Local ag community recently trained to help keep workers safe from manure pit accidents
154 farmers, firefighters and other emergency personnel learned critical information about the hazards of working around manure pits.
Read MoreScholarship applications are now being accepted for Marion County high school seniors, current college or graduate school students.
The James H. Johnson Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 by the Marion County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees in honor of James H. Johnson, Marion county farmer and fire fighter. Mr. Johnson worked hard for years to further Farm Bureau. He gave unselfishly of himself to his family, neighbors and friends. He was taken from the community prematurely in a rescue operation.
The objective of this scholarship fund is to support and further the education of Marion County High School graduates. Applicants may be high school seniors, current college or graduate school students. Up to three scholarships of $500 will be awarded annually.
Scholarship amount: Maximum of $500
Applicant selection will be made by a Marion County Farm Bureau scholarship selection committee. Personal interviews of the applicants may be requested by the committee.
Click here to apply. The deadline for application submission is APRIL 1, 2022.
Notification of Results
All applicants will be notified of results by May 30.
154 farmers, firefighters and other emergency personnel learned critical information about the hazards of working around manure pits.
Read MoreThe Nationwide and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety’s Manure Pit Safety Simulator will be available for four training sessions for first responders and farmers to help keep ag workers and their families safe.
Read MoreUp to 3 scholarships of $500 will be awarded annually.
Read MoreWe need you to help your Farm Bureau become even stronger.
Read MoreCy Prettyman’s election took place during Ohio Farm Bureau’s 105th annual meeting, Dec. 7-8 in Columbus.
Read MoreMarion County Farm Bureau will reimburse registration fees up to $75 for the first seven attendees.
Read MoreMy reasons for going were that it would be a great honor to represent my county, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I will be able to report back to my county with any information learned at the capital.
Read MoreFarm Bureau is engaged in all facets of rural living and can help with your challenges as a landowner. To help us serve you better, please update your member profile.
Read MoreMarion County Farm Bureau and Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting was held on Aug. 22
Read MoreCy Prettyman of New Bloomington is serving as chairman of the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
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