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Butler County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting was hosted Sept. 8, 2022 at the Princeton Road Campus. President Tim Hesselbrock welcomed everyone to the 102nd annual meeting. President Hesselbrock introduced Nancy Feakes for the invocation. Following the invocation, dinner was served with catering provided by Shoelaces Catering. The Promotion & Education Committee conducted a silent auction with the proceeds going to the education fund. Members enjoyed an evening socializing with and were joined by several public officials from the county. 

Several people were recognized during the night. Kathy Carmack presented the 2022 Friend of Ag award to Harold Baxter, retired Butler County auditor. Carmack  presented the 2022 Sarah James Outstanding Volunteer award to Lynn Eisele for her many years of service to BCFB. President Tim Hesselbrock introduced OFBF Trustee Lane Osswald. He spoke on Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and their projects such as ExploreAg Camps. He touched on the state policy priorities for the year and encouraged members to get out and vote during the upcoming election. Discussion was held.

Organization Director Christy Montoya conducted a search for the oldest Farm Bureau member in the room who was June Niederman. She was given a FB sign for her years of loyal membership. Montoya also recognized the scholarship winner and donors who were present. She recognized the county board trustees and how many years of service each has on the board. A presentation was made to Kelli Gerber and Russ Beckner as they were not seeking re-election to the board. During this time, Cathy Minges was honored for her 23.5 years of service as the county office administrator to the Butler County Farm Bureau. 

Kathy Carmack was elected as board president and Barbie Casey elected as vice president for the 2022-23 term. Congratulations to Kathy Carmack, Joe Conrad, Jake Schulte, and new trustee RoseMary Beeler.  

Thank you to all the members who attended this fantastic event and for those who donated and purchased silent auction items.

Adam Sharp, executive vice president of Ohio Farm Bureau, was not able to attend the meeting in person, but shared his remarks via video.