 30, 2019
Just off the shores of Lake Erie, 17 young agricultural professionals settled in for Session 2 of our exciting AgriPOWER program. As the 11th class to participate, we are comprised of seed dealers, Extension educators, bankers, bloggers and of course…
Emmalee Wince - Aug. 30, 2019
Session 2 was held in Sandusky at the Kalahari Resort. We had numerous speakers during the session, toured multiple different farms and spent a day on Lake Erie at OSU’s Stone Lab. This session was very interesting and enjoyable and…
Kevin Ward - Aug. 30, 2019
AgriPOWER Class XI attended Session 2 recently at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky. A variety of presenters were assembled to give participants exceptional learning within a short period of time. From communication skills to water quality, each lesson was exceptional…
