This annual event is an opportunity to enhance your leadership experience while building personal and professional skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with agricultural leaders, and those making a difference in our communities, Farm Bureau and agriculture. 

Our seasons in life are not bound by age alone, so this year we are opening the doors of this annual event to all members – giving everyone a chance to connect, learn, and grow together at the Winter Leadership Experience. Don’t miss this expanded event opportunity to network with agricultural leaders, build your personal and professional skills, and engage where new perspectives meet shared goals.

Details

Feb. 7-8, 2025

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, Ohio 44870

Pricing

Conference Registration – $150/person

Access to certification and extended learning sessions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Registration includes three conference meals and refreshments during the event. 

Child Registration – $50/child

Children enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade can register to participate in the Future YAP Club! Kids will attend learning sessions while parents are attending the conference breakout sessions. Registered children will be included in all three conference meals.

Hotel Cost:

Kalahari Resort, Sandusky – $204/night (Four free waterpark passes included with each room!)

Book your hotel room by visiting: ofb.ag/KALAHARI

*Discounted rate only available until Jan. 7, 2025 while supplies last. Hotel rooms are available on Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8. Conference registration does not include a hotel room, accommodations must be made separately.

Registration opens Oct. 16, 2024 and closes Jan. 22, 2025

Thank you to our sponsors

2025 Heritage Sponsor: Nationwide
2025 Platinum Sponsor: Farm Credit Mid-America
2025 Gold Sponsor: AgCredit
2025 Silver Sponsor: Kroger

 

Conference Details

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Schedule

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Back for 2025--Certification Sessions

Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education and more

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Session Descriptions--coming soon!

Conference sessions cover business and niche markets topics, production agriculture and career/leadership development.

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