Fayette County will Kick-off the 2012 Membership Year on Thursday, January 5th with a catered dinner by McCoys Catering. The Kick-off will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Center for Economic Opportunity located at 101 E. East Street (second floor), Washington Court House. Everyone is welcome and an R.S.V.P. may be called in at 1-800-443-6830 or emailed to countyfb@frontier.com. ...
· MARKET Farm Bureau to Achieve Membership Growth · CONNECT Consumers to Food Production · PROTECT Private Property Rights · ADVANCE Farm Bureau Policy to Create a Positive Jobs Climate · ENHANCE Value of Partnerships with Nationwide and Other Affinity Organizations · ENCOURAGE Member Involvement by Developing a Volunteer-Friendly Farm Bureau · ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – Larry Gearhardt, long time employee of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF), has received the Excellence in Agricultural Law Award from the American Agricultural Law Association (AALA). The award recognizes AALA members for outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the agricultural community. AALA is the only national organization focusing on the legal needs o...
By now most eligible farmers have received new values for the soil types of your farms. Clinton and Greene Counties are being re-evaluated this year. Fayette and Warren counties will be re-evaluated in 2012. In an effort to explain what is involved in this process, we are offering a seminar FREE to Farm Bureau members and $10 for nonmembers. Larry Gearhardt, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) has reached statewide membership gain with 214,391 members. It is the 43rd time in the past 44 years that the state’s largest farming and food organization has achieved membership growth. Ohio Farm Bureau is an advocate for farmers and consumers, working in public policy, food and animal issues and communications. The organization works al...
Ohio Farm Bureau members can receive a $500 discount on each qualifying 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC or Buick vehicle they purchase or lease. This Farm Bureau member exclusive is offered for vehicles purchased or leased at participating dealerships through Farm Bureau’s—GM Private Offer. Twenty-six GM models are part of the program: Buick Enclave, LaCross, Lucerne and Regal. Chevrolet A...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – John Mossbarger of Washington Court House is serving on the 2011 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) Policy Development Committee. Mossbarger is district 19 trustee for OFBF. The committee is charged with collecting, organizing and finalizing policy recommendations submitted by county Farm Bureaus throughout the state. The committee held its first session recently at the OFB...
Ryan is a recent graduate of Miami Trace High School. During his four years Ryan was very active in Vo-Ag and FFA classes, holding the office of Community Development Officer. He plans to continue his education at Ohio State University studying Agribusiness. Ryan is a true example of an altruistic and involved student, participating in 4-H, Junior Fairboard, swim, and golf teams all while maintain...
FAYETTE COUNTY Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011—6:00 p.m.—Miami Trace Junior High School 3722 St. Rte. 41 NW—Washington CH Meat by : Washington Shriner Club—Dinner by: Wes Montgomery Catering Cost—$10.00 Your Featured Speaker: OFBF Vice President, John C. “Jack” Fisher R.S.V.P. 800-443-6830 ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – Steve Berk has been named organization director for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) in Clinton, Fayette, Greene and Warren counties. As organization director, Berk will act as liaison between the county Farm Bureaus and OFBF. He will assist the county groups as they develop and implement programs to strengthen the organization and enhance its ability to serve its mem...