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…
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. The 2018-2019 class has been selected.
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…
Changing misperceptions about agriculture — AgriPOWER Session 2 blog
By Megan Dresbach, AgriPOWER Class X participant “Farmer’s just dump fertilizer on the fields.” “Immigrant labor takes jobs away from Americans.” “Farmer’s don’t care, they just want to make a profit.” All of these comments can be heard daily or referenced…
Amazing growth cycle of pigs — AgriPOWER Session 2 blog
By Lindsey Walls, AgriPOWER Class X participant Our AgriPOWER class had the awesome opportunity to visit Stateler Farms of McComb, Ohio. Stateler Farms is a multi-generational farm that operates grain and swine while managing and maintaining their manure properly as…
Learning about Farm Bureau’s roots — AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
By Laramie Wells, AgriPOWER Class X participant The day started out with a room full of strangers with one thing in common — becoming a better leader in advocating for agriculture. The AgriPOWER Class X met for our first session…
Becoming an advocate in an era of public perception — AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
By Jacob Hoelscher, AgriPOWER Class X participant In our generation we have seen the farm population of America dwindle from 3 percent to less than 1 percent, the birth of Roundup ready technology and the consolidation of the pork, poultry and…
Zucker selected to participate in elite agricultural leadership program
Jonathan Zucker of Marion is one of 17 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2018-2019 AgriPOWER Institute, Ohio Farm Bureau’s elite training program designed to help participants become community leaders and advocates for agriculture. The yearlong program…
Wells selected to participate in elite agricultural leadership program
Laramie Wells of Russellville is one of 17 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2018-2019 AgriPOWER Institute, Ohio Farm Bureau’s elite training program designed to help participants become community leaders and advocates for agriculture. The yearlong program…
Walls selected to participate in elite agricultural leadership program
Lindsey Walls of Defiance is one of 17 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2018-2019 AgriPOWER Institute, Ohio Farm Bureau’s elite training program designed to help participants become community leaders and advocates for agriculture. The yearlong program…
Tallmadge selected to participate in elite agricultural leadership program
Sara Tallmadge of Loudonville is one of 17 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in the 2018-2019 AgriPOWER Institute, Ohio Farm Bureau’s elite training program designed to help participants become community leaders and advocates for agriculture. The yearlong program…