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The Hocking County Farm Bureau is the largest membership organization in Hocking County and is focused on all aspects of those working in the agricultural industry. Hocking County Farm Bureau was organized in 1920 and incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1948.
Hocking County Farm Bureau is one of 86 county Farm Bureaus that make up the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. In 2021, Hocking County had 323 active members. Active members are identified as anyone whose livelihood depends on the agricultural industry.
Hocking County Farm Bureau is led by an elected board consisting of nine trustees. Those currently serving as county board trustees are:
- Stephanie Blackford – Washington Twp. – President
- John Brenneman – Washington Twp. – Secretary/Treasurer
- Thelma Farmer – Falls Twp.
- Larry Kienzle- Marion Twp.
- David Libben – Falls Twp.
- Garry Meyer – Good Hope Twp. – Vice President
- Larry Mosure – Washington Twp.
- Betty Shaw – Marion Twp.
- John Walker – Falls Twp.
The mission of Farm Bureau is “Working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.” The Hocking County Farm Bureau recently adopted the following policies during its 2022 county annual meeting:
- Encourages the establishment of a countywide development plan to assure that infrastructure impact is considered when allowing further development of cabins, lodges, and other aspects of the tourism industry.
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Supports the establishment of a program that would encourage large animal veterinarians to set up practices in Hocking County. This could include a fund being established that would allow veterinarians to borrow from to establish such practices.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Hocking County Farm Bureau, the dues are $100 per year, plus an optional donation of $6 for the AGGPAC fund, which supports better government. You can contact the Hocking County office at 740-474-6284.
Labor has always been an issue, mainly because we are a seasonal operation. So that's a challenge finding somebody who only wants to work three months out of a year, sometimes up to six months.
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
I see the value and need to be engaged in the community I live in, to be a part of the decision-making process and to volunteer with organizations that help make our community better.
Farm Bureau involvement has taught me how to grow my professional and leadership experience outside of the workforce and how to do that in a community-centric way.
With not growing up on a farm, I’d say I was a late bloomer to agriculture. I feel so fortunate that I found the agriculture industry. There are so many opportunities for growth.
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington.
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