Registration Opens for Innovations in Farm Protection Summer Webinar Series – Ohio Ag Net

Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals are hosting a series of Lunch and Learn webinars with Nationwide this summer. Each session will showcase new and innovative solutions, research and information on the latest technologies and strategies to protect farms and rural communities.

Participants will receive one hour of workers’ compensation training for each session they attend. This training may be credited toward the employer’s annual two-hour training requirement under the Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program.

Friday, 19 July – Innovations in risk prediction in agriculture

Join Vicente Rico, senior product development consultant at Nationwide Agribusiness, as he introduces innovative agritechnology solutions that can help farms and agricultural operations stay ahead of losses and avoid downtime.

Wednesday, 31 July — Innovations in risk prevention in agriculture

Rico once again offers innovative agricultural technology solutions that can help farms and agricultural businesses avoid losses and maintain smooth operations.

Wednesday, August 14 — Agtech Innovation Hub

Hear from Bethany Rowles of Nationwide Agribusiness about the research being conducted as part of a unique partnership between Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio State University and Nationwide. The AgTech Innovation Hub aims to foster the development of new solutions that help the agricultural ecosystem while better understanding, managing and mitigating climate risk.

Friday, August 30 – ATV/UTV Safety

Join Emily Atwood, Risk Management Consulting Manager at Nationwide Agribusiness, in an innovative education campaign to reduce the number of ATV and UTV accidents.

Registration is required for each virtual session, which runs from noon to 1 p.m. EST. To register, visit ofb.ag/yapwebinars. The Ohio Farm Bureau Young Agricultural Professionals program provides leadership development and career advancement opportunities for Farm Bureau members ages 18 to 35. In addition to this summer series, the program hosts the Winter Leadership Experience, a leadership experience in Washington, DC, and conducts the Outstanding Young Farmer, Excellence in Agriculture, and Discussion Meeting competitions. For more information about the program, visit experienceyap.com.