Ohio AgriBusiness Association

Time is running out to register for the Women Leading in Ohio Agribusiness Fall Summit on Nov. 20! Register by Nov. 12 at oaba.net/women_leading to hear from these awesome speakers on engaging personal & professional development topics!

The deadline to apply for the 2025 LAUNCH class is Friday, November 1! Enhance your leadership skills through our educational programming, featuring personal leadership insights, change management, goal setting and industry-specific issues, along with valuable networking opportunities. Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate people, elevate ideas and elevate the industry! Apply here: oaba.net/launch

Announcing 2024 Women Leading in Ohio Agribusiness Fall Summit keynote speaker Coach Kiah Twisselman Burchett! Kiah's keynote, "Grow Through It," will an inspiring message about overcoming life's challenges. She encourages audiences to view difficulties, whether personal or global, as opportunities for growth. Drawing on the idea that even the toughest experiences can provide the nutrients needed for transformation, Kiah highlights the importance of resilience and perseverance. Her powerful analogy reminds us that adversity often leads to the greatest personal development, urging her audience to embrace challenges as a chance to grow and thrive on the other side. Kiah is a California cattle rancher turned international motivational speaker on a mission to empower others to love themselves deeper, care for themselves better, and find joy in this messy, beautiful journey of life. Named one of Cowgirl Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30, Coach Kiah uses her vulnerability and infectious energy to show others how to overcome hardships and discover their inner vibrance to become the main characters in their own lives. Register now at oaba.net/women_leading!

Thank you to the companies, potential employees, students and Farm Science Review attendees who made it out to our Career Exploration Fair on Wednesday morning! Thanks also to our partners at Ohio State 4-H Youth Development and Ohio State 4-H Pathways to the Future. We had over 400 attendees come through the event and loved talking with the next generation of agricultural leaders!

Melinda's Monthly Memo: When a friend asked me what I enjoy most about my role at OABA, I shared how fascinating it is to discover the diverse careers and roles within this sector of the ag industry. With a lifelong involvement in agriculture, I’m continually amazed by the wealth of opportunities and innovation in this field. As we look to the future, retaining talent is more important than ever to ensure a bright future for Ohio agriculture. That’s why we’re excited about the events we have lined up this September. They’re designed to engage and connect the next generation of agricultural leaders. We hope to see you at these events and work together to build a strong future for Ohio ag. Here’s what’s coming up: ?? Agronomy College ?? Ed Trust Shooting Clay Event ?? FSR Career College Learn more about these events and register at oaba.net/events.

Top 5 reasons to commit your employees to this year’s LAUNCH class: 1?? Empower your employees to strive for new heights, beyond the scope of their current position. 2?? Inspire employees’ confidence through selection to this intensive leadership development opportunity. 3?? Realize valuable returns for your company through participants’ capstone projects. 4?? Build your employees’ professional network through peer-to-peer and speaker engagement. 5?? Stay up-to-date on current trends and techniques for effective leadership. Apply now to be part of the 2025 LAUNCH class: www.oaba.net/launch

The deadline for OABA Industry Excellence Awards nominations is quickly approaching! Submit your nominations for industry leaders in the following categories by August 9: ?? Achievement as an Emerging Leader ?? Excellence in Customer Service ?? Excellence in Safety & Stewardship Click here for information on how to apply: oaba.net/awards

OABA is now accepting nominations for three award opportunities: ?? Achievement as an Emerging Leader ?? Excellence in Customer Service ?? Excellence in Safety & Stewardship Nominations can be submitted by any industry professional, but the nominee must work for an OABA member company. Award nominations must be received by August 9, 2024. Click here for information on how to apply ? oaba.net/awards

We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome and support Melinda has received during her first 30 days as CEO of OABA! In this brief video, Melinda shares highlights from her initial weeks in this role, discussing our ongoing initiatives and the exciting opportunities ahead for our members. Check it out!

? Deadline alert: Earlybird Registration Deadline ends TOMORROW for our June Golf for Scholarships Outing! ??♂? Early registration is available at $150 per person or $600 per team until May 24 for the June outing, and until July 26 for the August outing. After these dates, fees increase to $175 per person and $700 per team. ?? Support Ohio's ag students! Register now at oaba.net/golf.