2027 Winter Leadership Experience

Join fellow Ohio Farm Bureau members in Columbus on January 22-23, 2027 to connect, learn, and grow together. All members welcome. Growing Connections. Shaping Legacy. The future of agriculture isn’t just about the crops we plant, it’s about the roots we establish today. Join other young farmers and ag professionals from across the state at the 2027 Ohio Farm Bureau Winter Leadership Experience. This day and a half conference is packed with opportunity to gain key insights to drive your career forward, network with industry peers, and reconnect with fellow Farm Bureau friends. DATES January 22-23, 2027 ATTENDEES Unique this year, the conference is open to Ohio Farm Bureau members of all ages. PRICING Early-bird Conference Registration ($150/person) - ends December 15 Conference Registration ($175/person) - ends January 5 Child Registration for ages 4+ ($50/child) - access to all general conference programming including meals (under 4 are free) ON SITE CHILD CARE - Complimentary Last year we added onsite professional child care and this year we are coving the costs to provide a complimentary child care room staffed by vetted sitters. All sitters onsite are employed through Sitting Made Simple, have passed a background check and are infant/child first aid certified and CPR certified. The child care room will be open during key conference programming to allow guardians to be fully present. Guardians will be required to pick their child(ren) up during scheduled conference meals as reflected on the draft agenda. To ensure adequate accommodations and sitter staff, intent to utilize the child care room needs to be submitted through the general conference registration prior to the close of general conference registration on January 5. Questions? Contact [email protected]. More complete details regarding the child care room can be found will be shared with guardians upon the close of general event registration. HOTEL (not included with registration) Hotel Rooms $225/night (plus taxes & fees) Click here to book your hotel room at the Hilton Columbus Downtown to receive our special group rate by January 5 while supplies last. Conference T-Shirt: PRE-SALE ONLY (ends December 15) Be sure to add a 2027 WLE t-shirt to your registration before checking out! These conference specific shirts are only available via pre-sale. Proceeds for apparel sales will benefit ExploreAg. Ohio Farm Bureau’s signature ag literacy and workforce development program, ExploreAg, offers free week, multi-day and daylong immersion programs for high school students. Learn more at Exploreag.org *conference t-shirts are only available for pre-order sale through December 15 Registration formally closes at 11:30 pm on January 5, 2027. Discounted hotel rate ends January 5. For more specific conference details, visit: ofb.ag/WLE Questions or Concerns? Contact [email protected]