We think Ohio agriculture is diverse, but Arizona has a surprising amoumorrell2nt of crop diversity for a desert climate.
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. Applications for the 2019-2020 class are due April 19, 2019.
Seeing Arizona ag up close — AgriPOWER Session 6 blog
If you had to sum up this trip in one word, it would be diverse. It is diverse because every commodity has a problem within their industry, but if we all take a minute to learn each other’s stories, we would find that advocacy, education and awareness are key to a thriving agricultural community!
A real passion for their profession — AgriPOWER Session 6 blog
AgriPOWER X sessions have continuously given me the chance to grow as an individual, not only for Farm Bureau but also my community, by escaping my comfort zones and exploring various facets of agriculture within our state and our nation.
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 14
AgriPOWER Class XI applications due April 19
In 2019, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will select 20 individuals to participate in AgriPOWER, a leadership and advocacy development program, which will consist of seven multi-day institutes (17 total days). Applications are due April 19. Topics covered will include public…
Meeting with Judge Judi — AgriPOWER Session 4 blog
I leave each month from our AgriPOWER sessions with that “mind blown” feeling. Each time, I am rewarded with workshops to build my leadership skills, introductions to topics I knew nothing about before or opportunities to see processes in action that open my eyes to a whole new understanding and enlightenment.
Learning the legislative, judicial processes — AgriPOWER Session 4 blog
With objectives to explore the legislative process at the state level, learn of Ohio Farm Bureau’s role in policy development and gain first hand perspective of agricultural facilities and businesses in Ohio I was excited for what this session had planned for us.
Rooted in agriculture — AgriPOWER Session 3 blog
By Katie Esselburn, AgriPOWER Class X participant Three days visiting our nation’s capital passed in a whirlwind of excitement. The purpose of our AgriPOWER and Young Ag Professionals trip to Washington, D.C. was primarily to engage in congressional meetings and…
D.C. trip a moving experience — AgriPOWER Session 3 blog
By Amanda Hill, AgriPOWER Class X participant AgriPOWER X and Young Ag Professionals visited Washington, D.C. on September 11-13, 2018 for the Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience. I will be completely honest I was a little hesitant about flying on September…
2018 Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class IX and Young Ag Professionals group spent an educational three days in Washington, D.C. Sept. 11-13. The purpose of the trip was to share their ideas with members of Congress and to learn about international…
How AgriPOWER inspired me to become a county board member — AgriPOWER Session 2 blog
By Doug Franz, AgriPOWER Class X participant Session two of AgriPOWER Class X was held in Findlay, Ohio. All 17 members were present and engaged in various trainings and informative sessions to broaden our knowledge of current issues facing the…