Never before in the history of agriculture has there been the urgency there is today for leaders and advocates for agriculture. With that in mind, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) launched an elite program designed specifically for farmers and agribusiness professionals: AgriPOWER. This yearlong program focuses on public policy issues confronting agriculture and the food industry such as animal ...
Huron County Farm Bureau President Elaine Conger was one of more than 60 county Farm Bureau presidents who attended the 66th Annual County President's Trip to Washington, D.C. that was held March 5-7, 2012. During the trip the county presidents visited the Mexico and South Korea Embassies and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman addressed the volunteer leade...
The Huron County Farm Bureau has been working to allow farm machinery on the U.S. Route 20 Bypass for 14 years. On Thursday, March 15, 2012 there will be a public meeting held in the Norwalk High School cafeteria from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. where exhibits will be on display offering different options regarding this issue from the Ohio Department of Transportation. All are welcome to attend this meeting...
Huron County Farm Bureau in conjunction with Trent Nationwide Insurance Group will be holding a 'Land as Your Legacy' educational seminar Thursday, March 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Eagles Club, 151 Cline St., Norwalk. The seminar will provide information on the estate and succession planning process for farmers. After putting everything into your farm, if you want a say in what happen...
The Huron County Farm Bureau sponsors agriculture-related grants from $25 to $250 to teachers from any grade level in a Huron County School. The grant must be for the teaching of agriculturally related subjects. Ag-related is defined as having to do with the production of crops and livestock, and the use of those products in our society, management of land and the environment, and agriculture-re...
The Huron County Farm Bureau offers scholarship opportunities for high school seniors as well as a continuing education scholarship for those continuing their college education. The Farm Bureau offers a $500 agricultural related scholarship for graduating seniors who plan to pursue an ag-related field of study and an agricultural related $500 continuing education scholarship for those continuing ...
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On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Huron County Farm Bureau kicked off its 2012 membership campaign by hosting a dinner at North Fairfield United Methodist Church where more than 20 people met to discuss the campaign and goals for the year. Discussion included upcoming campaign check-in dates, county awards and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation awards, distribution of worker folders and what information is included,...
The Huron County Farm Bureau will be hosting its Membership Kick-Off event Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free dinner event at North Fairfield United Methodist Church, 105 W. Main St., North Fairfield where we will kick-off our membership campaign for 2012. There will be a drawing for a $75 gas card. For more information or to RSVP, see the attached flyer or contact t...
Erie and Lorain County Farm Bureaus will be holding separate Oil and Gas Leasing educational seminars in January 2012. Dale Arnold, Director of Energy, Utility & Local Government Policy from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will be speaking at both seminars. All are welcome to attend either of these events. The information is as follows: Lorain County will hold its seminar on Monday, January...
Save the date for the 2012 Shearer Equipment John Deere Day at the OARDC Fisher Auditorium and Shisler Conference Center in Wooster! The 2012 event looks to be bigger and better than ever. Highlights include a health and safety fair complete with various health checks, pesticide recertification classes and safety sessions designed to fulfill the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Comp requirements for Farm ...