{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 95 Cultivating Success: Insights from Ohio Agribusiness Association's Leader","description":"In this episode of &quot;AgCredit Said It,&quot; host Libby Wixtead kicks off season five by focusing on the diversification of agricultural operations. The guest for this episode is Melinda Witten, President and CEO of the Ohio Agribusiness Association (OABA). Melinda shares her journey to becoming CEO, emphasizing her lifelong connection to agriculture and her previous experience with the Ohio Farm Bureau. The discussion highlights OABA's mission to enhance the business environment for Ohio agribusinesses through advocacy, education, and fostering a strong industry network.&amp;nbsp;Melinda elaborates on OABA's diverse membership and the importance of communication, policy updates, and professional development, particularly through programs like &quot;Launch,&quot; which aims to develop emerging leaders in the industry. &amp;nbsp; Show Notes:  https:\/\/www.agcredit.net\/news\/ep-95-cultivating-success-insights-ohio-agribusiness-associations-leader Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, X, and Instagram Share questions and topic ideas with us:Email podcast@agcredit.net ","author_name":"AgCredit Said It","author_url":"https:\/\/www.agcredit.net\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38808540\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/43b02a\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38808540"}