Ohio Farm Bureau names new Young Ag Professionals committee members

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has named the newest members of its Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee: Katherine and Bill Brown of Stark County, Abby and Blake Campbell of Washington County, Josh Ison of Clermont County and Hannah Thompson of Meigs County. Committee members are selected based on Farm Bureau involvement, leadership potential and community service.

The committee is composed of eight members or couples who suggest, develop and conduct activities that provide opportunities for young farmers and ag professionals to be more involved in Ohio Farm Bureau programs. Duties include planning the yearly YAP winter leadership conference and hosting Young Agricultural Professionals in a variety of in- and out-of-state events.

The Browns reside in Louisville where they farm alongside Katherine’s dad and uncle. Bill works full-time on the farm where they operate a dairy and raise corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. Off of the farm, Katherine works as a partnership manager for AgVend, a digital enablement software solutions company for the ag retail industry.… Continue reading