Growing our Generation: Golden Owl Award
March is National Agriculture Month and in today’s world, agricultural education and awareness is needed more than ever. Hear from two of Ohio’s top ag educators.
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Winter Leadership Experience Conference Schedule
See a schedule-at-a-glance for the 2025 Winter Leadership Experience.
Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
1:30 p.m. Registration and YAP Store opens
2-6 p.m. Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education (pre-registration required)
3-5 p.m. Extended Learning Sessions (pre-registration required. See descriptions.)
4:30-5 p.m. New to WLE Session
5 p.m. Networking & Sponsor Showcase
6:15 p.m. Dinner Buffet opens
6:30 p.m. Opening General Session and Final Four Discussion Meet
8-10 p.m. Future YAP Club movie night (open to children K-6th grade)
8-11 p.m. Entertainment: Come in your favorite 90s attire!
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
7 a.m. Registration and YAP Store opens
7:30 a.m. Power Hour
8 a.m. Breakfast Buffet opens
8:30 a.m. Morning General Session
9 a.m. Breakout Session 1
9 a.m. Future YAP Club Session 1
10 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Breakout Session 2
10:30 a.m. Future YAP Club Session 2
11:30 a.m. Recognition Lunch General Session
1 p.m. Breakout Session 3
1 p.m. Future YAP Club Session 3
2 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. Breakout Session 4
2:30 p.m. Future YAP Club Session 4
3:30 p.m. Safe travels home!
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