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. 21
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.
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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.
Lynn Snyder - Jan. 12
YAP State Committee applications due May 7
Ohio Farm Bureau members ages 18-35 with an interest in serving on the Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee should apply by May 7, 2021.
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 5, 2020
Apply for 2021 YAP Grants by Nov. 20
Once again, Farm Credit Mid-America is providing grant funding to support Young Agricultural Professionals programming. Interested groups must apply by Nov. 20, 2020. Eight $500 grants will go to local YAP groups and two $500 grants will go to Collegiate…
Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - Sept. 18, 2020
New Young Ag Professionals State Committee members announced
The Ohio Farm Bureau Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee has welcomed new members John and Sarah Bolte of Tiffin, Nick and Bailey Elchinger of Malinta, Jaclyn Krymowski of Homerville and Jonathan and Alyssa Zucker of Marion. The committee is composed…
Lynn Snyder - Sept. 17, 2020
Virtual Winter Leadership Experience offers new opportunities
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience is an opportunity to build personal and professional experience while networking with agricultural leaders. In 2021, participants will use a virtual platform to learn leadership skills to further their…
Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - Sept. 10, 2020
2020 YAP Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience goes virtual
The farm economy, trade and rural broadband are just some of the topics that would have been discussed on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience. While this annual trip was not able to take place this year, Ohio…
Ty Higgins - Sept. 8, 2020
Our Ohio Weekly – Addressing Issues Impacting Young Ag Professionals
On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: The farm economy, trade and rural broadband are just some of the topics that would have been discussed as members of the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals were set to travel on their…
Lynn Snyder - Sept. 3, 2020
Steiners named 2020 Ohio Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farmers
Nathan and Lynn Steiner of Wayne County have been named the winners of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s 2020 Outstanding Young Farmer Award. The contest is designed to help young farmers strengthen their business skills, develop marketing opportunities and receive recognition…
Lynn Snyder - Sept. 1, 2020
Isons named Ohio Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture winners
Drs. Josh and Sarah Ison of Clermont County have been named winners of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s 2020 Excellence in Agriculture Award. The award recognizes successful young agricultural professionals who are actively contributing and growing through their involvement with Farm…