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…
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 closed.
Plan for the future: AgriPOWER Session 5 blog
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…
What’s your message? AgriPOWER Class XI Session 2 blog
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…
Honing my media skills: AgriPOWER Session 2 blog
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…
Lessons in leadership: AgriPOWER Session 2 blog
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…
Discovering my strengths: AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
by Devin Trout, AgriPOWER Class XI member Opening session for AgriPOWER Class XI took place on the hottest weekend thus far of the summer. But that was okay because we took advantage of the cool air conditioning at Nationwide and…
The beginning of relationships: AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
By: Kenzie Johnston, AgriPOWER Class XI participant Session 1 for AgriPOWER kicked off in Columbus, Ohio, on the hottest weekend to date in 2019. Thankfully, we spent the majority of the session inside the Ohio Farm Bureau meeting room. It…
17 graduate from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER program
Seventeen farmers and agribusiness professionals from around Ohio recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Institute Class X. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses…
Dresbach graduates from Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership program
Megan Dresbach of Circleville recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class X. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities. Dresbach, a past…
Esselburn graduates from Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership program
Katie Esselburn of Shreve recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class X. The elite leadership program was started in 2008 to help agricultural advocates gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses and communities. Esselburn is a…