The Hoosier Farmer

2026 Innovate & Grow Photo Recap

Alongside keynote and breakout sessions, networking and fun programming, three county YF&AP programs were honored for their accomplishments in 2025.

Henry County Farm Bureau’s YF&AP program was recognized with the Outstanding County Young Farmers & Ag Professionals Award, given to the top county program in the state. Henry County Farm Bureau will receive $1,000 to create a new YF&AP program/event or improve an existing program. YF&AP programs in Johnson and Huntington counties were runners-up.

Many of Henry County’s YF&AP programs for 2025 focused on philanthropy and community.  Their YF&AP committee coordinated a bowling night and cookout for YF&AP members in their county to network, as well as a pedal pull during their county fair and local Sulphur Springs Community Days. They also prepared agricultural classroom kits for FFA chapters to teach students about the layers of soil, organized the popcorn booth at the Henry County Fair, and helped to sponsor the Henry County 4-H awards dinner.

County YF&AP programs also were recognized for their contributions to Feeding America, a nonprofit with a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks leading the fight against hunger in the United States. Henry County Farm Bureau’s YF&AP program donated the most dollars to Feeding America. Johnson County Farm Bureau’s YF&AP program also was recognized for most hours volunteered and most pounds of food donated with over 1,000 pounds contributed.

In addition, a new state YF&AP chair, vice chair and secretary took office at the conference. Kylie Wagoner of Henry County will serve as chair for 2026, Amie Osborn of Miami County will serve as vice chair and Cameron Yundt of Scott County will serve as secretary. The committee also welcomed the following district YF&AP leaders to serve two-year terms.

• District 1: Lauren and Dalton Weinkauff, Porter County
• District 3: Brooke and Hunter Ridenour, Carroll County
• District 5: William Frazee, Montgomery County
• District 7: Kenzie and Billy Pigg, Clay County
• District 9: Ashlyn and Justin Hoffman, Pike County

For more information on the program, visit infb.org/YFAP.

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