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Board Trustee Jon Hensler awarding Hannah Thompson with the Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau $500 Scholarship

Scholarship Winner Announced

Published May. 29, 2013

President Shane Meldick, along with the board of trustees would like to announce the winner of the 2013 Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau $500 scholarship.  This scholarship was open to any graduating senior in Jackson or Vinton Counties.  Special consideration was taken for any student going into an agriculture focused line of study. This year Hannah Thompson from Vinton County High School was the winne...

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Vinton County Commissioners

Commissioners Declare March 17-23 National Ag Week

Published Apr. 11, 2013

Recently the Vinton County Commissiners signed a proclamation declaring March 17-23 as National Ag Week.  The Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau Board Members presented each commissioner with a basket filled with locally grown and made items....

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Jackson County Sheriff Tedd Frazier speaking to workers compensation safety meeting

Worker's Compensation Safety Meeting Held

Published Apr. 11, 2013

Recently the Athens, Gallia, Jackson-Vinton, Lawrence, Pike & Scioto County Farm Bureaus hosted a worker's compensation safety meeting for members enrolled in Comp Management.  At this meeting Jackson County Sheriff Tedd Frazier spoke to the crowd about metal theft and how the Jackson County Sheriff's Department is trying to control it.  Jackson County Auditor Clyde Holdren spoke about CAUV an...

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Nationwide Agent Virgil Hamilton along with Lee Hamilton, and Julie Tripp absent from photo is Michaelann Martin

Nationwide is on your side

Published Apr. 11, 2013

When choosing an insurance company, many people look for a company that they can trust.  Well that is just what you will find when you choose Virgil Hamilton Nationwide Insurance.  Virgil and his caring staff are there to care for all of your insurance needs, from getting a quote or filing a claim, they will be there will you every step of the way!  For a quote give them a call today at 740-286-28...

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Worker's Compensation Safety Meeting Set

Published Mar. 21, 2013

The Athens, Gallia, Jackson-Vinton,Lawrence,Pike,and Scioto County Farm Buerau will be holding a worker's compensation safty meeting.   When:March 27, 2013   Where:      OSU Extension Office, Jackson   Speakers: Jackson County Sheriff, Tedd Frazier,Jackson County Auditor Clyde Holdren,Representative Frank Kohstall,NW    Ohio Regional Rep for the Ohio's Treasurers Office    If you participate in th...

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Conversation with EASE Training

Published Mar. 21, 2013

The Athens, Gallia, Jackson-Vinton,Lawrence, Pike, and Scioto County Farm Bureaus cordially invites you to attend its upcoming Conversation with EASE training program, which will be Held on April 23, 2013, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at LaRosa's Pizzeria located at 966 East Main Street in Jackson.  The training will a FREE DINNER and should adjourn around 9:30 p.m.  We hope you will be able to attend o...

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Commissioners Declare March 17-23 National Ag Week

Published Mar. 21, 2013

Recently the Jackson County Commissiners signed a proclamation declaring March 17-23 as National Ag Week.  The Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau Board Members presented each commissioner with a basket filled with locally grown and made items.  ...

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2013 Scholarship Application Available

Published Mar. 4, 2013

The 2013 Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications are now available to any high school senior from any Jackson or Vinton County Local School. The applications are available on-line, or available at the Farm Bureau office,231 Broadway Street, Jackson.  For more information please call the Farm bureau office at 740-286-4598....

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Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau Member Brock Wolford,OSU President Gordon Gee, and Oak Hill FFA Student Mikka French

Ag Day at the Capital

Published Feb. 20, 2013

Two young people from Jackson County had the chance to participate at Ag Day at the Capital in Columbus.  They spoke with State Representatives, and legislators.  They also had the honor to meet Ohio State University President Gordon Gee, and State Representative Ryan Smith.  This was a great learning experience for these young people to learn about what issues are happening in Jackson and Vinton ...

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Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau President Shane Meldick

Meet your County Board President Shane Meldick

Published Feb. 20, 2013

About his family: Shane and his wife Melody have seven children, ages 22 to 6. About their farm: They have a seventh generation, 1,300-acre farm in Jackson County with three generations currently living there. They raise cattle, and Shane hauls grain and forest products and liquid/dry fertilizer for custom application. Interesting tidbit: Shane’s brother lives in the original farmhouse that was bu...

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County Information

Organization Director:
Kim Harless

Mailing Address:
231 Broadway Street
Jackson, OH 45640

Phone:
740-286-4598

Fax:
740-286-8372

Email:
jackson@ofbf.org

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dues:
$60 per year for a family membership

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