By Brenda Mescher, AgriPOWER Class IX participant In session 1 of AgriPOWER we learned about our personalities and strengths and how to employ them as leaders. Session 2 built on this knowledge and focused on communication in various forms. We…
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 2017-2018 class are closed.
How to address those tough and touchy conversations — AgriPOWER Session 2 blog
By Terri Specht, AgriPOWER Class IX participant AgriPOWER is a unique leadership program comprised of individuals with diversified backgrounds to cultivate a network amongst members and industry leaders. Connecting with consumers and policy development are areas of focus. 27/9/3: was…
Exploring the relationship between media and agriculture — AgriPOWER Session 2 blog
By Stephanie Rucinski, AgriPOWER Class IX participant AgriPOWER session 2 is in the books. This is probably going to be one of my favorite weeks, because the tie-ins between agriculture and media are really interesting to me. It is a…
Learning how to communicate, build trust with consumers — AgriPOWER Session 2 blog
By John Arnold Jr., AgriPOWER Class IX participant On August 17th I began session two of my AgriPOWER classes in Findlay. I was very excited and eager to attend after how great the first session was — not just because of…
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OFBF members visit Washington, D.C.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Class IX and Young Ag Professionals group spent an educational three days in Washington, D.C. Sept. 12-14. The purpose of the trip was to share their ideas with members of congress and to learn about international agriculture and…
Leadership is influence — AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
All of us are participating in this leadership program as an investment in ourselves and it is exciting to know that we are gaining knowledge to apply to our everyday lives, especially while sharing our passion for agriculture.
Building strong communities — AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
By Eric Reed, AgriPOWER Class IX participant On July 14, 2017, the ninth AgriPOWER class gathered for the first of seven sessions that will focus on intensive training in leadership, policy development, and advocacy. Twenty-three individuals from all parts of…
Learning about the Ohio Farm Bureau-Nationwide partnership — AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
The first session of AgriPOWER IX got off to a great start at the Ohio Farm Bureau offices in Columbus. The session began with introductory presentations from each class member that detailed their connection to agriculture, and it was interesting…
23 participating in intensive agricultural leadership program
Twenty-three individuals have been selected to participate in the 2017-2018 AgriPOWER Institute, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s intensive leadership and advocacy development program. Throughout the year, the Class IX participants will learn about public policy matters important to their communities as well as the state of Ohio, nation and world.
Arnold participating in intensive agricultural leadership program
Springboro resident John Arnold, Jr. is one of 23 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected by Ohio Farm Bureau Federation to participate in the 2017-2018 AgriPOWER Institute.