Learn from one another in the areas of customer service, marketing and getting started in agritourism.
Lynn Snyder - March 17
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. Connect on Facebook and sign up for the Growing our Generation eletter. Learn more.
Lynn Snyder - March 17
Ty Higgins - March 2
Farm Bureau members testify in support of HB 95
HB 95 establishes an income tax credit for beginning farmers who participate in a financial management program, administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - March 2
Ellingtons appointed to American Farm Bureau YF&R Committee
Charlie and Casey Ellington, from Stark County, previously served as chaircouple of the Ohio Farm Bureau State Young Agricultural Professionals Committee.
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 12
2022 YAP Conference call for speakers
The YAP State Committee is soliciting presenter abstracts for the conference. Apply by March 1, 2021.
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 5
Grants awarded for Young Agricultural Professionals programming
The grants are courtesy of Farm Credit Mid-America and fund YAP-focused educational programming or events.
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 4
Anderson wins Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Stacie Anderson of Wood County is the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals 2021 Discussion Meet competition.
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 3
2021 YAP State Committee leadership announced
Leading the committee are Megan and Tyrone Brannon of Tuscarawas County, Kameron Rinehart of Fayette County and Bailey Elchinger of Henry County.
Ty Higgins - Jan. 25
Our Ohio Weekly: Retirement plans for farmers
Often a vision for retiring from a career in agriculture may be a bit different than most. Options can range from staying on the farm and helping during harvest and planting, to just tinkering around the shop, or selling and…
Lynn Snyder - Jan. 21
2021 Excellence in Ag contest applications due June 11
Young agricultural professionals who do not derive the majority of their income from production agriculture can earn recognition for their contributions to the agriculture industry.
Lynn Snyder - Jan. 19
2021 Outstanding Young Farmer applications due June 11
The contest is designed to help young farmers strengthen their business skills, develop marketing opportunities and receive recognition for their accomplishments.