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Farm Bureau Member Celebrates 104th Birthday

Published May. 2, 2012

Mahoning Farm Bureau member Earla Smith of North Jackson will be celebrating his 104th birthday May 19. He is a charter member of the Ohio Farm Bureau and Mahoning County Farm Bureau.  He has seen many changes in the agriculture industry through those many years, and now enjoys watching others till the soil. Click on to see a recent photo of him on his International Harvester tractor....

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Oil & Gas Briefings on Easements & Leasing;- June 4, Canfield

Published Apr. 20, 2012

Dale Arnold, director of energy policy, Ohio Farm Bureau, has teamed up with the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Oil & Gas, and Ohio Department of Agriculture to present updated, unbiased and quality information regarding easements and updates on  current gas/oil community concerns. A seminar  in Mahoning County will be held June 4, at 7 p.m. at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7...

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Ohio Grocers Association Winner

Farm Bureau member Henry Nemenz receives Ohio Grocers Association Pinnacle Award

Published Apr. 16, 2012

Mahoning County Farm Bureau member, Henry Nemenz received the 2012 Pinnacle Award from the Ohio Grocers Association.  The award -two given each year- is based on the nominees' operational excellence and involvement in their communities.  Nemenz has stores in three counties in Ohio & Pennsylvania and has helped to raise more that a $1 million for local charities during his career.  Henry contin...

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Spring is Here

Local Greenhouses are Busy

Published Mar. 30, 2012

Local greenhouses have been busy getting vegetable and flowering plants ready for the local gardens and yard enthusiasts.   Check out www.ourohio.org for listings of their opening dates....

Youth Leadership Conference in June

Published Feb. 28, 2012

The Ohio Farm Bureau & FFA are teaming up to offer the "Ohio Leadership Conference" June 22 through 25 at Camp Muskingum, Carrollton, Ohio for high school freshman through seniors. The conference will focus on the development of the individual student who will be challenged to push his or her limits in leadership skills.  The conference is for Farm Bureau members or FFA members only.  The cost...

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Agriculture Issues Discussed with Ohio Legislator

Published Feb. 21, 2012

Ohio Farm Bureau State Trustee, Frank Burkett III, joined Mahoning County Farm Bureau representatives Marjorie Yerman, Katie Houk and Dave Kenreich to discuss 2012 Priority Issues of Importance to the agricultural industry with State Representative Ron Gerberry....

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State Senator Joe Schiavoni

Senator Schiavoni Checks Out the Buying Local List

Published Dec. 22, 2011

Senator Joe Schiavoni chats with Farm Bureau members about the abundance of locally grown and produced agriculture food products and services of Mahoning County.  Check out www.ourohio.org for the listing of products available throughout the state....

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OFBF Uses Youngstown Company's Technology

Published Dec. 22, 2011

The Ohio Farm Bureau used the Turning Technologies tool for voting on national and state policy issues at its recent annual meeting.  Mahoning County Farm Bureua is proud of Mahoning County's Youngstown Incubator which makes it possible for companies to get a start and eventually reach great expansion possibilities....

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Delegates to OFBF Annual Meeting

Published Dec. 22, 2011

Mahoning Farm Bureau was represented by County President Dave Kenreich, Dave Hively, Kathy and Doug Martig and Barbara Biery. They reviewed national and local policy issues which will impact the agricultural community and will be actively working to help make political representatives aware of member concerns.  Pictured is delegate Doug Martig explaining details of an issue during discussion....

Misty Maple Farm receives Best of Show International Award

Published Nov. 21, 2011

Dave & Nancy Hively's Misty Maple Farm received "Best of Show" for their delicious maple syrup at the annual meeting of the North American Maple Syrup Institute. ...

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County Information

Organization Director:
Pearle Burlingame

Mailing Address:
364 Lisbon St., P.O. Box 369
Canfield, OH 44406

Phone:
330-533-5553

Fax:
330-533-0002

Email:
mahoning@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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