Issue 2 passed in Jefferson County with 65% of the voters approval and 65% statewide. This was a step forward for the protection of animal agriculture as well as consumers' right to choose what they eat. A big thank you goes out to all of the volunteers, donors and groups that endorsed Issue 2. Congratulations on a job well done. This is just the first step of many to come....
The Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas Leadership Program has received the American Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding County Activity in Excellence Award. Fifteen outstanding activites across the country are chosen for this award. The four county leadership program consisted of seven institutes and a graduation that will be held on October 30th. This was a wonderful leadership experi...
The Carroll County Board of Trustees welcomed the Carrollton High School FFA Chapter Parlimentary Procedure Team to their November Board meeting. The team gave the county Farm Bureau Board an excellent lesson on how to conduct an effective business meeting. Thank you to the FFA Chapter Advisors and members for this valuable experience....
You are invited to the State Issue 2 (the creation of a Livestock Care Licensing Board) Regional Rally at the George Darr Farm, outside of Newcomerstown, Ohio. The date is Sunday afternoon Oct. 11, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This event will be an Ice Cream Social with many great guest speakers to kick-off the ballot campaign in Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, Tuscarawas, Holmes, Licking, Coshocton and ...
The Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau's along with OSU Extension sponsored a four county leadership program this past year. The highlight of the program was the legislative trip to Washington DC the week of September 9th. The class enjoyed many new experiences such as flying to DC, the Metro System, new foods and visiting with their Senators and Congressman. They al...
The 2009 Carroll County Annual Meeting was held at FFA Camp Muskingum. Several guest enjoyed a pontoon boat ride before the dinner on the beautiful Leesville Lake. There were over 100 in attendance. Many were honored for their dedication to Carroll County Farm Bureau....
Over 350 tailgaters enjoyed the annual tailgate party before Carrollton's fist home football game. There were many great volunteers who made this event a success....
Congratulations to Carroll County Farm Bureau for receiving the 2009 Ohio Farm Bureau President's Award. The President's Award is earned by the county for outstanding programming in their division....
In late August or early September, the Web site for the Farmer/Hunter Access Pilot Program should be up and running. This Web site will give hunters an opportunity to sign in and provide their hunting profile. Farmers will then be able to access the hunters' profiles and contact information and they will be able to contact the hunters of their choice. This pilot program will be available in Tu...
Twenty-two animal care and agriculture fact signs were randomly placed on the fairgrounds to eduacate the public about the important role agriculture plays in the county and state's ecomony and our consumers lives....