Karin Bright

Karin Bright of Athens was re-elected trustee of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation during the organization’s 103rd annual meeting. This is her third full term. As District 22 trustee, she will represent the interests of Farm Bureau members in Athens, Gallia, Lawrence and Meigs counties.

Bright, who grows corn, wheat and soybeans on her family farm, has served on Ohio Farm Bureau’s state policy development committee, statewide dues task force, ag education advisory committee and membership model task force. A member of the Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau for more than 16 years, she has served as communications action team leader, membership co-chairperson and Ag Day coordinator.

She attended Hocking College and graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration specializing in marketing. Bright spent 16 years working in retail management and training. She is president of the Athens County Food Pantry, works with Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, Alexander FFA Alumni, and Athens First Christian Church.

Bright joins 25 other farmers on the Farm Bureau board who govern the state’s largest farm and food organization. 

Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ohiofarmbureau.org.

This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ty Higgins, 614-246-8231 or [email protected].

Editors: A high-resolution photo of Ms. Bright is available for download.

 

 

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