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.

Growing our Generation: Diversifying farm income

Growing our Generation e-newsletter features insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmers and agricultural professionals. Sign up to get…

Applications open for 2026 Growing Tomorrow Grant

The grant helps create opportunities for early-stage agricultural businesses to move forward by addressing financial and startup hurdles. Apply by July 31.

Growing our Generation: Mental health awareness

Meet Mattea Shockling, agricultural navigator serving Noble, Guernsey and Morgan counties.

Commissioner Willis sponsors Young Ag members

This donation helps the youth in our community be able to be a member of Farm Bureau and continue to support agriculture.

Growing our Generation: Giving back to the industry that raised me

Growing our Generation enewsletter features insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmers and food and agricultural professionals. Sign up…

Snider named to American Farm Bureau committee

Derek Snider has been appointed to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee for the 2026-2028 term.

Beery wins Ohio Farm Bureau 2026 Collegiate Discussion Meet

Ruth Beery of Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau is the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2026 Collegiate Discussion Meet competition….

Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee applications due May 1

Members ages 18-34 who are interested in developing their leadership skills and enhancing programming for their peers should apply.

Growing our Generation: Networking through Collegiate Farm Bureau

Collegiate Farm Bureau serves as a connection to current industry professionals and equips the next generation with the essential tools and resources needed to excel in their careers.

Growing into Farm Bureau

We asked each of the chapter presidents what makes their Collegiate Farm Bureau essential and unique.