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 MoreThe nominating committee for the Marion County Farm Bureau is currently seeking members who are interested in election to the Board of Trustees. The nominating committee is specifically looking to fill At-Large seats as well as a seat in the North District 1: Salt Rock, Big Island and Marion Townships.
Benefits/Opportunities:
Qualifications:
Any paid member of the Marion County Farm Bureau who is directly impacted by the health of the agricultural industry is qualified to be a board trustee. If running for a district seat, member must reside in or hold an agricultural business in that district.
The board currently hosts trustees of all ages, from 20s to post-retirement. It’s a very welcoming group of people who work in ag services, farm part-time or full-time.
Basic expectations:
Please respond if you are interested by July 29. Thank you for your consideration!
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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