Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18-35 are invited to experience Washington, D.C. during the Ag focused Leadership Conference. The conference is scheduled for Sept. 14 to16, 2011. Discover how D.C. works behind the scenes, visit American Farm Bureau staff, visit the Embassy and explore world views of agriculture, share thoughts and issues with members of Congress, tour D.C. at night, etc. ...
Preble County Farm Bureau hosted a "Farmers Feed Our Needs" event on Friday, April 15, 2011. Volunteers invited cutomers at the Kroger grocery store in Eaton, Ohio to donate non-perishables to local food pantries. The event consisted of a food drive for local food pantries at Concord United Church of Christ and Ware's Chapel United Methodist Church, which is Monroe Twp food pantry. Anyone who dona...
Join Preble County Farm Bureau in a five part series teaching you how to stretch your budget in the areas of gardening, canning & freezing, backyard agriculture, sewing and entertaining for large groups. Cost: $5 per day for Farm Bureau Members or $15 for all five days $10 per day for Non-members or $25 for all five days All reservations can be made by calling the Farm Bureau office @ 937-456...
We will again be sponsoring the Grow it Make it Know it series this year. Getting back to the basics of gardening & landscaping, canning, fibers & sewing and holiday entertaining for large groups. Join Preble County Farm Bureau in a four-part series teaching you how to stretch your budget by learning tips and new skills. Gardening 101 - March 2011 Canning & Preserving 101 - May 2011 Se...
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ag Professional Leadership Conference will be held March 11-12, 2011 in Columbus. The conference will have scheduled workshops and speakers to help young farmers and their families make the most of their farm operations. Married couples and singles between the ages of 18-35 are invited to attend. If one of the spouses is over the age of 35 you are still eligible. Pl...
Young Farmer and Family Night at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Ind. Join us for a night of snow tubing fun Saturday, Feb.26, 2011. Meet at the Lodge for Pizza and drinks at 7 p.m. Dinner and a three-hour tubing pass: Cost: $13/person due at time of registration Each person will be required to sign a waiver to go tubing. You can print the waiver by clicking on link (above) or pick one up in...
We are pleased to welcome three new board trustees who were appointed at the Board Christmas Dinner in December. David Bowman of Somerville, Brad Guckian of Camden and Jenny Campbell-Roux of Lewisburg will start their roles officially in January 2011. We are still looking for a few great volunteers to serve on the board and on the Action Teams. If you are interested in supporting agriculture in Pr...
Join us for a meeting with your Senators and State Representatives Feb. 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the Bob Evans in Greenville on Wagner Ave. The meeting will focus on agricultural issues within Darke, Miami, Mercer and Preble counties. Our elected officials will be giving an update on what is happening in agriculture at the state level. If you would like to join us for this Dutch treat breakfast please c...
Preble County Farm Bureau will be kicking off the new membership campaign Jan. 18, 2011. We encourage anyone interested in helping us build our membership to attend this meeting. Dinner will be provided by Carmela's. The evening will include 2011 Membership Plan and Goals along with the State award program. Come join us for games, free dinner and steps on how you can help in working toward meeting...
We will hold a Workers' Compensation Seminar Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 9 a.m. This is an opportunity for any Farm Bureau member participating in the Workers' Comp Group Rating Program to fulfill his or her safety meeting requirements for Comp Management. The seminar will be held in the meeting room at Harvest Land in Eaton located at 200 W. Mofort St., Eaton. RSVP by March 11. Please call the Pre...