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Ross County Farm Bureau is planning an event for this summer. On July 22 we will be hosting a Progressive Farm Dinner. We will be having a four-course meal while traveling to four different farms around Ross County. The goal is to have fresh, local food at every farm for every course. We want to make this a fun family event that will provide a community atmosphere as well as an educational piece a...
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Ross County Farm Bureau is hosting an Oil and Gas Leasing Meeting. The briefing will be held at the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center May 8th at 7 p.m. The program will be facilitated by Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Energy Services, Dale Arnold. During the course of this meeting, Arnold will discuss current energy trends, new drilling technology, remediation standards, general payment pro...
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The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) Young Ag Professionals program is now accepting applications for its advisory team. The advisory team suggests, develops and conducts activities that provide opportunities for young couples and singles age 35 and younger to become involved in Ohio Farm Bureau. The advisory team also recruits young farmers to participate in Farm Bureau activities.An applicat...
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Adam Garman recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) AgriPOWER Institute. The intensive, yearlong leadership training program was launched in 2008 to help farmers and agricultural professionals gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses. Garman, a Ross County Farm Bureau member, works with his family as the third generation in their agribusiness, Garm...
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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...
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The Ohio Farm Bureau and Nationwide Insurance have a family like relationship. Since OFBF started Nationwide, they have always stood by Farm Bureau and supported our members. One of the many things they help us with is informing our members on important features of being a policy holder and helping members to plan their future. Thursday, March 15, Ross County Farm Bureau teamed up with Joel Gerber...
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Hundreds lined up in Chillicothe for a taste of one of the cheapest meals in town. For $1, you could get a full plate at the Ross County Farm Bureau’s annual Farmers Care Breakfast Wednesday evening, March 14, your Ross County Farm Bureau volunteers came to set up for the next day. Then they started at 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning to make breakfast for the community. As publicized, opening was at 7...
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You are invited to attend a special meeting concerning the issue of a pipeline coming to Pickaway County. This meeting is open to the public and will feature Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director for Energy Services, Dale Arnold. There is yet another pipeline planning to come through our area. The Westfall Elementary School is the intended location of this pipeline. Come join us, listen to Dale and ask any ...
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If you want a say in what happens to your farm or ranch, you need a plan.It’s your land and you should decide who inherits it. But if you want to ensure your wishes are carried out after you’re gone, then you need a transition plan. It ensures your wishes are honored and minimizes legal difficulties and confusion for your family as your operation transitions to the next generation. So, join us for...
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The Pickaway and Ross County Farm Bureaus would like to invite local farmers, livestock haulers, veterinarians and the public to attend a meeting on the new Livestock Standards March 22 at 7p.m. at the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technical Center. The speaker for the night will be Dr. Leah Dorman, DVM, Director of Food Programs at Ohio Farm Bureau. She will provide an update of the state’s new live...