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 Conference and Washington D.C. Leadership Experience and offers the Outstanding Young Farmer, Excellence in Agriculture and Discussion Meet contests. Connect on Facebook and sign up for the Growing our Generation eletter. Learn more.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has named the newest members of its Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee: Dustin and Casey Converse of Richwood, Elizabeth Long of London, Brandi and Wes Montgomery of Washington Court House and Lauren Schwab of Somerville.
Craig Pohlman from Van Wert County is the guest editor of the Growing our Generation enewsletter. He contributed this article as part of the Sept. 26 edition.
Craig Polhman is a grain farmer from Van Wert County who served as a guest editor for the Growing our Generation enewsletter. He contributed this article as part of the Sept. 26, 2016 edition.
Lynn Snyder - Aug. 30
The Discussion Meet tests participants’ subject knowledge, problem solving abilities and personal and small group communications skills. Applications are due Oct. 31 to Ohio Farm Bureau, with semi-finals being held Nov. 30 as part of the Ohio Farm and Food Leadership Forum in Columbus.
Steve and Maggie Ruggles served as editors of the bi-weekly Growing our Generation e-newsletter. They contributed this article as part of the Sept. 12, 2016 edition.
Amanda Domsitz - Aug. 31
Ohio Farm Bureau would like to select 10 YAP members to attend American Farm Bureau’s Fusion and YF&R Conference to enhance their knowledge of and experience with Farm Bureau. Please complete this application in order to be considered as one…
Lynn Snyder - Sept. 6
Join young agricultural professionals from across Ohio for an opportunity of leadership experience, building personal and professional skills, networking with agricultural leaders, and making a difference in our communities, Farm Bureau and agriculture. It is a time of personal and…
Aaron and Sarah Heilers of Anna have been named the winners of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s 2016 Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award recognizes successful young agricultural professionals who are actively contributing and growing through their involvement with Farm Bureau and agriculture.
Amanda Domsitz - Aug. 31
Aaron and Sarah Heilers of Anna have been named the winners of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s 2016 Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award recognizes successful young agricultural professionals who are actively contributing and growing through their involvement with Farm Bureau…
Craig Pohlman of Venedocia has been named winner of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s 2016 Outstanding Young Farmer Award. The contest is designed to help young farmers strengthen their business skills, develop marketing opportunities and receive recognition for their accomplishments.
