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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 neede...d 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 grad...
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Hardin Annual Meeting Thursday, August 23, 6:30 PM Plaza Inn in Mt. Victory Join us for another evening of great food, fellowship, neighbors and speakers! Call the office at 877-447-3091 for tickets...
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Buying local is a fast moving trend across the United States, but no other industry has experienced the benefits of this recent movement more than agriculture. Within Ohio, countless roadside stands, farmers markets, wineries, garden centers and U-pick locations all face strong competition from larger operations, but they have a big advantage by providing some of the freshest fruits and vegetables...
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) Young Agricultural Professionals program is accepting entries for the 2012 Discussion Meet contest. Entry forms are due June 29.The Discussion Meet contest is an exercise in cooperative problem solving, designed to give participants experience in leading a group discussion and in chairing a committee. Participants will build basic discussion skills, develop a k...
Looking for employment? Ohio CAT is looking for dedicated employees. They are expanding with approximately 150 new positions in our area. See the attached posters for further information....
The Royer family is featured in this month’s issue of Our Ohio magazine for their commitment and dedication to being a quality local producer. The family produces corn, soybeans, wheat, oats and hay, and raises cattle on their farm in Belle Center. Readers will learn about the family’s achievements and what the hardest chore and biggest challenge is at Royer Farm. Also, learn about their favorit...
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Many times I am asked by members of advisory councils if anyone reads their minutes that they submit to Ohio Farm Bureau. The answer is a resounding “YES”. OFBF staff reads them and records them and then the minutes are returned to the county office where I read them. We gain valuable information from these minutes. So many times I hear that the councils are meeting but fail to turn in their m...
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Enclosed in your newest edition of your Farm Bureau News you will find two decals that we hope you will place on the rear window of your vehicles to show your pride and support of our organization. Your local board members feel it is important to show the community the pride our members have in being part of the largest farm organization in the county and the state. What a better way to show your ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – The exceptional work of county Farm Bureau volunteers was recognized through County Achievement Awards presented during Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) annual meeting, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2 in Columbus. County Farm Bureau programming in the areas of Communications, Food and Animal Issues, Organization and Public Policy were judged by county Farm Bureau member-voluntee...
Shelby Brammell of Kenton has been named the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) 2011 Discussion Meet. The annual contest tests young professionals’ subject knowledge, problem solving abilities and personal and small group communications skills.Brammell was announced the winner during the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 in Columbus. She receives an expense paid trip to r...