By Dave Green, AgriPOWER Class VIII participant “Liberty’s too precious a thing to be buried in books. Men should hold it up in front of them every single day of their lives and say: I’m free to think and to…
Dave Green - Oct. 13, 2016
Washington D.C.
Dave Green - Oct. 13, 2016 Nate Bair - Oct. 13, 2016
Learning about trade, farm bill — AgriPOWER Session 3 blog
By Nate Bair, AgriPOWER Class VIII participant September 13-15, 2016 I had the great opportunity to go to our nation’s capital on behalf of Ohio Farm Bureau as a member of AgriPOWER; what a truly great once in a life-time experience….
Seth Middleton - Oct. 13, 2016
Partaking in the political process — AgriPOWER Session 3 blog
by Seth Middleton, AgriPOWER Class VIII participant The day had finally come to enter the world of political action on our trip to Washington D.C. for the AgriPOWER Class VIII. For most of us entering the Columbus airport, it been…
Christy Montoya - Feb. 11, 2016
Hamilton County Farm Bureau spends day in Columbus at Ag Day at the Capital
On Feb. 9, a snow filled Tuesday, Farm Bureau members from every county in Ohio traveled to the state capital to participate in Ag Day at the Capital – a function where Ohio Farm Bureau members meet with Ohio legislatures…
Callie Wells - Oct. 2, 2014
Young Ag Professionals, AgriPOWER take over D.C.
In September, 40 Young Agricultural Professionals and 20 members of AgriPOWER Class VI traveled to Washington, D.C. together to learn more about agricultural policy and lobbying. Several trip participants blogged about their experience. Here are a few excerpts and links to the full blog.
Rachael Vonderhaar - Oct. 2, 2014
D.C. adventure with OFBF AgriPower VI
AgriPOWER Class VI member Rachael Vonderhaar blogs about her exciting, jammed pack trip to D.C full of networking and learning.
Ashley Culp - Sept. 29, 2014
Eye-opening Washington trip
AgriPOWER Class VI member Ashley Culp blogs about her exciting and eye-opening experience during the programs trip to Washington, D.C. to learn about agricultural policy and lobbying along with the Young Ag Professionals group.
Callie Wells - Sept. 8, 2014OFBF Young Ag Professionals and AgriPOWER trip to D.C.
Members of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Ag Professionals and AgriPOWER programs are are traveling to Washington, D.C. Sept. 10-12. Check here for the latest updates from those on the trip while on the ground on Capitol Hill.
Callie Wells - March 21, 2014
Despite turbulent path, experts say farm bill reforms good for farmers
Many disagreements from policymakers and nonprofit organizations created challenges while finalizing the recently-passed 2014 Farm Bill.
Callie Wells - March 21, 2014
Volunteers bring farmers’ views to Washington
For the 68th year, Ohio’s county Farm Bureau presidents traveled to Washington, D.C., despite challenging weather, to meet with lawmakers and discuss issues important to Farm Bureau members.