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Young Ag Professionals

Our young farmer programming provides community, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities for Farm Bureau members who are 18-35. Find out if there’s a Young Ag Professionals group near you.

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Young Agricultural Professionals (YAP) are Farm Bureau members ages 18 to 35 who work either part or full time in Ohio’s largest industry. We’ve made it easy to meet others who share your passion for agriculture and stay connected all year long, with signature events like the Winter Leadership Experience and Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience, and programs like AgriPOWER and Collegiate Farm Bureaus. For students pursuing education in ag-related fields, there are a variety of scholarships available through our foundation and county Farm Bureaus. American Farm Bureau also offers an annual Leadership Conference.

Check here to see if there is a YAP group near you. Sign up for our Growing our Generation e-newsletter for insights and ideas directly from young farmers. Follow Ohio Farm Bureau on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Activities and Opportunities

Strong agriculture communities start with strong leaders. Find programs and experiences designed for Young Ag Professionals.

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Competitive Events

Contest and awards celebrating Young Ag Professionals.

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Leadership Events

Opportunities to grow and develop skills such as public speaking, networking, advocacy, and media relations. Learn how to share your agricultural story.

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Growing Our Generation

Insights and ideas directly from members of the Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee.

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Featured Articles

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Investing in the Future

Hear about the upcoming Winter Leadership Experience and the recent trip to Washington, D.C., for Young Ag Professionals and the current AgriPOWER class.

Growing our Generation: Different farms, similar challenges

Meet Marion County Farm Bureau member Clayton Lust, a third-generation grain farmer and Beck’s Hybrids dealer, and Kelsey Bezdek, a first-generation livestock farmer and Lake County Farm Bureau member.

Ag Toy Drive

The 9th Annual Ag Toy Drive takes place Nov. 25 at Lincoln Way Vinewards. All toys will be donated to Toys for Tots (Wayne and Medina counties) or Associated Charities.

Growing our Generation: Competing on a national stage

In January 2026, three Ohio contest winners will head to the West Coast to compete in the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet, Excellence in Agriculture competitions.

Farm Bureau members hone leadership skills in Washington, D.C.

Young ag professionals and AgriPOWER Class XV are in Washington, D.C. Sept. 9-11.

Growing our Generation: Farm Bureau Health Plans

Growing our Generation enewsletter features insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmers and food and agricultural professionals. Sign up…

Ohio Farm Bureau opens early-bird registration for 2026 Winter Leadership Experience

The 2026 Young Agricultural Professionals’ Winter Leadership Experience takes place Jan. 23-24 at the Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio.

Applications now open for 2026 YAP competitive events

Applications are now being accepted for Ohio Farm Bureau Young Agricultural Professionals competitive events, including the Discussion Meet, Excellence in Agriculture, and Outstanding Young Farmer contests.

2026 Discussion Meet application open to Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals

Through group discussion, participants work together to discover and implement solutions to predetermined issues and highlight Farm Bureau’s involvement in those actions/steps.