Applications for Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans now available
Members have three ways to apply: contacting a certified agent, calling 833-468-4280 or visiting ohiofarmbureauhealthplans.org.
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Dec. 6-7, Ohio Farm Bureau held its 100th Annual Meeting in Columbus, kicking off a yearlong celebration of our Centennial in 2019. Ohio Farm Bureau was founded Jan. 27, 1919 on the campus of Ohio State University.
The centennial is a celebration of the people who have each played a part in Farm Bureau’s success over the years, and members are invited to participate in this milestone for our organization.
Keepsakes for purchase online
The Centennial Store is now available online to purchase items:
History Book: Enjoy our story and photographs in this commemorative book.
Commemorative Artwork — Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas County Farm Bureaus have commissioned original artwork from Dave Barnhouse.
A new OFBF store opened February, 2020. Check out the items available including T-shirts, water bottles, child and baby clothing, hats and more.
The celebration continues throughout 2019 with activities such as:
- Gun Raffle — A Henry Big Boy 44 magnum, a Henry Golden Boy 22 long rifle and a Ruger American Rimfire Farmer edition were raffled April 1 and winners have been notified. Even though the raffle has ended, anyone can order a gun of their own, choosing caliber and type of gun.
- A new historic marker was placed on Ohio State University’s campus that commemorates our founding on Jan. 27, 1919.
- Painting our vintage inspired Centennial logo on Ohio barns across the state.
- Throwback Thursday history highlights on social media.
A new Centennial beer from North High Brewing, a Farm Bureau group member, debuted at the annual meeting. It is sold wherever North High Brewing beer is distributed statewide. Locations
Cover Crop Beer T-shirts are available as well.
A limited release Centennial wine is available from The Winery at Wolf Creek.
Online Extras
Read about the 100th annual meeting events
Listen to a Town Hall Ohio radio show about the centennial and the organization’s history
Ohio Farm Bureau – 100 years
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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