Register Now for 2025 Women Leading in Ohio Agribusiness Program Fall Summit

Keynote Speaker Brandi Buzzard

Join us for the 2025 Women Leading in Ohio Agribusiness Fall Summit! This event will feature insightful speakers and dynamic breakout sessions on topics for women in the agribusiness workforce. It's a great opportunity to network with other women in agribusiness. Full agenda coming soon!

Event Details

• Date: November 19, 2025
• Time: 9:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Registration opens at 8:45 a.m.
• Location: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH 43210
• Registration
  • Click here to register.
  • Member rate: $225/person
    • $200/person for 5 or more (contact lprettyman@oaba.net)
  • Non-member rate: $275/person
  • Registration closes November 10!

REGISTER

Visit oaba.net/women_leading for more information. Contact Lauren at lprettyman@oaba.net with questions.

Keynote: Brandi Buzzard, Ag Communications Consultant and Speaker

Topic: Bet the Farm (On Yourself)

When it comes to agriculture, the future is undeniably female. This inspiring keynote is a call to action for women to take bold risks and redefine what leadership looks like. With real stories of resilience, setbacks, hard-won triumphs, and self-belief, this session will empower attendees to bet on themselves.

Whether you are new to your agribusiness career or a seasoned industry veteran, you'll leave this session with the mindset and momentum to grow beyond limits. It's time to cultivate your confidence, challenge the status quo, and claim your space - both at the table and in the field.

Closing Speaker: Cam Camfield, Stratovation Group Founder & CEO

Topic: Agri-Food Value Chain Trends Analysis

Cam will provide a data driven industry analysis about the trends and likely drivers that could impact the agri-food value chain the next several business cycles. This will include data that includes, but isn’t limited to: political, economic, societal, technology, environmental, and legal trends.

Breakout Speakers:

• Brandi Buzzard – Strategic Communication in Controversial Ag Topics

• Jenny Cox, OSU AgOne – Leveling Up Your Leadership

• Steve Hamilton, Nationwide – Preparing for Retirement: It’s Never Too Early (or Late!) to Plan

• Amy Zimmerman, Vital Fitness – The Balancing Act: Juggling Work, Wellness & Real Life