Foundation board seeking Young Ag Professional member
This position is created for an active Young Ag Professional member who has a passion for fundraising and is interested in further developing their leadership skills. Apply by May 3.
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Giving Tuesday is Nov. 29, and this year the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has received a $25,000 gift from The Kroger Co. that serves as a match for the upcoming national day of philanthropy.
“At Kroger, our Fresh for Everyone mission is anchored in our commitment to sourcing and manufacturing only the best and freshest products and making them available to anyone, anytime, anywhere. We’re dedicated to fostering innovation and investing in organizations like the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation who are helping young people learn about careers in agriculture, manufacturing and more,” said Amy McCormick, foundation board 2nd vice president and corporate affairs manager for The Kroger Company.
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is dedicated to creating pathways for young people to learn about the variety and viability of careers in agriculture.
“This gift provides a great incentive for all those passionate about the future of Ohio agriculture to double their impact during this year’s Giving Tuesday efforts, and we are grateful for Kroger’s support,” said Kelly Burns, executive director of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.
To make a gift to the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation visit ofbf.org/donate.
To learn more about the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation visit ofbf.org/foundation.
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From left to right are Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation board members Jane Scott, President & CEO,Columbus Metropolitan Club; Annalies Corbin, Founder, President & CEO,The PAST Foundation; Jenna Gregorich, Bird Health Program Manager, Ohio Poultry Association; Dan Durheim, Associate Vice President, Sponsor Relations, Nationwide;
Lane Osswald, Treasurer, Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Treasurer; Nathan Brown, District 20 Trustee, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Roger Nicol, Retired Cooperative Executive; Adam Sharp, Executive Vice President, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kelly Warner, Director of Donor Engagement and Giving, Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation; Amy McCormick, 2nd Vice President, Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, Corporate Affairs Manager, Columbus Division at Kroger; Tara Durbin, President, Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, Chief Lending Officer, Agriculture, Farm Credit Mid-America; and Kelly Burns, Executive Director, Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.
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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