Share with Your Customers: AgriPOWER Institute Accepting Nominations for Ohio Farmers

Class Provided Through Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) is accepting nominations for its AgriPOWER Institute through May 18. AgriPOWER is a year-long program focused on public policy issues confronting agriculture and the food industry such as animal activists, energy and trade policies. It helps individuals develop the skills necessary to become effective leaders and advocates for agriculture by learning from experts in these fields.

OFBF is currently looking for 20 individuals to participate in this leadership and advocacy development program, which will consist of seven multi-day institutes (17 total days). Topics covered during institute programs will include public policy matters facing local communities, the state of Ohio, the nation and the world. Additionally, specific sessions will help class members develop important skills necessary to become an effective leader and advocate for agriculture. One of the institute sessions will be held in Washington, D.C., to help class members gain a valuable understanding of national and global issues.

Individuals may nominate themselves or have their nomination sponsored by their respective county Farm Bureau, other agricultural organization or employer. If you are nominating yourself, you must be a Farm Bureau member (contact your county Farm Bureau for membership information). Applications are due May 18, 2012. For more information, click here or contact Sandy Kuhn at 614-246-8249 or skuhn@ofbf.org.

ATTENTION Agribusiness Professionals: Stay Tuned!

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association will soon be sharing information about an exciting leadership development training opportunity geared towards up-and-coming agribusiness leaders. Be sure to read News & Notes in the coming weeks to ensure you don’t miss out on this tremendous opportunity!