Growing Our Generation

Discover insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmer and agricultural professionals on a monthly basis. Sign up to get this e-letter sent directly to your inbox.

Growing our Generation: New leaders for young ag professionals

Meet the four new members of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Ag Professionals State Committee.

Growing our Generation: Different farms, similar challenges

Meet Marion County Farm Bureau member Clayton Lust, a third-generation grain farmer and Beck’s Hybrids dealer, and Kelsey Bezdek, a first-generation livestock farmer and Lake County Farm Bureau member.

Growing our Generation: Competing on a national stage

In January 2026, three Ohio contest winners will head to the West Coast to compete in the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet, Excellence in Agriculture competitions.

Growing our Generation: Farm Bureau Health Plans

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Growing our Generation: 2025 Ohio State Fair

Bring your family to the Ohio State Fair July 23 – Aug. 3 and make sure to visit the Little Farmers Exhibit, located outside the Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center.

Growing our Generation: Staying viable as a family dairy

Kyle and Samantha Daugherty of Coshocton County are the perfect example of next generation agriculturalists embracing the world of technology on their family farm.

Growing our Generation: Returning home

Ryanna Tietje, a Henry County Farm Bureau member, knew from an early age that her dream was to return to the family farm after college.

Growing our Generation: Growing a network

Be on the lookout this fall for details about how to apply to attend the 2026 FUSION conference.

Growing our Generation: Golden Owl Award

March is National Agriculture Month and in today’s world, agricultural education and awareness is needed more than ever. Hear from two of Ohio’s top ag educators.

Growing our Generation: Collegiate Farm Bureau

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