New Farmer Expansion Grant application due April 15
The purpose of this $1,500 grant is to help offset farm operation costs. This can include but is not limited to: fuel costs, fertilizer costs, equipment costs, land rent, etc.
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Ohio Farm Bureau's premier networking event
During the annual Winter Leadership Experience, Young Ag Professionals network, connect with friends, relax and recharge. Young farmers, students, and professionals affiliated with the agriculture industry are especially welcome. Save the date for the 2027 event: Jan. 22-23 in Columbus.
Each year, nearly 400 Young Ag Professional members from across Ohio meet for a day and a half packed with fresh ideas, bold conversations, and hands-on learning that will push your farm, your career, and your leadership skills to new heights.
Explore ag innovation, network with mentors and peers, and discover fresh opportunities in agribusiness. Whether you’re building your brand, expanding the family farm, or exploring new frontiers in agribusiness, this is your moment to grow.
New faces. New insights. New horizons. Let’s harvest them together.
The 2026 event took place Jan. 23-24.
Thank you 2026 Event Sponsors
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Conference FAQ
Learn more about the conference location, who can attend and what's offered for kids.
Learn MoreChild Care Room
New this year we will be offering professional child care for all ages onsite at the conference.
Learn MoreKeynote and Breakout Session Descriptions
Choose from topics such as business decision-making. leadership, farm finances and succession planning, health care, marketing, grants, and stress management.
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Young Ag Professionals State Committee names new leadership and members
The Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee has named its 2026 leadership and the individuals who will be serving on the state committee for 2026-2028.
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VanScoy named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member
Haylee VanScoy of Hardin County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.
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Richter named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member
Kenton Richter of Ross County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.
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Lang named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member
Olivia Lang of Wayne County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.
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Barndt named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member
Amanda Barndt of Wood County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.
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Davis named 2026 Excellence in Agriculture Award Winner
Denver Davis of Auglaize County is the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals 2026 Excellence in Agriculture competition.
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2026 Young Ag Professionals award winners announced
Lincoln Deitrick was named the Outstanding Young Farmer, Denver Davis won the Excellence in Agriculture Award, and Margaret Houts won the Discussion Meet.
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Houts wins 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Margaret Houts of Mercer County is the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals 2026 Discussion Meet competition.
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Deitrick named 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer Award Winner
Lincoln Deitrick named 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer Award Winner.
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