Nicole Miller and Kelsey Shaw are this year's recipients. Nicole Miller has applied to Eastern Kentucky and Clark State Comminity College where she plans to study agribusiness and livestock production. Nicole is the daughter of Ricky and Barbara Miller of Xenia. Kelsey Shaw has applied to Purdue University and Wilmington College where she plans to study agriculture economics. Kelsey is the dau...
Ohio Leadership Conference – FFA Camp Muskingum In 2012, Ohio Farm Bureau continues teaming with Ohio FFA to offer Farm Bureau youth a great leadership experience. Camp Muskingum is located in Carrollton, Ohio in Carroll County on the banks of Leesville, Camp Muskingum has been offering unique outdoor experiences since 1942. Contact your local Farm Bureau office for application and/or additional ...
GREENE COUNTY Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012—6 p.m.——Mike & Liz Bentley’s Farm (Tentative location) 6188 N Jeffersonville Rd., Jamestown—Dinner by McCoy’s Catering Cost—$10. Your Featured Speaker: Gabrielle Enright - WHIO Channel 7 Reporter. R.S.V.P. 800-443-6830 ...
Application Deadline is May 18, 2012. · If you want to improve your understanding of current issues and develop the skills necessary to lead and become an advocate for agriculture. · You have a passion for agriculture and see yourself in a leadership role in the future. · You are interest in the political process and/or have thought about running for office. · ...
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?: The Story of Food has been named the recipient of the 2012 Ohio Farm Bureau Award for Children’s Literature. The book connects children to the food in their lunchboxes by showing the effort and skill needed to produce foods such as bread, cheese, apple juice and chocolate chip cookies. This brightly illustrated book is written for ages 5-8 reading level and grades...
COLUMBUS -- State Sen. David Daniels, whose district includes Ross, Pike and part of Pickaway counties, has been named director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Daniels, R-Greenfield, will submit his resignation to the Ohio Senate today, according to a news release from Gov. John Kasich's office, and is expected to be sworn in Thursday.He replaces Jim Zehringer, whom Kasich appointed to lead...
Greene County Farm Bureau is seeking nominations for the Greene County Agricultural Hall of Fame. Greene County is rich in agriculture heritage due to dedicated farmers and agribusiness leaders that have worked hard to improve agriculture and their individual operations not only in Greene County, but also across the state and country as well. Greene County Farm Bureau is dedicated to recognizing...
Greene County Farm Bureau annually awards the Cecil Huston Farm Bureau Agricultural Scholarship of $500 to a graduating senior who will be entering a two or four year technical school or university majoring in agriculture. We are asking Greene County high school guidance counselors and vo-ag teachers to make the applications available to the students at their school. Please note the application de...
EVENT CALENDAR2012 Calendar January26 South Regional CabinetFebruary2 Fayette County Board Meeting 6-10 Agent Visitation Week7-8 OFBF, OFBDC, & Our Ohio Boards & Subsidiary Annual Mtg.9 South Regional Cabinet - (C)13 Greene County Board Meeting14 Clinton County Board Meeting & (Happy Valentine's Day!)15 Ag Day at the Capital16-18 AgriPOWER Institute #5 Session 618-20 AFBF YF & R Le...
Join Ohio Farm Bureau March 9-10 for the 2012 Young Agricultural Professional Leadership Conference. The conference, now known as the Young Agricultural Professionals Leadership Experience, will be held at the Marriott Northwest in Dublin, OH. Young agricultural professionals are young adults ages 18-35, both single and married, who share a passion for farming, rural living and local foods. Pa...