Young Ag Professionals

The Young Ag Professionals program is designed to provide leadership development and professional growth opportunities for Farm Bureau members who are 18-35. This program hosts activities including the Winter Leadership Experience and Washington D.C. Leadership Experience and offers the Outstanding Young Farmer, Excellence in Agriculture and Discussion Meet contests. Stay connected via the Growing our Generation eletter. Learn more.

Davis named 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Award Winner

Denver Davis of Auglaize County is the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals 2026 Excellence in Agriculture competition.

2026 Young Ag Professionals award winners announced

Lincoln Deitrick was named the Outstanding Young Farmer, Denver Davis won the Excellence in Agriculture Award, and Margaret Houts won the Discussion Meet.

Houts wins 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

Margaret Houts of Mercer County is the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals 2026 Discussion Meet competition.

Deitrick named 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer Award Winner

Lincoln Deitrick named 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer Award Winner.

Growing our Generation: Ohio Farm Bureau membership value

Remember why you joined Farm Bureau and find others that want to join for the same reasons. ~ Alicia Weaver

Growing our Generation: Votes in Farm Bureau matter

Ryan Hiser has experienced first-hand the importance of having the opportunity to vote on issues that will affect his family operation and other farmers.

YAP Winter Leadership scholarships available

Crawford County Farm Bureau will reimburse full registration for the first four attendees who contact the county office before the event.

Erie County Farm Bureau sponsoring Young Ag Professionals attending 2026 Winter Leadership Experience

If you are interested in attending the Winter Leadership Experience, you can register online. Sponsorship is on a first come first serve basis.

Huron County Farm Bureau sponsoring Young Ag Professionals attending 2026 Winter Leadership Experience

If you are interested in attending the Winter Leadership Experience, you can register online. Sponsorship is on a first come first serve basis.

Growing our Generation: New leaders for young ag professionals

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