Amanda Barndt of Wood County has been selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee. Her appointment was announced at the 2026 Winter Leadership Experience. Selection for this committee is based on involvement with the Farm Bureau, leadership potential, and community service.
The Ohio Farm Bureau supports young farmers by offering educational opportunities through partnerships with various institutions, as described on its official website. The organization also advocates for agricultural policies at local, state, and federal levels while providing benefits and programming to support farmers across Ohio. It operates under a 26-member board of trustees and maintains longstanding collaborations, including a partnership with Nationwide that began in 1926 after spinning off the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.
According to information from the Ohio Farm Bureau, it represents farmers throughout Ohio as a grassroots group focused on policy advocacy and supporting members’ achievements in food, fiber, and fuel production. The organization promotes rural initiatives such as electrification and runs educational programs aimed at developing future agricultural leaders.
